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Check so check! In a few days, I ordered a whole bunch of junk of the right things from China:

• smartphone,
• case for old smartphone,
• sleep masks (2 pieces),
• glasses,
• clicker (about what it is - below).

Free shipping

When people hear about free shipping, they don't believe it. What is the “maz” to deliver a case for a smartphone worth 50 rubles for free? Isn't that profitable?

Unprofitable. But the thing is that the Chinese government subsidizes its manufacturers and takes care of the shipping costs.

All of my items have free shipping. Although there are exceptions. Carefully study the goods:

Delivery speed

Let's start with the fact that everything has come. And evaluate the speed yourself:

• smartphone - 13 days,
• clicker - 19 days,
• other goods - 23–28 days.

The speed with which the smartphone arrived was simply amazing. Knowledgeable people said, however, that we were a little lucky. Usually you have to wait longer. Well, so be it.

In general, all goods, without exception, met the deadlines specified by the seller. I must say that AliExpress has a delivery time forecast, as well as a period after which, if the package has not arrived, you can demand compensation.

By the way, all these terms ...

…can be tracked online!

For more or less large purchases, you will receive a special tracking code.

Using it, you can watch how your package travels. Do not laugh, but the most convenient application for tracking parcels is from Russian Post. I even did a review on it.

The tracking code must be requested from the seller in personal correspondence.

What I ordered and what came

The most important product - the smartphone - arrived in good condition. My wife has been using it for a month now and is happy as an elephant. Here is the smartphone itself:

I ordered a couple of cheap sleep masks. I want to try. Seems like anatomical

Silicone case for my LG G2 sat like a native. Good buy for 80 cents.

Friend Dima got a cool clicker:

More about what it is below.

And finally, the problematic product - glasses. This purchase has its own history. A year and a half ago, I wintered in Thailand and bought these glasses there for 280 rubles.

I really liked them and they still serve. You won't find glasses cheaper than a couple of thousand in our opticians. Plus, it's all so dull and boring.

I thought: “Where are the glasses from in Thailand? Probably from China! After some searching, I came across this product:

Stylish. Fashionable. Youth. And only $1.21. Wrap it up!

It came, however, not quite what I expected:

First, the glasses are black, not black and blue, as in the picture. Secondly, the quality of the painting is poor: somewhere uneven, somewhere a hair got into it. To be honest, I don't pay that much attention.

But the third point is the distortion of the picture. Especially in the corners. Basically you can't wear it.

In short, I asked for a refund.

Return of money or goods

When it comes to cheap goods, Chinese sellers easily return the money or send a new product. You just need to attach a photo and explain the reason. First, of course, you need to click on "Open a dispute".

I got my money back in a couple of days. By the way, the dispute moderator is AliExpress itself. Your money after payment is stored with him and will get to the seller only when you click the "Confirm receipt of goods" button.

And what to do with expensive goods?

As my more experienced friends told me, I will have to send the goods back at my own expense. And only after getting acquainted with the breakdown, they will either send you a new smartphone, for example, or return the money.

However, a refund is a last resort. You may never run into him if you choose a good seller ...

How to choose a reliable seller

There is another sign: the greater the sales volume of the seller, the faster he will send your order. So look also at the volumes.

If you buy electronics, then keep a life hack: buy it through joint purchase sites.

How collaborative shopping sites work

A large group of people gather and jointly apply for the purchase of a device. A large group gives us a discount. For example, when I bought a smartphone, I saved $26, or 14%.

The main plus is that only checked goods are on the purchase list. For example, smartphones that operate on our frequencies and connect to our 4G internet. That is, the risk of running into the “wrong” is much less!

In case of a problem, you can always contact the moderator of the group, who is already resolving the issue with the seller. In addition, in the topic of each purchase, you can ask other buyers about prices, consult if there is a problem, and get a fairly quick response.

Here is a list of joint buying sites that I could find:

You register on such a site, select a product and receive a special code that you will already indicate on the AliExpress website. That is, you have no money dealings with the procurement site.

For me, these sites are a guarantee that I will not buy some garbage without understanding. Because at the same time with me, hundreds of geeks and resellers buy goods, past which the mouse will not slip. :)

How else to save

Here are quotes from two of my friends, experienced buyers.

1. Pay attention to third-tier manufacturers such as Elephone and so on. Only there you can still capture the really big benefits. There is no cheating for the brand, the hardware is, in general, the same, but the quality has already been improved.

2. Follow the promotions on the main page.

So how much did I save?

If we talk about penny goods, then probably hundreds of percent. But to be honest, I don't even want to count.

Let's calculate the real savings when buying a smartphone. Our smartphone cost 8,200 rubles.

The model we chose - Xiaomi Red Rice - differs from the standard one by having 2 GB of memory. I searched for a similar device in Russian online stores and found only one offer - 9,486 rubles for a smartphone and 590 rubles for delivery. Total: 10,076 rubles.

Savings at this stage - 1,876 rubles, or 19%.

Now let's compare with offers in local computer stores. I took a screenshot of the website of the Ufa store on the day the package arrived. I set the characteristics that interested me: 4G, RAM, camera and others. And this is what the search engine suggested to me:

As you can see, there are many options. The prices are outrageous. When compared with the cheapest "Chinese" (12,990 rubles), the savings are already 4,790 rubles, or 37%.

Although, of course, in this case, the comparison is not entirely correct.

How to register on AliExpress

I will not write about it. It's so simple: register, add a credit card, address, select a product and click "Buy". Nothing complicated and no different from registering in any other online store.

"Heshelme beshelme, the nayalnik"

Many are afraid not so much of Chinese goods as of hieroglyphs. And it has a basis.

For example, our smartphone came entirely in Chinese. However, it was easy to translate into Russian. Literally in three minutes. Plus, it took another 20 minutes to set up letter spacing. I found the solution on one of the thematic forums dedicated to the device.

And another problem is correspondence with support. Here, for example, is a fascinating dialogue about the return of money for points.

The third problem is the description of the goods in Russian. But all this is solved by clicking on "View title in English".

In English, the description is no longer so funny.

Time saving

Chinese goods - the whole "maza" in the money? No, saving time is often more important.

I'll tell you a little story. My friend Dima received a task from the management: in connection with the opening of a new cafe, it is necessary to measure the passability (how many people pass by this or that place).

To cope with this task, Dima needed a special device - a clicker. Its essence is simple: a person passes, Dima presses the clicker button, and the number on the counter increases by one. All this is good in theory, but in practice the clicker turned out to be very difficult to get. Dima unsuccessfully traveled half of Ufa.

As you might guess, the clicker was easily found in China. Attendance has been measured.

How much time could Dima save if he made an order in China right away? Lots!

Total

I always thought that shopping in China was for geeks. Only they, it seemed to me, were able to separate the wheat from the chaff and find good things among the heaps of garbage.

But, to my surprise, this was not the case. China is simple, fast and ... cheap, of course. We just need to figure it out a little.

Have you had a "Chinese" experience? Were you satisfied?

Aliexpress buyers can often find online information about joint purchases on this trading platform. But few of them understand what their essence is, and how they occur. If you want to understand this issue and find out all their advantages, then we suggest taking a few minutes and familiarizing yourself with the information below. Believe me, after this shopping on Aliexpress will become even more pleasant and comfortable.

Before you learn how to organize a joint purchase from Aliexpress, you need to understand the varieties of this procedure. Shared purchases, or as they are also called group purchases, are organized both by the trading platform itself and by individuals through the network.

In the first case, buyers get the opportunity to purchase goods at a discount, and by and large, this procedure has nothing to do with joint purchases. The main purpose of such discounts is for a large number of buyers to be able to place orders and thereby increase the seller's rating (recall that the seller's rating increases with the number of orders). Please note that earlier the section where you could find such products was called "Group Products". But such a name misled buyers who believed that a certain amount of goods needed to be bought. In this regard, the name of the section was changed and now it is known as "Hot Goods".

Another type of joint purchases inherently displays the name. In this case, the organizer of the purchase displays on his website a certain product that the seller on Aliexpress offers for wholesale sale. After that, everyone who needs it, but in smaller quantities, contact the organizer of the purchase. When a sufficient number of buyers gather to redeem the entire batch, the purchase organizer places an order for Aliexpress and receives it at his address. In the future, he sends orders to the addresses of his customers, while the latter pays for his quantity of goods and part of the amount for delivery, which is divided equally among all buyers. The buyer's expenses include an additional organizational fee in the amount of 10 to 15%

Instructions for a joint order on Aliexpress

To begin with, let's pay attention to group purchases, which are organized by the trading platform. The instructions for a joint order for Aliexpress suggest that when choosing the right product, pay attention to such details:

• The price of the promotional item. It happens that products that are listed for group purchases can be much more expensive than similar options that are not participating in the promotion. Therefore, before buying a product on a promotion, check out the catalog of the trading platform and make sure that you will not overpay.
• Get familiar with the description. Some sellers set a minimum order amount, so if you choose a promotional item for purchase, you will have to order other items additionally. Therefore, carefully read the descriptions, and do not immediately click the "Buy Now" button.
• Track the due date for payment of the purchase. For promotional goods, a period is set during which, after placing an order, it must be paid. If you miss this time, then it is no longer possible to buy it at a reduced price. In addition, some sellers may increase the price of the goods during the promotion. Therefore, try to pay for the order as quickly as possible.

Joint purchases on Aliexpress Ukraine

The opportunity to buy goods at reduced prices is provided to residents of many countries, including Ukraine. At the same time, the conditions of the order and the procedure for placing it are the same, so let's take a closer look at the basic rules and features of group purchases.

• Start shopping. Promotional goods are updated three times a week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Their duration is 5 days, and the beginning is always at 10 am Moscow time.
• Is it possible to buy goods during the entire period of the promotion. Theoretically, this possibility is provided, but the fact is that their number is limited. Therefore, before the end of the promotion, the goods may simply not be in the seller. If you buy goods in the “Almost for nothing” section, you will have to be dexterous in order to have time to buy the necessary thing, because such a promotion lasts no more than 25 minutes. So, do not delay buying the option you like, because it may not be available within a few minutes.
• Payment rules. Group purchases must be paid for within 12 hours. When buying in the "Almost for free" section, payment must be made within 20 minutes after placing orders.
• Discount sizes. The minimum discount rate is 25%, and the maximum can reach 99%. Especially large discounts in the "Almost for nothing" section - from 90 to 99%.
• Order restrictions. There are no minimum order quantities for group purchases.

Joint purchases on Aliexpress Belarus

Note that the delivery of goods from China, provided that they are ordered from the Hot Goods section, is completely free. So, the buyer will have to pay only the cost of the goods. A free delivery service is available to residents of both Russia, Ukraine, and the Republic of Belarus. In any case, the shipment is carried out within 5 days from the date of payment of the order. In this case, the goods are located on the territory of the Russian Federation.

If buyers make joint purchases through the organizers of the purchase, then not only free shipping is provided, but also paid. This is possible if the sellers do not provide this kind of service for certain goods, or if, along with free shipping, a paid delivery is provided as an alternative. Its features - it is carried out by international companies that are engaged in transportation and among them are:

• FedEx;
• S.F. express.

Its advantages are also in the speed of delivery - up to 21 days. If you use free shipping, then its maximum period can reach 40 days. This happens because sellers in such cases use the services of postal companies:

• China Post Air Mail;
• China Post Air Parcel;
• Hong Kong Post Air Mail;
• Singapore Post.

Advantages of buying in joint purchases on Aliexpress

Considering the advantages of buying in joint purchases on Aliexpress, it is necessary to note the guarantees that are provided to buyers.

First of all, when buying goods in the "Shipping from Russia" section, buyers can be sure that they will be able to return it back without any problems. The features of such an unconditional return are as follows:

• The reason - the buyer decided that he did not want to be the owner of such a thing.
• Return time is 7 days.
• Goods that can be returned - must not have signs of use and at the same time with the original packaging.

In addition, quality assurance of all goods is also provided. Note that all sellers on the trading platform are legal entities that go through the registration procedure in the manner prescribed by law. They are responsible for the quality of the goods provided. In addition, the trading platform tries to independently encourage sellers to trade honestly. To do this, Aliexpress takes strict measures, and in some cases imposes fines, if the goods do not meet the declared quality standards.

Features of payment for goods on Aliexpress

The marketplace provides its customers with the opportunity to pay in different ways:

• using bank cards;
• through payment systems;
• using mobile phones.

In the first case, you can use cards of such types as Visa, MasterCard and Maestro. At the same time, for payment, it is enough to correctly indicate information about the cardholder and its details (number, expiration date, three-digit code). Especially for paying for purchases in online stores, virtual cards are created. They can store only the amount necessary for payment, therefore, you do not need to worry, as in the case of payroll cards, that funds will be withdrawn from them.

The most popular payment systems among buyers are:

• WebMoney;
• Yandex.Money;
• Western Union;
• QIWI;
• wire transfer.

Each of them is characterized by its own rules of use, so you need to get acquainted with them in advance. This is especially true for payment limits, for example, for Qiwi, the following indicators are provided - the minimum is 0.05 USD, the maximum is 5000 USD. Western Union and Wire transfer payment systems set only the minimum rate - 20 USD.

Only residents of Russia who use the services of such operators can use mobile phones for payment:

• MegaFon;
• beeline;
• TELE2.

It is not intended to use the Paypal payment system for payment and it is not possible to make purchases in installments or cash on delivery.

The peculiarities of paying for goods on Aliexpress are also that in most cases it is necessary to use only dollars for this, but if you pay with cards, then you can use such currencies - rubles, euros, pounds. In the future, the amount will be automatically converted into dollars.

Joint purchases of phones on Aliexpress

Phones are considered one of the most popular products on Aliexpress, so you can find many sites on the network that offer services for their joint purchases. In general, the algorithm of actions on them is the same, so we suggest that you familiarize yourself with it in more detail.

• Registration on the organizer's website. This will allow you to open a personal account and keep track of the history of transactions.
• Product selection. After registration, go to the catalog and choose the appropriate option. Click on it and the client will be redirected to the page of this product on the marketplace.
• Registration in the online store. If the client already has an account, then this step can be skipped.
• Purchase of goods. Complete the ordering process.
• Cashback credit. Some organizers offer their customers cashback for their purchase. These funds appear on the account immediately after the purchase is made, but they will be available for withdrawal only after the delivery of the goods.
• Cashback withdrawal. Each organizer sets the withdrawal method, but in most cases Webmoney, Epayments account or telephones are used. After 2-3 days after the withdrawal, the funds will appear on the account.

Joint purchases of phones on Aliexpress with the help of organizers also have the advantage that the latter themselves look for reliable sellers, so the buyer will be sure that he will not fall into the network of scammers.

Joint purchases of clothes on Aliexpress

If you want to make joint purchases of clothes on Aliexpress in the "Hot Goods" section, then the algorithm of actions in this case will be as follows. On the main page, follow the link "Hot items" and select the appropriate category, depending on who you need clothes for

• Clothes for women;
• Clothing for men;
• For children.

You can open the category "All products", but then you have to review all the available options, which will take a lot of time. It is possible to get acquainted with the offers in the category "Liquidation of Mall brands". After choosing a specific product, you can study its characteristics, as well as information about the size of the discount and the amount that is saved. Near the goods there is always a timer, which shows the time until the completion of the purchase.

You can make joint purchases of bags on Aliexpress in a similar way, in addition, for these products in the "Hot Products" section there is a category called "Bags".

If you want to make purchases through the organizer of joint purchases, then find companies or individuals online that provide this kind of service. In such cases, carefully read the available information about such organizers so as not to fall for scammers. It is recommended to choose organizers who are located in the same city as the buyer, since in the future this will significantly save on delivery.

Now all buyers know what joint purchases on the Chinese marketplace are and what are their features, but if you have any questions, then we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the video - a joint purchase with Aliexpress.

“Joint purchases (SP)” for various groups of goods are gaining more and more popularity - from nuts to plastic windows. The mechanism of "Joint purchases" is as follows:

- The wholesale company has a minimum order amount, for example, 20 thousand rubles. The organizers of the "Joint purchases" unite retail buyers and organize the purchase from the wholesale supplier for the minimum amount, then transfer the ordered goods to the participants of the "Joint purchase".

The advantages of "Joint purchases" are obvious:

The wholesale company sold products in the minimum possible volume at the base wholesale price;

The organizer of the JV has earned interest for his work as the coordinator of the "Cooperative Purchase";

Participants purchased the item of interest at the wholesale price and a small percentage of the "Joint Purchase" Organizer;

There are, of course, unscrupulous wholesale companies that create several sites: one basic site for wholesale buyers who buy goods and then sell them in their offline and online retail stores.

The second site is for the organizers of "Joint purchases". Prices on this site are close to retail prices. Considering that the participants of "Joint purchases" in addition to the wholesale price for the goods, pay the delivery and the percentage to the organizer, the total cost is equal to the retail price, and sometimes even higher for this product.

In the retail market of "Joint purchases" (B2C), everything is clear and transparent enough.

Many companies began to appear that organize "Joint wholesale purchases from China" for business (b2b), i.e. for owners of online and offline stores in Russia.

Using the example of one company that decided to conduct "Joint wholesale purchases from China" (let's call it company "N"), let's consider the mechanism for conducting these "Joint purchases" and how beneficial it is for participants, i.e. for shop owners in Russia.

Company "N" positions itself as a wholesale company, works with stores that buy its products in bulk for further resale to retail customers.

Company N decides that it no longer wants to invest its money in buying goods from China in order to resell them in bulk in Russia. Company N's motivation is understandable:

Delivery of goods from China takes a long time - an average of 1.5-2 months, provided that the products are imported to Russia, passing the procedures established by law: customs clearance, product certification and much more. The funds invested in the purchase of goods are actually frozen for this period and do not bring income to the Wholesale Company - importer.

Company "N" informs its Clients about the "individual" and "unique" opportunity to participate in the "Joint wholesale purchase of goods from China".

Company "N" organizes this "Joint Purchase" with important nuances:

• The wholesale price of goods for organized "Joint purchases" of this company "N" in 90% of cases is equal to the standard wholesale price of this product in Russia from other Wholesale Companies, and in most cases even higher.
• The delivery time of the goods to the "Joint Purchase" participant is not clearly defined or the actual delivery time does not correspond to the one declared by Company "N";
• Company "N" does not provide a Declaration of Conformity and a set of closing documents, which violates the law of the Russian Federation, and makes the participants of the "Joint Purchase Wholesale from China" a violation of the Law;

Company "N" found an "interesting" solution for ITSELF not to "freeze" its funds for the purchase of products from China for 1.5-2 months, but to take this money from its Clients as an advance payment, while maintaining the wholesale prices standard for Russia for presented products and thus the level of their income. At the same time, the company "N" disclaimed responsibility for the timing of delivery and the quality of the products supplied.

Let's call a spade a spade: Joint Purchases from China (b2b) data is misleading and adversely affects the business of participants in the Joint Purchase. In addition to the risks associated with violation of the Legislation, Participants receive products at a standard wholesale price, or even higher, while “freezing” their funds for 2 months. As you know, money should "work" for your business, and not develop and reduce the costs of PSEUDO organizers of "Joint wholesale purchases from China", like Company "N".

Before engaging in such "Business China Bulk Buying" for businesses, we strongly recommend that you research the following questions:

• Analyze the prices for the products presented in the "Joint Purchase" from other Wholesale Companies whose warehouses and products are located in Russia;
• Check with the organizers for the availability of Declarations and Certificates of conformity of products to Russian legislation, as well as Customs declarations and a complete set of closing documents (waybill, invoice, UPD). In Russia, supervision over the fulfillment of the requirements stipulated by the Law for the sale of imported products to a retail buyer is tightened every day;
• Fix the exact terms of delivery of goods to your warehouse in the contract;

The questions listed above are standard and if the Organizer of the "Joint wholesale purchase from China" is a professional and responsible company, then you will be provided with this information in full.

our employees FOR FREE will advise on the import of products from China or participation in the "Joint wholesale purchases from China", including if you are not a Client of our wholesale Company.

Greetings, dear users and visitors of the site business magazine! The topic of today's publication is "Business with China". We will tell you where to start, how to find and establish optimal mutually beneficial cooperation with partners (intermediaries), as well as provide a list of popular Chinese trading platforms where you can buy goods from China in bulk and consider the possibility of reselling goods without investment.

From the article you will learn:

• Is it possible to start a business with China without initial capital;
• Why the choice of Chinese partners is beneficial for Russian entrepreneurs;
• Step-by-step recommendations for organizing a business;
• Advantages and disadvantages of the largest Chinese marketplaces (Aliexpress, Alibaba and others);
• Demanded goods from China, on which you can earn big money.

More and more Russian and not only entrepreneurs, in order to give their activities reliability, profitability and competitiveness, “turn their gaze” towards China.

Huge assortment manufactured products, as well as low prices with the quality improving everywhere, they leave no choice for beginners and experienced entrepreneurs in identifying partners for cooperation.

After reading this article, businessmen of different levels will be able to get acquainted with the "rules of the game" in this market, even a beginner without initial capital, having read the article to the end, will find an opportunity to earn money in cooperation with partners from China.

How and where to start your business with China, what are the advantages and benefits of a business on the resale of goods from China, is it possible to open a business without investments, and so on, read below in the article

1. Business with China - is it possible to start a business on goods from China from scratch 📈

Products made in China occupy one of the leading places in terms of sales and popularity in global markets. And if a few decades ago, Chinese products were presented only in the niche of budget goods Low quality , at the moment, the range has been expanded up to to elite samples with the highest consumer properties.

Competitiveness of prices, as well as a huge selection of various goods, provides entrepreneurs with wide opportunities to make good money.

The process of interacting with China is not difficult, and every businessman with fundamental knowledge and entrepreneurial experience can successfully operate in this market without initial investment (or with little investment).

General scheme of work with China:

1. search for a cheap suitable product;
2. delivery to Russia;
3. sale and profit.

At the same time, many start-up entrepreneurs causes undue anxiety customs clearance, product certification, taxation And a number of other contributing factors. However, having studied all the necessary information, businessmen should have no difficulty in interacting with Chinese manufacturers and intermediaries.

☑ Delivery, customs clearance and certification of goods can also be entrusted to a third-party organization.

Trade is the best option for starting a career in business, and having companies as partners that will help supply affordable and in-demand goods to Russia provides unlimited opportunities for earning and developing your business.

Business from scratch in this segment is very limited and involves the resale of goods through the dropshipping system. Read about this and much more later in the article.

2. Advantages and benefits of doing business with Chinese manufacturers 📑

In recent decades, there has been a tendency for the Russian business community to pay more attention to the Chinese manufacturing market. This Asian country produces the whole list of goods necessary for a person to live.

Advantages and benefits of cooperation with Chinese manufacturers

For years, the stereotype formed by an ordinary resident of the country that Chinese goods are of low quality is gradually being reduced to nothing. An increasing number of buyers are Satisfied with the quality of products from China, while invariably low price compared to competitors.

Even in the traditionally competitive high-tech market, where Western European, North American, South Korean and Japanese manufacturers, Chinese companies achieved a significant market share. At the same time, the quality of the goods produced is growing.

The development of modern means of communication and technology will allow entrepreneurs to significantly reduce the initial costs of cooperation with Chinese manufacturers or intermediaries.

It is also worth noting that enterprises from China trade with countries around the world and constantly bring new products to the market, use innovative ideas. By carefully studying the demand among the population and supply from China, the entrepreneur has the opportunity to be the first to introduce new products to the Russian market, which will significantly maximize profits.

The main advantages of doing business with China

The attractiveness of partnerships with Chinese manufacturers and intermediaries is determined by a number of factors:

1. Large range of products. The share of China in most sectors of the economy is from 40% and more in relation to global production. This determines a significant variety of goods.
2. Low prices. One of the main factors of the competitiveness of the Chinese economy. The low cost of goods is due to: relatively inexpensive labor, the presence in the country itself of virtually all types of necessary raw materials, the presence of a large number of productions of various components, as well as significant competition among enterprises. All this allows entrepreneur, which supplies and sells goods from China, to set a price for goods with a profit up to 1000% while keeping the price attractive to the buyer.
3. Buying an exclusive item. In the process of studying the specifics of the Chinese market, as well as with significant volumes of deliveries, manufacturers of exclusive products that are in significant demand but are poorly represented in retail trade may be interested in cooperation with the Russian company.
4. Willingness of Chinese partners to cooperate. Great competition and price wars among Chinese manufacturers and intermediaries force them to be attentive to the needs of customers: start cooperation with small volumes of goods, provide discounts on samples, provide convenient conditions for the delivery of goods and other preferences.

Consider the main benefits of doing business with China:

• First of all the consumer wants to receive the product as quickly as possible, as well as evaluate its appearance and quality. Buying goods on order in Chinese online stores, the buyer cannot take advantage of these benefits, and many customers find it more convenient to buy goods from Russian sellers.
• The second factor is a large number of Internet sites and goods. It is difficult for the buyer to navigate and purchase the desired quality product. To do this, you need to evaluate the professional qualities of the seller, take into account the cost and delivery time, and for this you need to have certain knowledge and experience. In this regard, a significant part of customers prefer to buy from Russian entrepreneurs.

To check the integrity of the seller, to understand the functionality of the trading platform, to calculate the cost of delivery and the goods themselves, knowledge and skills are needed.

Many will wish to order the necessary goods on a Russian-language site, since there is always the opportunity to call and clarify with the seller all the questions and nuances of buying goods, specify the terms of delivery of the order, and so on.

Your business with China - where and how to start your business with China

3. How to start a business with China - 10 steps to start your own business 📝

In order to establish business in cooperation with Chinese partners, one should consider 10 simple steps (stages) to successfully launch a business on the resale of goods from China.

Stage 1. Analysis of the list of business models of cooperation

Most Russian entrepreneurs cooperating with Chinese companies use a number of time-tested models of interaction with partners:

• Wholesale sales of products;
• Sales of products through an online store;
• Dropshipping;
• Own implementation through a retail point;
• Joint purchases of goods from China.

1. Wholesale of products (offline)

By establishing cooperation with Chinese partners, the entrepreneur has the opportunity to sell goods in bulk with significant profitability. The Chinese market provides a large list of various products, and it will not be difficult for an entrepreneur to choose a product that is in demand.

The algorithm of work includes a number of actions:

• Selection of the optimal wholesale supplier;
• Search for retailers and registration of cooperation with them;
• The client determines the assortment he needs, makes an advance payment, and the entrepreneur, purchasing the products, ensures delivery.

A businessman who has established supplies from China should not have great difficulties in finding partners in Russia.

The only thing it would be advisable to use additional communication opportunities through the World Wide Web: social media, bulletin boards, as well as take advantage of a very effective way to promote products - contextual advertising.

Question 2. What to sell in an online store and what products from China can provide the maximum profit in the near future?

Many novice entrepreneurs ask themselves when creating a business with China - what to sell and to whom to sell their goods?

In the foreseeable future, there are no countries that can compete with China in terms of the range of products offered, as well as in terms of price.

The production base of the country is constantly grows and develops, constant subsidies help Chinese entrepreneurs improve the quality of their products and optimize costs.

At the same time, a significant level of competition ensures a fairly low level of prices.

Overview of goods sold from China

So, which of the Chinese goods can provide an entrepreneur with a high level of income?

1. Shoes and clothes

Products in this category are relevant at the moment and will always be in demand. In Russia, as in most countries of the world, for a significant part of the population, the main factor when buying is the price, and then everything else.

The cost of footwear and clothing from the "Celestial Kingdom" is lower than that of competitors with constantly improving quality and a large assortment of offers.

Another factor in the popularity of Chinese clothing and footwear is the counterfeiting of well-known brands. At the same time, the quality of goods (as well as the price) can vary significantly.

Many Russian consumers want to assert themselves by purchasing " branded»thing for relatively little money.

2. Household appliances and electronics

Russians do not have much confidence in Chinese technology, but again, the price factor affects and there is a significant demand for this category of goods among the population. The purchase price from partners is very low and the entrepreneur has the opportunity to earn good money

3. Perfumes

There have never been famous perfumers in China, but the country is very good at copying fragrances, bringing them to the maximum similarity with the original. At the same time, a similar branded product costs 10-20 times more expensive.

The response rate of entrepreneurs in China is very fast: a new branded fragrance appears on the market, and Asian masters are already in full swing creating an analogue.

4. Accessories

Watches, women's and men's bags, wallets, phone accessories are very popular and sold items. Fakes in this category of goods are difficult to distinguish from the original. Substitutes for well-known brands are always in great demand among the population and their supply is very cost-effective.

5. Souvenirs

Most of the souvenirs in the world are of Chinese origin. Tourists and travelers always purchase these products.

Products are made from glass, ceramics, plastic, which allows it to retain its consumer properties for a long time, be stored in warehouses (in the garage) and be sold gradually.

6. Everything for cars

The total number of vehicles in Russia is increasing from year to year, and the cost of car maintenance is also growing: technical inspection, repair costs, insurance, fuel. And the objective desire of motorists to save on related products is understandable.

Sale spare parts, brushes, covers and car video and audio equipment will allow the entrepreneur to satisfy demand and provide himself with a significant level of income.

8. Conclusion + related video 🎥

Business in cooperation with manufacturers and a supplier from China, with a rational organization of work, is very profitable, especially thanks to intermediaries with low commissions, ordering goods from China becomes much easier and more convenient. The price difference of goods in this case between the “Celestial Empire” and Russia can be 500 % and more.

By choosing the right niche and working with reliable suppliers, an entrepreneur has the opportunity to build a stable profitable business.

Many young and successful entrepreneurs have already launched their startup projects, where a certain part of the business is occupied by goods from China. we wrote in one of our previous issues.

Dear readers of the RichPro.ru business magazine, we will be grateful if you share your experience and comments on the topic of publication in the comments below. We wish you good luck and success in doing business with China!

Joint purchases, or joint ventures for short, is a combination of words that has become very popular in recent years.

Joint purchases - the name itself already explains the essence: a certain number of people are consolidated in order to buy this or that product in bulk. As you know, buying in bulk is even cheaper. However, someone has to deal with bringing people together and ordering a product. For example, it is possible to buy 50 units of a product at a cost significantly less than the market price.

Sometimes a client does not need to buy a lot of goods, and if you find several clients, then there will be a hope to profitably buy the right thing.

Joint buying is when a group of people buy the same product at a low wholesale purchase price. It is when you participate in joint purchases, buy something together with others, that the desire to become an organizer of joint purchases arises, and at the same time the question arises of how to become an organizer of a joint venture.

What can you earn here? Naturally, % markup to the cost of the product. Traditionally, it is 10-30%. The percentage of cheating depends on the initial price of the product. If the product is not expensive, then you can make a large% cheat, and vice versa, if the product is expensive, then a large% cheat is no longer worth doing. You need to create your own price list, in which the new cost will be indicated. The cost formula is as follows: the price of the goods from the supplier + your% markup. In any case, you will have an income. You will not have a minus for money.

Joint purchases are not a complicated business. If you understand it, then you will succeed and be able to have a stable income. The time spent on purchases is very little.

Gradually, you will be able to control several joint purchases at once.

If you were looking for work at home, on maternity leave, work on the Internet, then working as an organizer of joint purchases is a great option. You will get several advantages from this job at once: you will buy goods at low prices for yourself, your friends and family, and you will also be able to have a stable good income.

Popular co-purchase items

You need to offer products that are in high demand. Find a sought-after product that will actually be ordered on interesting terms in bulk. The vast space of the Internet and online stores will undoubtedly help in this. The most popular products are:

• Children's clothes and devices for children of the first years of life.
• Kids toys.
• Women's and men's clothing branded and Russian brands.
• Women's and men's accessories (belts, umbrellas, wallets, business card holders, handbags).
• Bijouterie.
• Cosmetics and perfumes of famous brands.
• Household and household items (towels, small appliances, dishes)

When choosing a suitable category of goods, bet on things that are interesting to you and your family members, since it is much easier to become an organizer of joint purchases in the area in which you are well versed. In this case, you will understand what aspects to pay attention to when choosing a supplier of a product line.

Who Can Succeed as a Collaborative Buyer?

• Women on maternity leave, having the opportunity to search for suitable suppliers during the daytime sleep of the baby.
• Mothers of elementary school students who do not have the opportunity to go to the office for the whole working day.
• People with disabilities.
• Students with a well-developed entrepreneurial streak.
• And almost all other people who have free time and are looking for an additional source of income.

Where to begin? How to become an organizer of joint purchases?

• Find the category of goods for which you will make a JV.
• Find a suitable supplier with the lowest prices and find out the conditions joint work.
• It is necessary to decide how specifically you will work: you can engage in this type of activity as an individual or legal entity. About this in detail has the opportunity tell the organizer of joint purchases working in this area. Reviews are such that it's better after all register as a legal entity. Open a current account in a well-known bank in your region, which has an advanced Internet banking system. This is essential for quick settlements between the participant and the organizer, and the organizer - with the supplier.
• Later, you will need to select the Internet source through which you will work. For example, you can use a web page, a forum thread, or your own website. Register on forums that are popular with the target audience, online resources dedicated to joint purchases, become a member of groups in social networks, and post the terms of the joint venture. Forum is the most famous shopping site. You need to create your own theme and submit it for review. It may well be that the topic will become paid, and it will be necessary to transfer part of the personal funds to the moderator. To date, websites have appeared for organizing purchases. This way is probably more correct. If the website has proven itself well, then a trust appears between the organizer and the buyer, which insures against various risks.

• Then you need to find those very people - customers who want to buy this product cheaper than it is available for sale in shopping centers. The Internet comes to the rescue again. You can post invitations to joint purchase on different forums or special JV websites. You can create your own website, but it's better to do it when things go uphill.
• Process orders and pay for goods to the supplier.
• Receive goods, pack and send to participants by a suitable trucking company.

Five secrets to becoming a successful co-buyer

1. It is important to have a free required amount that can be used in the process of buying out the goods - if the size of children's tracksuits is not completely collected, and one size is “hanging”, then by adding the missing necessary amount, you will buy out the goods, and sell the unclaimed unit by creating a separate ad.
2. Send the goods to the client only after receiving the full amount to the bank account. Sending goods in the absence of prepayment, it is easy to become a victim of scams.
3. Reputation is everything. The participants of the joint venture are constantly interested in the reputation of the person with whom the transaction is planned. Therefore, be polite, in ambiguous moments, look for a compromise.
4. Efficiency in the work of the organizer of joint purchases determines the monthly income. By timely answering the questions of potential participants within the framework of communication on the Web, answering phone calls and promptly sending out goods, the organizer has the opportunity to earn on turnover.
5. Almost all resources do not allow new organizers to work with prepayment from participants. This is a concern for the safety of the participants in the joint venture. And therefore, to organize the first purchases, it is better to choose cheap goods in order to sell them soon on the selected resource, and attach the rest among friends or on bulletin boards.

Risks in organizing your activities

• You need to know that before becoming a co-buyer, you need to assess the risks involved. As a rule, they are related specifically to the order through the global network and the delivery of goods. Buyers do not see the products live, therefore, when they purchase them, unpleasant surprises can await them.
• Plus, there may be a discrepancy between scales, colors and parameters.
• Well, another subject on which the triumph of the purchase depends is the carrier. If the transportation is delayed, then the organizer of the joint venture almost constantly has to listen to reproaches.

• Caution buyers that you personally are not responsible in any way for the quality, size, colors of the goods and transportation.
• Before collecting applications, study all the data about the supplier or intermediary TaoBao and Alibaba.
• Work only on advance payment from buyers.
• Clearly and diligently record all information about orders, so as not to get lost during the sorting of goods.
• You can give an order only if you provide a passport and, as a rule, a receipt for payment.
• The place and time of receipt of goods should be fully coordinated with all participants in the joint venture.

We invite organizers of joint purchases

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