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I just want to say a HUGE thanks for checking out my blog and I would like to welcome you on your journey on becoming an importer. It makes NO difference if you’re new to importing (and know NOTHING about the importing process) or an expert ( MR/MISS know-it-all) and looking for some extra advice on dealing with a particular issue/problem you’re facing. I cater for all tastes and experiences! I give out heaps of free training on different levels of importing.

My aim is to help as many Australians as I can become professional importers without the hassle or headache, and that means YOU. I want to help you import YOUR product fast and efficiently.  [...]

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The time when only big players could make it on the global market has passed. Small businesses can also make it nowadays, and there are many tools and resources they can use to get started in the international trading world.

Use the internet to find out information about suppliers and manufacturers, but be careful how you choose your information. The internet can be of tremendous help when it comes to importing or exporting. You can find lists of suppliers, plenty of information about foreign markets, everything you need to know about regulations, taxes and paperwork. But the internet can also get you into trouble. In order to avoid scams and false information, double and triple check everything. The internet is a good starting point, but also make sure to verify the facts. Contact trading authorities to check if you have the correct information on regulations. Also, contact the suppliers you choose by email, phone and fax, to make sure that all the information they provide is correct.  [...]

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Importing from China might seem complicated in the beginning, but it’s actually not that difficult once you get the hang of it. Importing from China can bring a lot of advantages to your business if you know a few tips and tricks to avoid problems.

Finding a supplier in China is quite easy due to the Internet. Make a list of products you want to import and use search engines to find suppliers in China for those products. Besides search engines, there are also business directories where suppliers are listed in categories.

Find a few suppliers that meet your needs and contact them by email or phone to inform them about your business and about the products you’d like to purchase. Do a bit of research on the suppliers you want to work with. It’s important to know if they’ve been in business for a long time or if they’re new. It’s better to go with well established suppliers, in order to avoid scams. Try to find out if they participate in trade shows and also the names of the companies that also work with them. The research might take some time, but you want to make sure that you’re dealing with a reliable supplier.  [...]

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When your business is in its beginnings, you usually don’t have a lot of money at hand to invest, so you want to make sure that you’re doing the right choices. Though getting into the import/export business is risky, it can also bring you a lot of profits. And the good news is that you can reduce the risks you are taking by properly researching your steps and by not being afraid to learn.

Every serious business needs an office, a telephone, fax, physical address, company bank account, and so on. Consider starting a home-based import/export business. Having your office at home had greatly reduce costs and keep the money for investing in products. Provided that you have enough space to have a home office, it can be a great way to get you started, with minimal risks. After a while, if your business grows, you can rent a space for your company’s offices.  [...]

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