Topic "Business with China" the Internet is gaining momentum! Every day there are many websites, blogs and simply information products dedicated to this topic. Our eastern neighbor has always attracted with its mystery and centuries-old history. Now Chinese business has been added to this list. Just as mysterious. But, like China itself, business with the Celestial Empire is promising, showing constant growth and, which is typical, is striving for Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Why not take advantage of this?
Your favorite project website constantly pleases you with popular business ideas. From various areas of human life and entrepreneurship. Also, we have not bypassed this topic -. In terms of information, it has a scale and breadth, which we share with you when we describe another Chinese business idea.
Therefore, traditionally, in May-June we review the most popular business ideas from China. Sit back and, in express mode, briefly, in 40 minutes, get acquainted with the most wonderful articles on the topic of Chinese business. By the way, if you read all the business ideas carefully, then you will become a real expert in this field. And you can sell your knowledge!
In the first place, as our regular readers already know, is perhaps the most popular series on the Internet about business with China - Ideas for business with China.
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Overview of Chinese online stores, recommendations on where you can safely and quite honestly buy goods from China for resale. Valuable advice - what to buy, and how, and to whom to serve it later. The statistics speak for themselves. With this cycle, literally short term met more than 100 thousand people. And, surprisingly, the material does not lose its relevance. Do not wait, hurry up, as you know - there is nothing more valuable than new knowledge. Especially the free ones.
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Dropshipping from China is one of the popular start-up forms of business with China. Almost all cases and examples of successful “Chinese” business are built on its basis. The essence is simple - we buy goods in China, sell to those who wish - at retail or wholesale.
The scheme can be built in such a way that the intermediary will not have physical contact with the consignment at all. After all, the Internet works wonders. Through it, you can search for both suppliers and buyers. Linking them together. Not forgetting to embed yourself in this chain, as an intermediary. And earn on the simple movement of goods! This business idea goes well with.
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Everything is very simple. List of the most popular product niches, products from which are profitable to sell in Russia and other countries. The list turned out to be very large and voluminous and has not lost its relevance. It remains only to choose a niche in which you are most fully versed and start making money in it. The list is built in such a way that any person, even without expert knowledge, can find information in it.
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A small and easy guide to start your business in China. We reveal the features of this business, the form and principle of organization.
Without this knowledge, your business with China will not be as complete as you would like. By the way, this article tells the whole truth about webinars that promise you Chinese earnings with a margin of up to 500%. We strongly recommend that you study it.
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A separate review of some Chinese goods and a number of profitable niches for small and operational trade. Suitable for beginners who want to learn business with China.
After all, any successful way builds on mistakes and learning from past accomplishments. Without understanding this, it is impossible to build success in the future. This article, like no other, shows this path and ways to achieve results in the future.
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By the way, any Chinese business is built on this principle. What you undoubtedly already learned from the first articles of this TOP.
Fermentation litter allows you to reduce costs and improve the quality of livestock in closed areas. Its advantages sell themselves, you just need to have it in time in full demand. And earn on it!
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High margin goods— the most delicious and sought-after goods for those who do business with China. Everyone who is more or less engaged in such business is engaged in the search for these goods. High-margin goods promise big profits even from the minimum first wholesale lot, and if you import and sell 3-5 lots, there will be enough money for many years to come. This article discusses circuit diagram to the approach of such a product. A must to study.
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Seven business ideas with the Chinese site Alibaba.com. This platform is an intermediary between Chinese businessmen and other entrepreneurs from all over the world. On Alibaba you can find everything in bulk. And what is not there yet, it will definitely appear in the coming days. Seriously! Almost all experienced entrepreneurs who make money on a product have an account on this site.
Therefore, those who dream of starting a business with China in bulk, those who want to find Chinese manufacturers, those who need a production line from Chinese equipment- they will definitely find on Alibaba what they are looking for. An indicator of the popularity of the site is the fact that they opened their representative offices and Russian companies who manufacture goods in China. Therefore, if you still doubted Chinese entrepreneurs, try starting a business with compatriots. And Alibaba, this case will act as an independent guarantor of the transaction.
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Complementing a previous business idea. A little practice on how to buy on Alibaba: searching for a product, choosing a supplier, features of buying and delivering goods to you.
We analyze examples of how to choose the right sellers, what you should pay attention to, how to distinguish scammers (unfortunately, they are also there) from bona fide partners. The instruction is suitable for both small and medium-sized businesses.
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"Small" Chinese goods have always enjoyed well-deserved popularity. It is very cheap, even a huge batch will cost a modest budget. At the same time, it weighs very little and takes up little space.
For example, inflatable products from China, which beat all indicators of popularity on our Internet. Practice shows that even a batch of 10 thousand items can easily fit on an average balcony in 5 boxes. What's it like?
Therefore, the site could not bypass this niche and presents you with a list of 30-cent goods, that is, goods that cost within $0.3, with sales figures. It will help you make up your own mind about what to buy in China, with the subsequent profitable resale at home.
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Nothing extra. Just a list of 10 popular Chinese products. Which sells extremely well in China. And it is bought all over the world.
That is, we have done a great job for you. We studied and selected from a variety of Chinese goods exactly what people need. Believe us, the assortment of goods in China is 10 times more than the inhabitants. And this number is increasing every day. So here you are - a saucer with a blue border. Of course, if you understand what we are talking about.
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Infobusiness is a new word about a long-forgotten old one. This word - education. If you know or become an expert on Chinese business (that is, as we said above, you have studied our material), you can easily teach everyone about business with China. You have everything for this, and what you don’t - you will find a description of this in this business idea.
Bonus idea: earn on cashback from China
This is not even a business idea, but a life hack - how you can make money in China without doing business. It would seem a complicated condition, but the solution is quite compact and interesting.
Each of us, we are sure, have come across purchases on Aliexpress. Now you can earn money on purchases in this online hypermarket. It is enough to open a Tinkoff + Aliexpress credit card. Wow, credit! - you say, and you will be right in part. The interest-free loan term on the card is 55 days, that is, during this period it is necessary to replenish the card for the amount that was spent. But you were going to buy on Ali anyway, right? And the most important thing is that 5% of the purchase price is returned in points and can be spent again on purchases on Ali.
For example, if you buy something for $100, you get back $5. Few? Additionally, we register on the cashback service and get up to 15% of the purchase on top, that is, the same notorious cashback. The total return on a $100 purchase is $15+5. Very profitable.
How to make money on it? Invite all your friends and acquaintances to buy through you, post an ad, offer a discount of 5-10% off the standard price, and then your earnings will be 10% of the turnover, which can amount to several thousand rubles a month. Quite a good increase in salary for simply owning a card and registering on the service. Right?
Conclusion
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Greetings! Chinese goods (cheap and not very) flooded Russian market. Everything is made in China: quadrocopters, gadgets, household appliances, clothes and shoes, green tea and products for cleansing the body, children's toys and stationery. Why not make good money off this idea of “abundance”?
Today I want to talk about what business with China is like. Where to start, what formats are available, what to look for, how and where to look for suppliers.
The business scheme for the resale of Chinese goods comes down to three stages:
- Find a product in China at the lowest possible price.
- Deliver it to Russia.
- Sell with a wrap to Russian buyers.
Why does this scheme work? After all, theoretically, any resident of Russia can order anything they want directly via the Internet and not overpay for the services of an intermediary.
But you, as a domestic seller, will have three "trump cards" at once:
- The wholesale purchase price from a Chinese supplier is always lower than the retail price. Even with your cheat, a vacuum cleaner, coffee equipment or a smartphone case will cost a Russian cheaper than when ordering them on the Alibaba website. In addition, there are not many suppliers in China that actually work with retail.
- The goods ordered from you are already in Russia (the exception is the drop-shopping business model). Delivery of goods will take several days or hours, not a couple of months.
- Buying goods from a compatriot for 90% of Russians is easier than looking for and ordering it on foreign resources. It’s more convenient, more familiar and there is no language barrier. And it’s also easier to return goods from a supplier from Russia.
Advantages of Chinese business
- Cheap goods. Goods from China for Russians are sold by domestic businessmen with a markup from 50% to 1000%. For comparison: work with Russian suppliers brings only 10-30% to the "dealer".
- Limitless range. In China, you can, without exaggeration, find anything you like: from exclusive and exotic to disposable consumer goods.
- High customer orientation of Chinese intermediaries and manufacturers. Competition in China is fierce, and price wars are ongoing. In order to survive, suppliers are forced to meet the needs of each client: make discounts, enable “financial protection” options, agree to the sale of small lots, offer more convenient payment and delivery terms, and much more.
Who is the business for? You must:
- First, warmly relate to the occupation of the “bought-sold” format. Not everyone wants and can earn on a banal resale for their own benefit.
- Secondly, it is easy and quick to find goods that are in demand (moreover, to find them both in Russia and in China).
- Thirdly, be ready to constantly develop: expand the range, promote groups in social networks, perhaps master coaching.
If everything is OK with all three points, we proceed. How to build a business? First, decide on its format.
Choosing a business format
Dropshipping
A dropshipping business can be opened with little or no investment. How to organize? Let's say you were ordered headphones in Russia and paid for them. You submit the application to the supplier in China, who sends the headphones to the buyer. You do not need to spend money and time on the purchase of goods, logistics and storage.
Your task is to attract the buyer and "persuade" him to buy the product from you. No one knows that you are an intermediary and not a final supplier. For attracting customers, the supplier pays the dropshipper a commission (from 30% to 500%).
Joint purchases
The bottom line: several people unite in a group (for example, on a thematic forum) and buy goods from a supplier in small or large wholesale. Joint purchases allow you to seriously save on goods from China. Firstly, at the wholesale price, and secondly, at the delivery. It's no secret that shipping from China is often more expensive than the product itself.
Joint purchases make it possible to sell goods in Russia with a good markup: through social networks, websites or online stores.
Wholesale
Here, too, you are essentially acting as an intermediary between a major Chinese supplier and the final buyer in Russia. But it is not an individual Vasya or Petya who acts as the final buyer, but an entrepreneur. And he will buy goods from you not at retail, but in bulk.
Usually, start-up entrepreneurs in the province work according to this scheme. It is easier for them to buy a consignment of goods from a Russian intermediary (of course, at a good price) than to look for and order the same thing in China.
Online store
This option is for more experienced businessmen. Since starting from scratch in this format will be expensive and difficult. Creating a decent online store requires a significant initial investment. But the potential profitability of such a project is higher than that of the three models that I described above.
IM promotion usually begins with a group on a social network and with the creation of a professional landing page (“landing” page).
An online store is a topic that you can devote a whole post or even a blog to. Now I will not delve into the subject. I can only say that any IM (no matter what exactly it sells) stands on three “pillars”: assortment, prices and service. And the creator of the store will have to constantly work on all three "whales".
Where to look for suppliers?
If you do not plan to purchase large quantities of goods, then you will not need contacts of direct manufacturers or distributors - they work only with wholesalers.
There are three ways to search for suppliers from China:
- Through personal meetings.
- on Chinese marketplaces.
- At exhibitions and presentations.
Personally, I prefer the third option more than others. You do not even need to apply for a visa and travel outside of Russia. Specialized exhibitions are regularly held in all major cities. There you can personally get acquainted with representatives of Chinese business, exchange contacts, discuss conditions and see the goods live. Often at such exhibitions, you can even test the product or take samples home.
Each intermediary has its pros and cons. I will write two words about the features of each.
aliexpress
The strengths of Aliexpress: financial protection of the buyer and the ability to buy goods at retail. The supplier receives the money only after the buyer confirms that everything is ok. At the time of purchase, the customer is assigned a unique tracking code to control the movement of goods. Pleases and a good choice payment methods.
Determining a supplier on Aliexpress is easier than on other sites: the system of statuses and ratings of sellers is well thought out here. You can chat with all of them (online translator to help). The site regularly holds a lot of promotions, sales and discounts.
Minus the intermediary: a constant rise in prices (today Aliexpress is one of the most expensive sites in China). There are a lot of the same type of goods, which complicates the search. And all more items Sold in lots (packs) only.
Alibaba
On Alibaba, any product can be bought 2-3 times cheaper than from other intermediaries. But here everything is sold only by medium and large wholesale (no retail). Well, there are enough scammers on the site - this is a minus. And in any case, you will have to make a 100% prepayment for the goods (and this despite the fact that few people want to use Alibaba).
But there is Russian-language support, a convenient search, detailed (and more or less honest) information about suppliers and products.
Taobao
Taobao boasts the widest range of products (more than 750 million items). The site is in the TOP-100 most visited sites in the world. Here you can find something truly exclusive, and home consumer goods, and high-quality fakes of famous brands.
Taobao has very “delicious” prices, high-quality photos of any product, and excellent navigation. From fraudsters, the buyer is protected by a secure payment system.
But, unfortunately, the information on the site is presented only in Chinese. And you can buy something on Taobao only through intermediaries from China.
Tmart
Tmart provides localization of the site in Russian. But this is not the main plus: the site makes it possible to work according to the dropshipping scheme. The online store specializes in electronic engineering, accessories and components. But if you want, you can find clothes, sports equipment, and jewelry here.
Separately, I note convenient site navigation, a generous bonus program and a guarantee for the goods for 180 days from the date of receipt.
Now about the "fly in the ointment". Tmart is being complained about due to interruptions in the delivery of goods and a lengthy return procedure. Well, and sometimes the declared product is simply not available.
Dino direct
Dinodirect took care of Russian-speaking clients and even provided for. Separately, it is worth noting a good choice of payment systems, generous bonuses and discounts, and the opportunity free shipping. In addition, Dinodirect warehouses are located in several countries (not only in China), which makes delivery much faster.
But the prices on the site "bite". And, in my opinion, it would be worth working on the interface: “glitches” and “freezes” happen regularly.
By the way, you should not be afraid of Chinese characters. To familiarize yourself with the product, you can use any online translator.
How to choose an intermediary to work with Chinese sites?
Your task: to choose a reliable partner on the most favorable terms for yourself.
Unfortunately, there are no less scammers in China than in Russia. You can run into a one-day company disguised as a mini-production. After payment, the company disappears along with the goods. Or choose an intermediary who cooperates with a dubious manufacturer (the product will not be of the quality you expected).
How to quickly check the supplier before starting cooperation?
- Make sure it's authentic legal address. The "correct" supplier indicates the details of his company in full.
- Evaluate supplier reviews on the Web.
- Look for a supplier in the "black" lists and lists of scammers.
- Ask a future partner for a trip to the manufacturer's factory. Based on the supplier's reaction, conclusions can also be drawn.
- Check the details in the invoices for payment with the details of the partner indicated on the site.
- Examine the information about the supplier on the website of the China Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
How to establish uninterrupted supply? The classic scheme of cooperation looks like this:
- Choose products on the site.
- You send a list of items to an intermediary, and he compares the list with the balances in the manufacturer's warehouses.
- The intermediary issues an invoice, and you pay it (the margin is immediately added to the price of the goods).
- The intermediary buys the goods from the manufacturer, evaluates its quality and sends the order to Russia.
- You pay for shipping (the amount depends on the weight of the order and the timing).
Even before the conclusion of the first transaction with an intermediary, it is necessary to agree on the following points:
- Deal course.
- The amount of the intermediary markup.
- Terms of delivery of goods.
TOP goods from China
On the territory of Russia, you can resell any Chinese goods. But the TOP of the most "sold out" looks like this:
- Accessories. Perhaps one of the most popular categories: umbrellas, belts, bags, wallets, watches, cases for mobile devices.
- Household and computer technology, as well as electronic gadgets: tablets, "readers", smartphones, iPhones.
- Toys and in general any little things for children (stationery, school bags).
- Car gadgets (navigators, video recorders).
- Plants' seeds.
It is desirable that the purchased product has two characteristics:
- Light weight and small dimensions (easy to store, no problems with delivery).
- It could be stored for a long time (so that it was possible to send goods throughout Russia, even by mail).
Start small and build up gradually
You can create a "test" business on goods from China with little or no money. Invest less - you will lose less if something goes wrong (they overestimated the demand for the goods, let the intermediary down, received a poor quality product).
Here are examples of goods whose price does not exceed 30 cents:
- Orchid seeds ($0.07).
- Smiley Face Stickers ($0.09).
- MicroUSB cable ($0.01).
- Tapes for needlework ($0.14).
- Tattoo decals ($0.29).
And do not rush to register an IP (although by law you are required to do this at the time of the first sale).
Evaluate competitors, product and demand in advance
The demand for a particular product is easy to estimate using the good old Wordstat (wordstat.yandex.ru). Just enter in the search bar "buy Omsk sunglasses" or "buy Sochi orchid seeds" - and you will immediately see how many potential buyers you have?
Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
Today, there is hardly a person who is not familiar with one or another Chinese product. And as you know, if you purchase goods directly from the manufacturer, then the costs will be minimal. It is only important to find good manufacturer who can offer the most optimal conditions.
Previously, Chinese goods evoked only negative emotions for many due to High Quality. However, now the situation has changed radically. Now manufacturers are trying to produce their products with better quality. Moreover, in terms of the duration of operation, Chinese products are not inferior to any other goods from world brands.
In China, not only local enterprises operate, there are also factories from many global companies. Take, for example, the famous trademark like Apple. Specialists are responsible for product development, however, the assembly process is carried out in China. Also, as an example, consider the Korean company Samsung. The world-famous phones of this company are also assembled in Chinese territory.
Currently, a large number of companies are actively cooperating with the Land of the Rising Sun. This allows you to significantly save on costs and offer customers the most reasonable prices.
Business without investment - is it real?
Every novice businessman may be concerned about the question of how to do business with China on resale without investments? One of the easiest options for starting a business is dropshipping. In addition, it is very popular and practically does not require any investments.
What is its essence? In a simple way, this is the establishment of direct deliveries. This type activities in Russia began to develop recently, along with the emergence of online stores.
The whole principle is as follows. For example, you have an Internet platform. The client, having gone to it, makes his order, paying for it. Next, you have to find the product of interest to the client from your partner from China and purchase it at a lower cost. After that, the partner sends the goods to the client's address.
All it takes is to find a good partner. You can conclude an agreement directly with the manufacturer or some foreign online store. No one loses anything, and in addition, everyone receives their legal interest from the transaction being made.
It is only necessary to clarify one point. If you make orders for an amount not exceeding 1000 euros, then the customs duty and other payments do not threaten. However, if you are dealing with larger orders, you will have to issue the appropriate paperwork and pay taxes.
Are single page websites an option too?
In addition to dropshipping, there is another option on how to start a business with China while in Russia. The essence of this option is that for each type of products sold, only one Internet resource is created. In another way, it can be called an online trading platform.
As a rule, such sites have a very beautiful, stylish and well-thought-out design. Here every detail is taken into account and there are loud headlines. Many go to all sorts of tricks, within reasonable limits, so that the buyer clicks on the coveted “buy” button.
This option is good due to the peculiarities of promoting the goods being sold. In practice, the fact has already been proven that if a single product (TV, refrigerator, and other equipment) is sold at a discount, then it will be purchased more readily than five such products with the same discount. In the presence of large selection, which happens when visiting online stores, the buyer may end up choosing nothing. On one-page sites, the client will not be confused, because in front of him there is only one type of product with relevant information.
To conduct such, say, a mini-business, you will need to select any specific product. Moreover, it should not only arouse the interest of the buyer, but also be needed by him. Thus, it is clear that the TV is unlikely to be successfully implemented in this way, since it can be bought almost anywhere.
Then you need to think about creating the site itself. If there is no knowledge and skills, then you can use the services of the relevant companies. As a result, you can get a good Internet resource with high-quality information content.
It will also be necessary to resolve all issues related to the delivery of goods to the buyer. Will it be the postal service, delivery through couriers, or you will need to involve some kind of transport company.
You need to think about attracting visitors to the site. For this, advertising, which is placed in in social networks or search engines. Here you will need to invest a certain amount in order for the business on Chinese goods through one-pagers to start working.
What can be sold?
The most important question that torments everyone who is thinking about establishing trade relations with China is what to sell? It is worth referring to the statistics, and it shows that the leader among all sales in recent times are tablets. And after them come computer components. Even lower position is held by shoes, clothes, bed linen and various accessories.
Thus, it is clear that there are no problems with defining your niche. However, it still needs to be tested for profitability. And if, after a period of time, sales did not decrease, but even increased, then the choice of a niche turned out to be successful and there is nothing to worry about. Otherwise, you will have to look for some other product. Consider what other goods from China you can earn.
Novelties and innovations
Progress in our modern world does not stand still. Technologies are developing, new ones are appearing interesting ideas. At this point, new items may appear on sale, analogues of which do not yet exist. There is a great demand for any new product. In addition, the number of such goods is limited, and this encourages many buyers to act.
It is only worth remembering that as soon as the novelties disperse throughout the market, their cost will decrease. It usually takes six months, maybe a little more. Therefore, it is very important to react in time.
A business based on novelties is more suitable for accumulating start-up capital, and for obtaining stable income use only those goods for which there is a constant demand.
Bulk goods
Let no one be embarrassed by this kind of scheme - with a competent approach, the profitability is significant. To do this, a wholesale batch of bulk goods is bought, which is then packaged in small containers on the spot, branded (if possible) and then sold at retail.
With the right approach to packaging, packaging, arranging convenient delivery to the client, and marketing, you can significantly increase profitability.
This category of products includes perfumes, cosmetics, perfumes, dried fish, seeds, and more. It is also worth considering what exactly is in demand in a particular city.
A trifle, but nice
Has anyone wondered how much this or that little thing can cost in China when it is urgently needed? This is unlikely, but meanwhile such products cost fractions of cents in bulk purchases. All that is needed to organize a business is a large wholesale supply of small goods.
Each person has their own threshold for the minimum amount. For some, it is equal to 1 dollar or euro, for most Russians it can be 100-200 rubles. At the same time, no one will pay much attention to the low cost in this case. And to look for a place where to buy some trifle cheaper, only at a loss in terms of saving time.
Such a trifle can be any kind of disposable products: dishes, slippers, personal hygiene care products, expendable materials, packaging, some types of accessories, shampoos, souvenirs and much more. All this can be purchased in China with subsequent resale, which will bring a good income.
Where are you suppliers?
When deciding how to make money selling goods from China, it is equally important to find a reliable supplier. And in this case, I really want to do without mistakes. Therefore, this issue should be given maximum attention. There are several ways to find suppliers:
- use the Internet;
- international exhibitions;
- personal appearance in China.
First way is the simplest - you don't have to go anywhere. Without leaving home you can find all necessary information regarding the supplier, his products. Also, through the worldwide network, you can contact him, discuss some of the subtleties and conclude an agreement. However, for all its ease, this is not the most reliable way, since you can get a "pig in a poke". Even having photographs will not be able to tell anything.
Second way involves visiting various exhibitions that are held in any major city. Before placing an order, you can meet directly with the manufacturer or with authorized representatives of various companies. At the same time, you can even get acquainted with the products and feel it. If everything suits you, then you can proceed to the conclusion of the contract.
Third way is the most efficient. Since you can not only find a manufacturer, but also personally visit production places, get acquainted with production technologies, in what volumes products are produced and from what raw materials, as well as solve many other issues.
As a result
Is it really profitable to do business with China? The answer is unequivocal - yes, and this is once again proved by many people who do just that. Moreover, it is not necessary to own a large start-up capital, as already discussed, you can get by with the most minimal investment.
Probably, each of us through social networks has ever received a tempting offer to buy goods from China at a low price, which is an order of magnitude lower than in city stores. And, probably, each of us wondered at what price the seller purchased the product, if its price is so attractive? In fact, most goods made in China are so cheap that the manufacturer, the middleman in China, and the end seller benefit from the sale. In addition, everyone knows that business ideas that are associated with China are very profitable, because almost all world brands are counterfeited here, and this applies primarily to clothing.
How to arrange deliveries?
Increasingly, we see popular Chinese goods on store shelves. This is due to the fact that the products of this country are confidently crowding out goods from other countries. It is enough to go to the famous Taobao online store, to see low prices for popular products that can be ordered from China. Well, if you buy in bulk, the price will be even more attractive. This difference in price will make it possible to implement business ideas focused on the resale of Chinese clothes. Every year there is a tendency to decline in the popularity of clothing markets, boutiques and shops thanks to online stores.
How to start a business selling goods from China?
Where to find a supplier?
To begin with, let's analyze the question - how to find a supplier in China and how to enter into a profitable cooperation. Perhaps the easiest and most reliable way is to work with the Taobao website. This is a very popular site where you can find a supplier. You can use the Google Chrome browser, where the function of translating the entire page at once is conveniently implemented - this will definitely be required.
There are many intermediaries that organize delivery to the country. There will be no problems with finding an intermediary - there are various banners on the site where intermediaries offer their services, which, as a rule, cost 10% - 20% of the cost of the goods. Cargo, the value of which is below 1000 euros, does not need to pay customs duty.
Business organization.
As a rule, parcels reach the addressee in 1-2 months. However, during the period of high volumes of orders, the timing may be shifted, as it will take longer to bring goods from China during the holidays. Also, the delivery time is influenced by factors such as weather, traffic conditions, customs clearance etc.
First, using the Taobao website, you need to find an intermediary. After accepting its terms and concluding a contract with it, you need to create your own website or a group on a social network. It is not necessary to make a preliminary purchase of clothes, as the client will be able to place an order directly on your website.
Clothes from China.
The buyer places an order on your site, on which you have set a price that is favorable for you. The site or group created by you must have a certain popularity, because in a short period of time you will need to collect several orders from customers and send them to an intermediary. The intermediary must receive an advance payment from you, then you give him links to the goods that your customers have chosen and pay for delivery in China itself.
How much money does it take to open a Chinese goods store?
An obvious problem for any novice businessman is the high competition in the market and the lack of experience in the chosen direction. In addition, many try to implement the ideas of clothing sales, and in most cases make their business successful. Buying a franchise to partner with a specific brand is a common way to start your own business. Sales specialists believe that only individual entrepreneur having a good start-up capital and experience in the fashion industry. So, business ideas based on concluding a franchise agreement are a great option for a successful start.
It should be understood that a franchise from a well-known brand or manufacturer is attractive due to its potential profitability. The work of a network of stores that sell clothes from China has been established for a long time, and it saves a new participant in this business from a lot of worries. In addition, along with the product, the individual entrepreneur receives a number of recommendations on the work and marketing policy of the brand owner, as well as guaranteed sales and high stable income.
How to implement the sale of goods?
There are many ways to sell clothes and shoes. If it is not possible to organize a retail space, then today they are especially popular for selling clothes and shoes:
- online stores;
- bulletin boards (Avito);
- social network;
- business card sites.
Chinese goods today occupy a large part of the market worldwide. In Russia, for example, this share is 80%. This is due to the fact that products from the Middle Kingdom have become cheaper, more diverse, of higher quality and more functional than several decades ago. And therefore, you can build a good business on goods from China.
Even if you have never been in sales and do not have entrepreneurial skills, you have every chance to start your own business and make a profit. Many enthusiasts have already seen this. It is enough to have a desire, interesting ideas and a little start-up capital.
The essence of business
In principle, the business scheme is no different from the usual sales of any product. All work will be reduced to three main points:
1. Search for the cheapest product in China.
2. Organization of its delivery.
3. Selling at a markup. Celestial products are very cheap, and you can make a tenfold cheat on it. From this it can be concluded that the most profitable business- goods from China.
Where to start as an inexperienced businessman? Eleven consecutive steps will tell you what to do.
1st step - learn business models
There are several ways to sell goods. You can combine them or use only one, which is more suitable for you.
1. Dropshipping. This is an option for a business without investment. The bottom line is that you become an intermediary and get a percentage of it. Buyers place an order with you, you send the request to the supplier, and he sends the parcel to the client's address. Everything would be fine, but people rarely agree to make an advance payment and wait for the goods indefinitely.
2. Wholesales. You again act as an intermediary, only selling goods in large quantities. Partners can be found on the websites free ads or on social networks. It is enough just to make a note "wholesale".
3. Online store. You buy goods from the supplier in advance and form your catalog. You can post it on a specially created site or in your social network groups.
4. Retail sales. In this case, trading will be carried out offline on the rented area or the territory of your home. The latter option even has the beautiful name "showroom".
2nd step - identify your resources
Before starting a business with goods from China, you need to understand how much you can and are willing to spend. The choice of sales model directly depends on the amount of money available. If you don’t have them or have very few, then it’s better to start with dropshipping. It minimizes the cost of goods and eliminates the "burnout" of the business.
If you have at least a few tens of thousands of rubles, and you are ready to take a risk, then you can purchase goods in advance. Start with popular message boards and social media groups. An online store, subject to good promotion, significantly increases profits, and with it, the amount of work. With a significant start-up capital, you can do wholesale sales Or even open your own store.
3rd step - find your niche and evaluate the prospects of the product
Many entrepreneurs choose goods from China as a business idea. But what exactly can be sold? As practice shows, anything, from stationery to large electronics. The main thing is to love the goods being sold, and ideally, to understand them well.
Popularity and consumer demand are also of great importance. You can check it according to the statistics of the Yandex service - Wordstat. At the same time, the market should not be oversaturated with these products, otherwise competition will ruin the entire business.
Most often, people are interested in certain products from China. small business or a large trade can be built on the following categories:
Clothing and footwear. They can be both for the whole family and for a certain category: women, men or children.
Accessories: bags, watches, belts, umbrellas, jewelry and more.
Mobile devices.
Cases and accessories for smartphones.
Laptops, tablet computers, e-books.
Appliances.
Devices for cars: navigators, video recorders, floor mats, phone holders and more.
Household items: hygiene products, kitchen utensils, interesting household goods.
Children's toys and designers.
Long-term storage products: teas, nuts, dried fruits, beer snacks.
Of course, this is not a complete list of popular and popular products, but for starters, you can stop at it.
4th step - find products and suppliers in China
Once you decide on the type of product, you can proceed to the search for suppliers. If you are planning big business- an offline store of goods from China, that is, your goal will be wholesale, then you definitely need to go to direct manufacturers or distributors. So the goods can be bought much cheaper. To do this, you will have to go to the Middle Kingdom to visit the warehouses and negotiate a deal.
If you want to focus only on small businesses, then your area of interest is intermediary sites. Thanks to them, you can not go anywhere, but order products directly on the Internet without leaving your home. These sites include: Alibaba, Aliexpress, Taobao, Dinodirect, Tmart and others. These are the most popular sites, and they will be enough for the first time. To make transactions, you will have to register on the selected resource and get to know the terms of the order better. To communicate with sellers, it is useful to use online translators if you do not speak Chinese or English.
5th step - check the Chinese partner, exclude fraud
It is in the dialogue that you can check the adequacy and professionalism of the seller. It largely depends on them how successful your business will be in the resale of goods from China. When choosing an intermediary, also study reviews about him and his documents. Never work with an unreliable seller: the Chinese are great at deceiving. Be sure to check if the seller is on the list of scammers. It is very easy to do this through reliability check services, of which there are many on the Internet.