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

How to Get a Resale License (and Actually Use It With Suppliers)

Key takeaways The permit and the certificate are two different documents. Your state issues the permit. You write the certificate yourself and give a copy to every supplier you...

By Simon Slade • July 30, 2026

14 min. read

Best Wholesale Marketplaces and Websites for Retailers and Brands (2026)

Key takeaways Faire is the best overall marketplace for independent retail: buyers get net-60 terms and free opening-order returns, sellers get the largest retailer network (at...

By Simon Slade • July 21, 2026

18 min. read

25 Trending Products to Sell and Dropship in 2026 (Updated Monthly)

Key takeaways Scalp massagers, heatless hair curlers, dog water fountains, magnetic phone chargers, and filtered shower heads lead our June 2026 tracking. All 25 picks below come...

By Simon Slade • July 09, 2026

21 min. read

Best Australian Auction Sites (2026): Fees, Categories & Which to Use

Key takeaways The right auction site depends entirely on what you're after. Grays for range, Pickles and Manheim for cars, ALLBIDS for government and police surplus, Ritchie...

By Simon Slade • July 03, 2026

10 min. read

19 Best Selling Apps to Sell Stuff Online in 2026

Key takeaways Category fit beats platform size. The best app is the one where your item's buyers already hang out, which is why a niche marketplace often nets more than a...

By Simon Slade • July 03, 2026

18 min. read

eCommerce Statistics 2026: Market Size, Buyer Trends, and Seller Benchmarks

All figures verified against the source listed alongside each stat. Where credible sources disagree, we show both numbers and explain why. See the methodology section for our source...

By Simon Slade • May 22, 2026

20 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