If you aren't careful when you choose a free dropship supplier, you could work from dawn until dusk and never really make much money. So, before you decide which free dropship supplier is best for you, ask these seven questions!

** What shipping methods are used and what is the average delivery time? **

Regardless of whether the supplier is based in the US or China, be sure that they use a reputable, reliable shipping service with tracking. Also, ascertain that the products are delivered to your customers in a reasonable length of time.

Remember: YOU are the one in the hot seat if there is a problem or delay in delivery!

Customers won't be looking to your supplier for answers; they'll be looking to you.

** Does the supplier practice adequate quality control? **

Always inquire about quality control. A reputable supplier will practice double quality control with products inspected at the factory where they are manufactured, and then again when they reach the supplier's warehouse.

If the supplier doesn't do this---watch out! You are the one who will be held responsible by your buyers for faulty or shoddy products, so you must be able to depend on your supplier to keep a tight rein on quality control.

** Does the supplier allow you use of their promotional material for products? **

A good supplier will allow you to use their images and product descriptions, as well as any other relevant text and information about the products.

Otherwise, you would have to purchase at least one of every item you sold to take photos and write a description. This defeats the purpose of dropshipping, doesn't it?

** How does the supplier handle refunds and customer complaints? **

A reputable dropshipper will stand behind their merchandise with a decent warranty.

If they don't, you should ask yourself why not.

If they aren't willing to offer a guarantee, this should be a red flag because it means that the products are not up to par, and the supplier knows it.

** What kind of customer service does the supplier provide? **

Any business is only as good as its customer service, and a dropship supplier is no exception to that rule. Instead of asking about it, do a test run! Send an email or call the company with a question or concern and see for yourself how promptly and efficiently it is handled.

** Does the supplier update catalog information regularly? **

A supplier should update inventory and catalog information on a regular basis, and will notify you if a product is low in stock. If they don't, you'll be the one with irate customers when their item is backordered!

** What is the supplier's marketing policy? **

Many of the better suppliers offer an affiliate marketing program that you can join.

This is a way for you to make some extra profit by referring customers to the supplier!

Ask these 7 questions to find a good dropshipper and your reseller business will turn a profit for you, instead of them.