How do I find the products and manufacturers?

There are several ways to find the product you need. Depends on your situation, you can use some or all of the following methods:

1. Sourcing Agents: These are people with lots of oversea connections who can help you find the product and manufacturers you need. A finder's fee or profit sharing might be required.

2. Oversea Friends and Family: If you have friends and family oversea, a phone call or email to them might get you the product and maker you want. Even though the internet is amazing, speaking local languages in the local time zone is always the best.

3. Consulates or Embassies: Many countries have set up offices (Consulates or Embassies) in foreign countries to promote the exporting of their goods. The Consulates will supply you with industry directories and more. Embassies are located in a nation's capital and Consulates in different cities. In many cases, the Embassy web site will contain directories and manufacturer lists, as well as an email link that you can use for sourcing.

4. Another option is to contact the Chamber of Commerce to find a supplier. A Chamber of Commerce is an association of companies that protects and promotes business interests of its members. For a complete list of Chambers of Commerce from various countries check out this page: http://www.worldchambers.com/CCII/index1.htm.

5. Of course, the internet. I am not going to forget why you are here. There are a lot of B2B eMarketplace hosted in different countries focusing in lead exchange. You can post an ad on the web-sites to tell them that you are looking for certain products. Most of these web-site provide free basic membership, and you will be free to browse until you are ready for the transactions.

Resource:

Search for "product sourcing + marketplace portal"

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