Wholesale 101 a guide to product sourcing for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Learn the Secrets to Succeeding in Global Trade Wholesale 101 provides the tools and insight you need to launch a successful business by combining various platforms—B2B sites, trade shows, trading companies, and others--into a powerful product sourcing strategy. Whether you're looking to drop s...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
McGraw-Hill
[2013]
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627983706719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Acknowledgments
- 1 The Changing World of Product Sourcing
- Evolution of the Sourcing Scene
- Technology and Product Sourcing
- Importance of Research for Sourcing
- The Entrepreneurial Attitude
- Going for It
- Conclusion
- Looking Ahead
- 2 Stepping Out of the Silo
- Using Social Media, News, Events, and Other Resources to Stay on Top of the Sourcing Game
- The Importance of Opening Your View to All Sourcing Resources
- How to Diversify Your Approach to Sourcing
- Conclusion
- Looking Ahead
- 3 Sailing Your Boat in a Flooded Marketplace
- Finding the Right Sourcing Resources for You
- Types of Suppliers
- Domestic versus International: Should You Source Products from Suppliers Overseas?
- Questions That Help You Determine the Right Suppliers for You
- Conclusion
- Looking Ahead
- 4 Sourcing Online: TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com
- Importance of Using Vertical Search Engines for Sourcing
- Benefits of Online Business-to-Business Trade Platforms
- Safety and Business-to-Business Trade Platforms
- Finding the Best Suppliers for You on Online Business-to-Business Platforms
- An In-depth User Exploration of TopTenWholesale.com
- Conclusion
- Looking Ahead
- 5 Trade Shows: Where Do I Go?
- The Value of Finding the Right Show
- How to Find the Right Trade Shows
- Trade Show Recommendations, Innovations, and Technology
- Insider Strategies to Getting the Most Out of the Show
- Conclusion
- Looking Ahead
- 6 Working with Trading Companies, Manufacturers' Reps, and Suppliers That Drop Ship
- Definitions of Trading Companies, Manufacturers' Reps, and Drop Shippers
- Are Trading Companies the Right Option for You?
- Collaborating with Manufacturers' Representatives.
- Understanding the Pros, Cons, and Various Types of Drop Shipping
- Conclusion
- Looking Ahead
- 7 Better Supply-Chain Management through Building and Nurturing Strong Relationships with Suppliers
- Managing Your Supply Chain Effectively
- The Importance of Choosing the Right Partners from the Start
- How to Choose Reliable and Strong Suppliers over "Price Is Right" Suppliers
- Establishing Key Performance Indicators and Benchmarks
- Relationship-Management Guidelines: How to Raise Issues, Know When to Drop Suppliers, and Protect Yourself
- Top 10 Recap: Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Get Past Cultural/Language Barriers
- Conclusion
- Some Parting Words While Looking Ahead
- Appendix A: Resource for Global Trade
- Appendix B: The Jargon behind International Trade
- Index.
