It’s trade show season and some of you may have went to the Canton Fair or one of the trade shows in Hong Kong. So you met up with potential suppliers for your product at the fair but now what? Did you know that many online sellers go to trade shows and meet a supplier that they … Continue reading “Went to the Canton Fair? How to follow up with suppliers AFTER the trade show so you don’t waste your trip”
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How to attend a trade show like a pro: Finding the right suppliers, Asking the right questions, and Getting the right Product
We are officially in the middle of trade show season. Whether you are attending the Canton Fair or smaller regional trade shows, here is how to attend a trade show like a pro to find the right suppliers, ask the right questions, and find the right product at the right price. If you want to cut to the … Continue reading “How to attend a trade show like a pro: Finding the right suppliers, Asking the right questions, and Getting the right Product”
How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba Part THREE: Online, Offline, and Thinking outside the box
So by now, you have validated your product and you’re ready to move on to larger orders. At this phase, the right suppliers can found online, offline, and what I like to call “thinking outside the box.” Let’s take a closer look. By the way this post is part of a series called: “How to find suppliers beyond … Continue reading “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba Part THREE: Online, Offline, and Thinking outside the box”
How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? PART TWO: Online Sourcing for Small Volume Orders
This post is a part of a series on “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba”. (Part 1) Before we dive into online sourcing, first you need to identify what type of supplier you’re looking for. It’s like in dating – a gold digger (big supplier) isn’t gonna waste her time going out with a bootstrapped entrepreneur (testing … Continue reading “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? PART TWO: Online Sourcing for Small Volume Orders”
How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? Part One: “Yellow Pages”
Think of Alibaba as the “Yellow Pages” When you think of sourcing from China what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Hopping on a plane and flying to Guangzhou to find a factory? No, you go on Alibaba! But can you really find the right supplier for you on Alibaba without getting scammed? Or getting … Continue reading “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? Part One: “Yellow Pages””