buying wholesale

can you make a profit from buying single items from wholesalers and if so what is a good company

I am trying to start my home base business and I want to know can I buy a small amount or do I have to buy large amout in bulk. please let me no whare I can find some wholesalers si I can stock somethings in my shopp. please e-mail me at Link hidden: Login to view or call me at 653-4091 or 252-531-1927 my name is mary phillips (owner)