Made In China: How To Source Products Directly From Asia
Sooner or later, your home retail business will likely reach a point where youll need to buy product directly from the manufacturer in order to get the best price. To go all the way up the supply chain may mean buying directly from Chinese manufacturers.
If youre like most eBiz owners, you may feel very uncertain about the prospect. The idea of trying to locate China suppliers willing to deal in smaller quantities, fly across the world to meet with them, and make buying arrangements with them, probably seems completely overwhelming.
Upcoming Trade Shows
According to Peter Zapf, one of the best ways to locate genuine manufacturers who will work with you is to attend a China trade show. His company is hosting one such show from April 12-15, 2007 in Hong Kongthe Global Sources China Sourcing Fair (http://www.ChinaSourcingFair.com). Explains Zapf, Its an excellent opportunity to meet hundreds of direct manufacturers of consumer electronics, digital entertainment, computers, WiFi and VoIP Products, Security and much more. Global Sources also runs shows in April for Fashion Accessories, Swimwear,...