About a year ago I watched an excellent tutorial about putting together a yahoo store. I really wanted to step into the E-commerce marketplace and start selling some goods online. I decided to go with Yahoo because they have a very good reputation and take a lot of the headache of research away from the store building process. For example, buying a shopping cart, programming that cart and then trying to figure out most of their complexities is not an issue with the yahoo s…
The Ins And Outs Of Importing: What You Need To Know To Begin
Importing can provide your e-business with cutting-edge products at rock-bottom prices. But its a very complicated process, and not one you want to go through alone. Customs brokers and freight forwarders are your gateway into the world of international trade, explains Custom House Broker Don Hoffman, of http://EveryOnlineShoeStore.com. For commercial shipments, youre legally required to utilize the services of a licensed broker. Theyre the experts in getting the docume…
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.
Importing Basics – What You Need To Know To Get Started
Youre Already Importing Why Not Get the Benefits?
How To Break Into Importing: An Easy Entry For Beginners
In spite of its tremendous profit potential, many online retailers shy away from importing inventory. You may have ruled out this product sourcing method as overly complicated or problematic. But by writing it off all together, you miss out on some amazing deals and innovative products that you wont find any other way.
Far From Home: 4 Keys To Successful Importing
As your eBiz grows, and housing large stores of inventory becomes feasible, importing becomes a cost-effective way to source products. If you purchase in large volumes, the incredible deals you can find by purchasing directly from overseas manufacturers may outweigh the costs and complications involved. The key to importing profitably is to do your homework:
Buy It Local Or Import It?
I was forced to stop everything one day and sit down to look at a part that goes onto one of my products. The part turned out to be defective in it’s design, which meant I had to stop selling the product and start figuring out what to do. I had to make some hard decisions at this point because the part was made overseas and the quality was starting to become a problem. This does not mean that all parts made overseas have quality issues; it was just the case in this particu…
Top 7 Ways To Profit From Foreign Trade
Here are seven excellent ways to earn income from international trade.
1. Importing: Retail store owners can find additional products to sell from foreign manufacturers, distributors, and other suppliers. You may even decide to go exclusively into the import business and become a wholesale distributor.
2. Exporting: Manufacturers can find new customers for their products in foreign countries. You could also become an Export Management Agent. Arrange for other domestic c…