More and more online sellers are taking advantage of the low overhead costs and high profit margins that importing can yield. If youre interested in introducing importing into your E-Biz product sourcing strategy, international trade fairs can provide you a rich resource for unique new products and quality suppliers.
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One of the best places to attend a trade fair is China, a global go-to country for importing. In addition to offering extremely low manufacturing costs, China is improving in the technological complexity and design of the products it can supply. The advantages to attending a trade show in China are numerous:
1. You have the opportunity to meet overseas manufacturers and suppliers face to face. This is particularly important because business in Asia is very relationship-driven. Talking to suppliers in person does a great service for starting those business relationships out right. It can help both sides feel comfortable working together across the globe much more effectively than an anonymous email.
2. You have the confidence of knowing youre talking to real, legitimate suppliers. Always check a shows web...