Simon Slade, CEO of SaleHoo Group Limited

Simon Slade

CEO of SaleHoo Group Limited

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Simon Slade is CEO and co-founder of SaleHoo, which he started in Christchurch, New Zealand, after years selling on Trade Me and fielding constant questions about where he sourced his stock. SaleHoo gives eCommerce entrepreneurs access to 8,000+ dropship and wholesale suppliers, 2.5 million branded products, an industry-leading market-research tool and 24-hour support. He regularly contributes commentary to Forbes, Fortune and NZ Business.

Latest from Simon Slade

25 Wholesale Designer Handbag Suppliers: Pallets to Italy

Designer handbags are the single most counterfeited product category in eCommerce. Search "wholesale designer handbags" and page one hands you a wall of sites promising Gucci...

By Simon Slade • September 16, 2026

22 min. read

25 Best Wholesale Home Decor Suppliers (2026)

Home decor is one of those categories that looks easy until you try to source it. The margins are good. The photos sell themselves. And then you email fifteen "wholesale home...

By Simon Slade • August 12, 2026

19 min. read

How to sell electronics online: six categories, and only four survive a small seller

Key takeaways Two of the six categories lose a small seller money by design. Smart-home gear and sealed name-brand boxes both hand the failure to a company you have never spoken to,...

By Simon Slade • August 11, 2026

18 min. read

How Much Does Dropshipping Cost in 2026? (Priced Line by Line on One Product)

Key takeaways Launching costs about $40, and it's the least important number here. Shopify's $1 intro month, a domain, a free importing app, two samples. Almost nobody...

By Simon Slade • August 05, 2026

15 min. read

Wedding Products to Sell in 2026: What Works, What Doesn't

The short answer The best wedding niches to sell right now are personalized bridal party gifts, guest-table favors, and reception decor sold in sets. Skip bridal gowns, bridesmaid...

By Simon Slade • August 05, 2026

19 min. read

Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

Hi Guys. Just a very quick blog post to let you know that there was a massive earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand (where SaleHoo's head office is) and the city centre is in a...

By Simon Slade • September 05, 2010

1 min. read