Sourcing products for your business that your customer will want to buy at a price that allows you to make a profit takes time and effort. It involves research, finding suppliers, building relationships, quality testing, pricing, and, most importantly of all, decision making.

If your product sourcing strategy involves buying products from suppliers overseas, you will be looking for reputable suppliers with quality goods and reliable order fulfilment processes. There are several methods for finding products and suppliers, including online and in person options as well as seeking professional assistance from a product sourcing company. The method you choose may vary for different products, depending on the time and resources you have available.

Once you have selected your product and found one or more suppliers, you may want to negotiate price, ask for changes to the product or packaging, or order samples so that you can check the quality before you buy. You may prefer to deal directly with the manufacturer or work through a trading agent or wholesaler. You may want your supplier to handle shipping the goods to Australia or you may prefer to engage a freight forwarder to collect the goods from the supplier.

If you would like assistance with your product sourcing, Graham can help you navigate the options available to you or find the products for you. Contact him today to discuss your product sourcing needs or complete the three-step form below and he will get in touch with you. The three steps are: provide your personal details, provide your company details, and provide any additional information about your request.

If you would like assistance with importing your products to Australia, Graham offers an importing assistance service. You will find the details here.