Agencies and Small Businesses

HOW TO START AN IMPORTING BUSINESS

• Methods in Business Organization
• Is a Proprietorship, Partnership or Corporation best for your Import Business?
• Start-up costs
• Import License
• Your importing Business Name
• Bank Loans

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• How to present your Product Ideas to a foreign manufacturer
• Present New Designs by drawings or prototype?
• Patents
• Select a Manufacturer for your Imports based on quality, price and reputation
• Calculate Total Landed Cost of each Product you intend to import before placing order

PRODUCT SOURCING

• Improve your Importing Product Knowledge by attending foreign and domestic trade shows
• How to reach the Best Foreign Manufacturers
• How to Evaluate Related or Same Products shown by U.S.
• Locating Foreign Trading Companies and Factories in your field of Importing

MARKETING

• Hire “commission only” Sales Representatives
• Showrooms
• Catalogs
• Publicity
• Direct to Customer Import Shipments
• Retailers

“SHOOT FOR THE MOON”

• Search out the Best Product Sources
• Take time for Innovative Product Design and Development
• Research the Best-selling Colors for your Imported Products
• Hire the Best Sales Representatives in your field
• Strive for the Best Catalog and Showrooms