New in the Business field
Hello everybody!

This is Miele from Italy.

I would like to ask to everyone if is there a little chance to start my own business in a filed. I mean, I decided to build my own business, I would like to be a brocker and link suppliers to customers. I would like to work on a commission but I have no idea how to start.

1) have I to introduce myself to suppliers or potential customers first??

2) Which field is more easly approchable for an unexpertise person like me?

3) What will be my responsabilities? My duties? My costs?

4) I would like to act just as a contact btw supplier and customers, so I don't want to sign any contract with them... if the transaction will be closed succsefully btw them, they have to pay my commission. Do you suggest I have to sign a contract to guarantee myself in receiving my commission?

I won't open any agency or company but work in my home like intermediatery. Do you think is possible?

I really thank anyone will give me suggets and help me in starting this buisness.

Replying to [Miele]: Miele, if you have no experience what is the added value of the service you will provide?

In order for you to make introductions and get paid for it you need to know that the supplier is in fact a real supplier, you need to know their products and their pricing structure. You need to have real contacts within the companies supplying products to your buyers. If your getting paid you are in fact entering into a contract on behalf of the parties paying your commision. I have done this exact job for more than 25 years. In order to get a hnadle on what is expected of an agent you should check out becoming a manufacturing representative for a few companies who will either pay you a commision based on net profit or straight up salary.

The below information is provided via www.bls.com and basically defines the role in which you attempting.

Sales representatives are an important part of manufacturers’ and wholesalers’ success. Regardless of the type of product they sell, sales representatives’ primary duties are to make wholesale and retail buyers and purchasing agents interested in their merchandise and to address any of their clients’ questions and concerns. Sales representatives demonstrate their products and explain how using those products can reduce costs and increase sales. Sales representatives may represent one or several manufacturers or wholesale distributors by selling one product or a complementary line of products. The clients of sales representatives span almost every industry and include other manufacturers, wholesale and retail establishments, construction contractors, and government agencies.

The process of promoting and selling products can take up to several months. Sales representatives present their products to a customer and negotiate the sale. Whether in person or over the phone, they can make a persuasive sales pitch and often will immediately answer technical and non-technical questions about the products. They may also record any interactions with clients and their respective sales to better match their future needs and sales potential.

Sales representatives have several duties beyond selling products. They analyze sales statistics; prepare reports; and handle administrative duties, such as filing expense accounts, scheduling appointments, and making travel plans. They also read about new and existing products and monitor the sales, prices, and products of their competitors.

Manufacturers’ representatives who operate a sales agency must also manage their business. This requires organizational and general business skills, as well as knowledge of accounting, marketing, and administration. Usually, however, sales representatives gain experience and recognition with a manufacturer or wholesaler before becoming self-employed.

If you want to read about the subject in its entirety go to:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos119.htm

Ranger

I agree with Ranger - your first job is to determine why your customers should pay you for your service? You seem to have a pretty good level of English which could be the key to your success, but you will need to back that up with something else to win your customers support.

Feel free to contact me via the TM as I would be happy to discuss things with you to see if there is some potential here.

Replying to [Miele]:Hey, once upon a time, i also got this kind of idea. But compared with you, I was much more confused. Because I don't know where to start. In my opinion, if you want to start a field, you'd better choose the one that you're familiar with, or interested in. And i guess on-line shop is a good try. I will pratise it one day.

Replying to [Miele]:Egernia, plz add me, I can't add you. I am not a premium member. my msn is: *you can't post contact details. I sent your contact to Erg for you.Mod*

Replying to [Miele]:To Ranger, thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Replying to [Miele]: MIELE if you are interested to start your own business , try to make all the necessay servey at your end , an get the product or service you want to start with , it is not so easy to start an international business from home , you need to know the availablilty and demand of the product in the market you want to deal. but do not give up the hope ever yes you can start it , actually supplier needs there agents or representatives for there products , Even I need an agent If you like you can add me at your trademanger any time I can offer you some of the products you can represent for me. this can be a deal if you like to proceed.

WISH YOU A BEST OF LUCK!

Replying to [Miele]:. Sure u can .work in your home with a computer,to be a SOHO.Come on !go get them!

*Please read the posting rules. NO contact info and no trade leads.Mod*

u can go to the link www.CJ.com then u will learn how to deal with sellers and buyers to get ur commession

Replying to [Miele]:I think do the things which others can't do ,it will be easy success

Replying to [Miele]:

You are in the selling market and the most important thing for you is to find a trustful supplier and products which could bring you real commission.

I am also very interested in these kind of cooperation and would expand our products to a new country.That sounds good!