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Is it possible to establish a business like a wholesale purchasing agent in China?

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Published 10th June 2011 |
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Hello everyone,

I'm just thinking of starting a kind of business, something like a wholesale purchasing agent in China, i found that there are many companies are not relieved for their first time doing business with Chinese suppliers, but no need to visit China for the order, so are there any possibilities to be as a purchasing representative for them? no extra cost added, all are original costs whatever from suppliers/forwarders etc. just help with doing company inspections,purchasing agreement, products inspections, shipment aranging etc, just make them more securely, and i also think will save cost for them. and just pay a Fixed amount for each bill.

But the big problem is, how does people trust me!!! actually is related with personality. A mere verbal statement is no guarantee.

So i thought up a proposal, we shall free charge for the new customer's first order which is less then 600 USD. i'm only want to establish my reputation.

Do you have any ideas about it?

Best Regards!
Xie
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I'm guessing it's a pretty competitive market, we had another Chinese agent on here a while ago.

It's all about trust and relationships as you say, maybe things like forums are a good way to interact and build a reputation, but offering a no risk first order seems like a good idea.

Steve Richardson
Gaffer of My Local Services
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forum avatarXieJinmei
17th June 2011 6:07 AM
I'm guessing it's a pretty competitive market, we had another Chinese agent on here a while ago.

It's all about trust and relationships as you say, maybe things like forums are a good way to interact and build a reputation, but offering a no risk first order seems like a good idea.

Hello Steve,

You are right, forum really is good way to interact and build a reputation, and more ads everywhere!!! but still a lot of problems, like be professional in more vocation, cause professional makes people to trust you, Steve, how do you establish your first order with your agent?

Best Regards!
Xie

Steve, how do you establish your first order with your agent?

Best Regards!
Xie

Afraid I can't help there, never used an agent or imported anything

Steve Richardson
Gaffer of My Local Services
My Local Services | Me on LinkedIn

forum avatarXieJinmei
20th June 2011 4:39 AM
I'm guessing it's a pretty competitive market, we had another Chinese agent on here a while ago.

It's all about trust and relationships as you say, maybe things like forums are a good way to interact and build a reputation, but offering a no risk first order seems like a good idea.

Oh, I just got wrong about your report, nevermind, actually you already gave me a good help!!! Thank you Steve!

Best Regards!
Xie

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