Never give up because success takes time!
Post 1 of 98
Well after 1 year on Alibaba I got my first sale. Not that big but at least it's a foot in the door to the US. Just thought I share that with you guys that are having doubts about business on this site.
Just remember NEVER GIVE UP.
![[em3]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_grin.gif)
Just remember NEVER GIVE UP.
08 Oct 2006 22:40
Post 2 of 98
Replying to [johnleo]:Congratulations!![[em19]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_great.gif)
,I am a fresh hand in business .What you say make me confirm the confidence thank you very much! I hope more can see this page as a guide.
,I am a fresh hand in business .What you say make me confirm the confidence thank you very much! I hope more can see this page as a guide.
15 Nov 2006 00:44
Post 3 of 98
Replying to [johnleo]: THIS IS RIAZ MOMIN FROM PAKISTAN.
NEVER EVER GIVEUP IN ANY CASE. DO WORK HONESTY B/C HONESTY IS BEST
NEVER EVER GIVEUP IN ANY CASE. DO WORK HONESTY B/C HONESTY IS BEST
15 Nov 2006 01:07
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Replying to [becky online]: ALIBABA IS VERY GOOD WEB SITE FOR NEW BUSINESS COMPANIES. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY INFO PLS EMAIL ME riazmomin786@gmail.com
15 Nov 2006 01:09
Post 5 of 98
Replying to [johnleo]:
Wel done
May I add whilst that I have been at it for a few years, it takes more than Ailbaba to get orders.
I am in the furniture business as a consultant and we all know how difficult that is![[em2]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_laugh.gif)
The point is -and that is valid for manufacturers too- that I visit at least 6 trade portals a day, as I live in Asia I travel and visit factories in China, Indonesia etc. on a regular basis, go to the trade shows, bump into the buyers, talk to the manufacturers, post on forums, go to USA and Europe twice a year for face-to-face meetings, visit retailers etc, the list goes on.
I for one would never buy without seeing the producer eye to eye, audit his factory and discussing his terms.
You'd be safer to buy through wholesalers in your own country, one thing is for sure, buyers won't come to you, you have to get them win over their trust, Do Know Your Product(that's where most fail) and be professional in your manners.
If you do all that you will have success!
Cheers,
Bert
Wel done
May I add whilst that I have been at it for a few years, it takes more than Ailbaba to get orders.
I am in the furniture business as a consultant and we all know how difficult that is
The point is -and that is valid for manufacturers too- that I visit at least 6 trade portals a day, as I live in Asia I travel and visit factories in China, Indonesia etc. on a regular basis, go to the trade shows, bump into the buyers, talk to the manufacturers, post on forums, go to USA and Europe twice a year for face-to-face meetings, visit retailers etc, the list goes on.
I for one would never buy without seeing the producer eye to eye, audit his factory and discussing his terms.
You'd be safer to buy through wholesalers in your own country, one thing is for sure, buyers won't come to you, you have to get them win over their trust, Do Know Your Product(that's where most fail) and be professional in your manners.
If you do all that you will have success!
Cheers,
Bert
15 Nov 2006 04:24
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Replying to [johnleo]:
Exactly! Please do not give up easily. We have to insist if we believed the market, buyer and the products.
Jacky
Exactly! Please do not give up easily. We have to insist if we believed the market, buyer and the products.
Jacky
15 Nov 2006 19:28
Post 7 of 98
Replying to [johnleo]:
![[em10]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_silly.gif)
never give up , where there is a will , there is a way
never give up , where there is a will , there is a way
16 Nov 2006 02:11
Post 8 of 98
Yes, really its not so easy to take the first step, first sale, but if you could success on, you will never give up for it.
Tekin![[em20]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_victory.gif)
Tekin
16 Nov 2006 14:45
Post 9 of 98
Replying to [johnleo]:![[em4]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_sad.gif)
two months went by, but I have not got a real customer. sometimes i want to give up.
two months went by, but I have not got a real customer. sometimes i want to give up.
16 Nov 2006 16:16
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Replying to [kreonkoncept]:you are so excellent, but all are new for me, i don't know how to start my business.![[em8]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_cry.gif)
16 Nov 2006 16:22
Post 11 of 98
Replying to [johnleo]:Congrats, ![[em16]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_applause.gif)
That mean I have 10 and a half months in hand![[em1]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_smile.gif)
That mean I have 10 and a half months in hand
17 Nov 2006 02:49