Sourcing your products from the China wholesale markets means margins you can’t find elsewhere, margins which will skyrocket your profits and allow you to dominate your market.
China has been described as the world’s factory.
It might well be re-named China Wholesale Inc.
The phenomenal economic growth in China, typified by the rise of Shanghai – now the world’s biggest city, in the world’s biggest country – will have an ever-increasing effect on world trade, and
on the world of re-selling on the Internet.
China manufactures for the world, and anyone looking to source products just has to start their search in the China wholesale markets. And that means me, and probably you as well.
Many US re-sellers are still convinced that the way to a quick fortune is to go to China, find the guy who makes shoes for Gucci or handbags for Prada, and persuade him to run off an extra few
hundred.
A less-reputable China wholesale manufacturer might do this, but the product will not bear the coveted label. You might manage to import the goods into the US, but no way can you sell them -
legally – as brand-name products, even if they are made by the same manufacturer as the genuine product.
Beware the so-called “grey market”. The Brand name companies are becoming ever-more aggressive in pursuing through the courts anyone infringing their copyright.
In most manufacturing sectors, China is a volume producer, which means that you will always be facing high minimum order quantities, typically thousands of units, which make it seem a
no-go area for the solitary trader of modest means. But there is a solution to this problem, as you will see later.
China already has a good reputation for quality clothing, shoes, and basic commodities, but increasingly China wholesalers are turning to high-technology products.
The good news is that the China wholesale manufacturers and the agents are very clued-up on the US market, and very quick to respond to requests for sample products and price and delivery
quotations. The really good news is that there is usually an unbelievably margin, so if you have the bankroll and the expertise you could really make a lot of money at this.
So what about a plan of action?
If the China wholesale market excites you, you really can’t do without the services of a local China-based agent.
He is the guy who has personal contact with all the manufacturers and factory owners. He knows the China wholesale world intimately – he knows the best sources for all the products. He acts as the middleman and effectively as the purse-holder, and you will need such an expert to guide you through the minefield that is the Chinese-US tax issue.
He will ensure that the product gets shipped on time, and most importantly can check on the quality of the product before it is shipped.
These Chinese export agents are monitored and encouraged financially by their Government to promote China wholesale business overseas, so you should be able to find a reputable one without any problem.
The bottom line is – if you’re serious about sourcing goods from China in volume, then you really can’t do the business without a good China-based agent.
You just have to invest the time to go over to China, ideally when one of the big trade fairs or conventions are taking place. (You can easily find this information on your favorite Search Engine).
Here you can meet with the agents, who can introduce you to the factory owners, who will invite you to the factory to see the product being made, and will probably give you an on-the-spot quotation.
You will find, as I did, that much business in China is still conducted on a personal-relationship basis, so if you don’t make the personal contacts and establish and cultivate relationships in the China wholesale world, then you probably won’t thrive in China.
If you simply haven’t got the time or resources to establish personal contacts in China, then you could look for a good US based Chinese agent or broker – ideally one based in your own city or State.(Again, you can find one using the Search Engines).
You may be lucky and find one who has good contacts in China, and he can guide you through much of the bureaucracy involved in importing from a China wholesaler.
Find out who he has represented before, and be sure to contact this person or business to check out your agent or broker.
There is an excellent resource on the internet with a lot of expertise in sourcing China wholesale products. This is the website at www.alibaba.com, which offers excellent advice, and can immediately supply details of Chinese manufacturers for your chosen product.
So there are 3 levels at which you can get involved with the China wholesale markets – the 3 paths to enlightenment and profit as we might call them.
At the bottom level,if you just want to get a feel for what is available, then spend some time on research at www.Alibaba.com – a great resource which can show you the incredible range of products available, and which can put you in contact with agents or manufacturers in the China wholesale business.
At a slightly more ambitious level, if you are committed to doing business long-term, then you could look for a reliable US-based Chinese agent or broker, who for a fee or commission will ease your way into the often-baffling world of importing goods from China.
And the serious marketers will jump in at the top level, and get themselves over to China, the sooner the better, in order to establish those long-term relationships with those active in the China wholesale world.
Relationships which will reap rich rewards for years to come.
If you aren’t big enough or confident enough to face this on your own, then find a few other re-sellers in the same market – or related market – as yourself, and pool your time and resources.
Whatever it takes, get into this lucrative market place – the potential profits are HUGE !
China and its manufacturers will have an enormous impact on the Internet re-selling world over the next 5 years.
It is already starting to happen, and the time to get involved is now.
The guy who sources the product at the lowest price is the guy who wins, particularly on the Internet.
And that lowest price will almost certainly be provided by a Chinese manufacturer.
If you’re still not persuaded to check out the fabulous opportunities in the China wholesale markets, then you should certainly have a look at the best resource on the internet for sourcing products for reselling – just go to http://www.wholesale-dropship-researchproduct.com/wholesaleinfo.html
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Mystery Shopping for Fun and Profit J. Stephen PopeHow would you like to get paid to go shopping? That’s
right! Get paid to shop for clothes, eat in restaurants,
watch movies, play golf, travel, and so on.
You can have your cake and eat it too! Enjoy the best of
both worlds. Make money and have fun at the same time as
a mystery shopper.
What is a Mystery Shopper?
Sometimes known as a secret shopper, a mystery shopper
looks like any other customer but is working undercover
to perform market research or other tests on business
establishments.
For example, a mystery shopper may check on the quality
of service and products at a particular fast food outlet.
Were the staff friendly, courteous and helpful? Were the
washrooms clean? Was the food hot and tasty? Did the staff
attempt to upsell? Was the order filled accurately and
quickly?
Why the Need for Mystery Shoppers?
Companies are concerned about the quality of your
shopping experience. If there is a problem, they
would like to know about it so that they can take
corrective action and keep you as a customer.
For this reason, businesses hire mystery shoppers
to check on their locations and report the results.
As well, comparison shopping can reveal pricing and
service differences of the competition.
Mystery shoppers sometimes uncover safety or security
concerns and other helpful information.
How To Make Money as a Mystery Shopper
You can make money as a freelance mystery shopper.
Contact market research companies and other businesses
to obtain clients.
As an independent contractor, you will invoice clients
your fees for services rendered. As well, you will
be reimbursed for any direct expenses incurred (such
as the cost of store purchases).
It is also possible to run your own market research
company and subcontract out the work. You would
need to get business clients who are willing to pay
for these secret shopping assignments. Then, find
suitable people who are willing to perform those
assignments for you.
Variety is the Spice of Mystery Shopping
Your assignments as a mystery shopper can be varied
and interesting.
One time you may eat in a fast food restaurant. Another
time you may be asked to see how long it takes to get
service from a company by telephone.
Perhaps you may be asked to shop at a website to
check out its user friendliness. Still another
assignment may require you to rate the helpfulness
of store staff.
So, if you would like to have fun while making money,
consider becoming a mystery shopper.
J. Stephen Pope, President of Pope Consulting Inc.,
has been helping clients to earn maximum business profits
for over twenty-five years.
To learn more about mystery shopping, visit
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About the author:
J. Stephen Pope, President of Pope Consulting Inc.,
has been helping clients to earn maximum business profits
for over twenty-five years.
To learn more about mystery shopping, visit
http://www.yenommarketinginc.com/mystery-shopper.html
For profitable Work at Home Small Business Ideas, visit
http://www.yenommarketinginc.com/
MLM Training- The One Secret to Building a Massive Wealth Structure in MLMDoug FirebaughCopyright 2005 Doug Firebaugh
The One Secret to Building a Massive Wealth Structure in MLM
The Ultimate Business Building Goal in MLM.
In this MLM training article, we need to cover one other thing:
What your Network Marketing Business Building goal really should be. It may be different than you need, and perceive. It shows you the secret to long lasting wealth in MLM.
Some people say that you should build a monster downline, and recruit like crazy. That can be done, and should be, but in reality for most people, there is a goal or focus that should always be at the back of your mind as you are building your business: This should be first and foremaot your goal for Success:
Building a Re-Order Business in MLM.
You can make money and even create wealth with your company, by building an ongoing, monthly Re-Order Business with your organization of customers and distributors. This should be easy, as the quality of your products and services are so extraordinary that once people start using them, there is a definite possibility they will be on them every month for the rest of their life!
Would you ever be without your MLM Products and services?
Understand this:
If nothing is being sold, nothing is happening in your Network Marketing business.
READ THAT AGAIN!
If nothing is being sold, nothing is happening in your Network Marketing business.
Its ALL about Customers Consuming/Using the Products and Services! Then finding people who will help you share them with others to build a customer base.
Whether it is your friends, family, or new people you meet, your mlm success will be determined FIRST and FOREMOST by people consuming these incredible products month in and month out. Yes, you must recruit, but all wealth in network marketing is based on product usage and consumption consistency. Recruiting volume is a one time hit. Consumption continues monthly.
The most common reason that people will become an mlm distributor is the positive experience of taking/using the products and services, which compels them to share them with people they care about. You MUST recruit, to build an organization, but your best recruits will usually come from your satisfied customers.
Be careful not to let someone R-O-B your dreams and business, by telling you it is Not about a Re-Order Business! Your company exists because of the products, and the opportunity of building an army of consumers, which then could end up developing a battalion of Network marketing distributors!
Yes, there will always be people who want to jump into business building by recruiting immediately. GO FOR IT! But even your recruiting should revolve around the products!
Understand that the long-term volume that will create the paycheck you seek, still will be determined by how many customers and distributors are consuming the products on a monthly basis.
A picture of your business should end up looking like this:
1) You have built an army of Consumers.
2) And from that, comes a Battalion of Distributors.
3) And from that comes a Team of Leaders.
Understand that the measure of an MLM Leader is NOT the money made in Network Marketing. The measure of a Leader is not in the wealth that he/she has amassed. The measure of a True Leader is how many other Leaders they have developed and built in their group, as well as how many distributors they have helped, inspired, and led into a more successful life.
The fruit of that Leadership is financial blessings, not only for the Leader, but the leaders they have built. Its ALL ABOUT PEOPLE!
The Power of MLM and Change.
How would you life change if you knew that you helped a single mom double her income and that gave her the ability to improve her childrens lives?
How would your life be impacted by knowing that you had a part in helping a struggling family get back on track financially, and their kids could now afford to go to college?
What would it mean to you if your company not only more than met your familys financial needs, but you had enough left over that you could help others in need?
That is the POWER in this incredible industry. To change lives, not only from the extraordinary products you have, but also from the Power found in you and your own mlm organization!
And along with all that, your organization can generate a long-term income that will give you the lifestyle, fulfillment, and security that your dreams are made of!
And you start building that Armywith the first friend that you share the products with in MLM and Network Marketing!
Blessings…Doug Firebaugh
About the author:
Doug Firebaugh is one of the top MLM Network Marketing Trainers in the world. Over a million people a month read his training ezine. He spent the last 7 years traveling the world speaking and training on Success.
