Can someone find the basic start for import & export
Post 1 of 24
Hello alibaba's world. I am from london and I want to do some serious import export b/w london and pakistan. I always adore the import export but can't find the Basic start.
I know there are very professional and good people in this forum, who can give me valuable advices? You must have gone throuh experiences when you guys started the import export things, therefore, you can share your expeience, tips suggesstion with me. I will really gratefull and thanfull to you for your cooperating.Thanks so much.
14 Jul 2007 04:30
Post 2 of 24
Replying to [new_to_new_world]:
I want you to tell us more details about the ploblem and what you need. So we may could do something to you.
I want you to tell us more details about the ploblem and what you need. So we may could do something to you.
14 Jul 2007 06:48
Post 3 of 24
Replying to [new_to_new_world]:
It is difficult to learn about things that you want to do unless you are actually doing them. You have atleast two paths to walk on. One is to take an entry level job in a trading company or any kind of sales/marketing company, remember to really think what you are doing and thereby learn. Another way is to start a company, it is usually such a lengthy process if done for the first time without prior experience that if you get it going, you will probably manage to make some trade too.
It is difficult to learn about things that you want to do unless you are actually doing them. You have atleast two paths to walk on. One is to take an entry level job in a trading company or any kind of sales/marketing company, remember to really think what you are doing and thereby learn. Another way is to start a company, it is usually such a lengthy process if done for the first time without prior experience that if you get it going, you will probably manage to make some trade too.
14 Jul 2007 12:12
Post 4 of 24
Replying to [new_to_new_world]: In my opinion, the most important thing doing business in a market is to get yourself acquainted with it first. After that, step by step you will learn what you need to acquire. Because you are planning to imp & exp from Pakistan, I have no chance to be your helper. But if one day you would like to do it with China market, just send me a message:
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Good luck
14 Jul 2007 20:04
Post 5 of 24
Replying to [new_to_new_world]:
Firstly, I would like to tell you the experience of my boss from USA: he is one that very agressive and always ready to find new chances-new supplier, new employees, new business......when he started purchasing from China, he is almost know nothing about this country. However, after one year's struggle, our business is becoming better and better.
Here is my suggestions FYI only:
1. start from the industry that you are familiar with.
2. In china, being a client can always have priority during negotiation, so, when you buy products, there is no afraid of making mistakes-the supplier will forgive you. I have no idea of other countires, maybe something like in china.
3. find someone in the supplier's country to help you-pay high salary to find good ones and if he/she is qualified, he/she will bring you more beyond what you pay. Otherwise, find another one!
4. prepare a business trip to the suppliers (better find several suppliers and let them compete) and talk with them seriously.
All the best!
Firstly, I would like to tell you the experience of my boss from USA: he is one that very agressive and always ready to find new chances-new supplier, new employees, new business......when he started purchasing from China, he is almost know nothing about this country. However, after one year's struggle, our business is becoming better and better.
Here is my suggestions FYI only:
1. start from the industry that you are familiar with.
2. In china, being a client can always have priority during negotiation, so, when you buy products, there is no afraid of making mistakes-the supplier will forgive you. I have no idea of other countires, maybe something like in china.
3. find someone in the supplier's country to help you-pay high salary to find good ones and if he/she is qualified, he/she will bring you more beyond what you pay. Otherwise, find another one!
4. prepare a business trip to the suppliers (better find several suppliers and let them compete) and talk with them seriously.
All the best!
15 Jul 2007 02:37
Post 6 of 24
Replying to [Leon Yu]: dear leon, thank for you valuable suggestion, i really appreicate your fast and friendly reply. Yes u r right i shoul bear in mind these suggestion but
1-i think that i am in very entry level and u suggest i should start from familir field, but you may know that may be the thing i familiar with not that good that it would guide me to successfull import export. or i should start from anything despite seeing its future growth and demand
2. and other things hiring and negotiation, i am such learner and begginer that's why i can't take risk to hire some one and leave everything to that, may in future if i collect enough capital it would be possible but right now i am not in such condition. any how dear i again very thankful to you and hope that you will continuesly awarded with such the suggestion. take care
1-i think that i am in very entry level and u suggest i should start from familir field, but you may know that may be the thing i familiar with not that good that it would guide me to successfull import export. or i should start from anything despite seeing its future growth and demand
2. and other things hiring and negotiation, i am such learner and begginer that's why i can't take risk to hire some one and leave everything to that, may in future if i collect enough capital it would be possible but right now i am not in such condition. any how dear i again very thankful to you and hope that you will continuesly awarded with such the suggestion. take care
15 Jul 2007 05:04
Post 7 of 24
Replying to [Kevin Lee]:hello, kevin, i could not believe that there is such the friendly people on Alibaba, i posted the query 2 days back and now i have four valuable replies, thank man, anyhow, basically as you know i am about to start this new experience, and you already have ![[em20]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_victory.gif)
so what you do when you acquainted with the market should i go and aks trading company to give me job which they usually don't do, or should i read articles. i havn't any clear pic where to start.. but i have strong passion to start.. so please may be you can give me some extra tips. thanks
so what you do when you acquainted with the market should i go and aks trading company to give me job which they usually don't do, or should i read articles. i havn't any clear pic where to start.. but i have strong passion to start.. so please may be you can give me some extra tips. thanks
15 Jul 2007 05:11
Post 8 of 24
Replying to [jarkko]: yes dear, u r right about the two paths, but first one i e to join some firm,do you think that firms give the chances to lay man to work with them, i am afraid i don't think so, how capable are you they always looking for some experience and qualification. so its seem easy path but little curvy on the other hand open the firm yes its very very difficult but don't you think that all the strings are in your hand. you r the boss and u r the employee, do you know somebody who is begginer and take what path you mentioned may be he can a role model for me. thanks for you advices keep in touch. bye
15 Jul 2007 05:15
Post 9 of 24
Replying to [lionone]: no problem to explain more, basically, i m want to make my career in import export not just average but successful. But unfortunately i don't know where to start. thats why i am asking the help from experienced persons like you. that from where should i start, what products are most desireable in UK. should i check always on ali baba or somewhere else, i know these things are pretty stupids that i want a successfull importer exporter but these are also essentail. so please give me help as much as you feel comfortable. thanks for your time.. take care
15 Jul 2007 05:18
Post 10 of 24
Replying to [new_to_new_world]:
There are two very distinctive entry-level paths that you can take. One is freight handling companies, where you will see how goods flow in international trade. Other is any commission based sales job, you need both skills to be successful trader.
There are two very distinctive entry-level paths that you can take. One is freight handling companies, where you will see how goods flow in international trade. Other is any commission based sales job, you need both skills to be successful trader.
16 Jul 2007 05:26
Post 11 of 24
What i can suggest to you is that you should go to Pakistan and do some research for what you can sell in the market from UK.One of the main business in pakistan can be exporting cars to Pakistan as I am doing the same.You should make some connection in the market.It will help you.Rest is upto you...
16 Jul 2007 05:43