ow.ly/nBJS5 Bare Necessities: Three Tips for Identifying Your Supplier There is plenty to think about as you launch your new business. Any time you’re able to streamline the process, you do yourself a great favor because the simpler the startup, the less stressed you’ll be. There’s a reason Hollywood movies generally spend a minimum of six months in pre-production, because creativity and ingenuity work better when the incidentals are covered. Minimizing your stress load translates to better service, and will assuredly increase profits! One area in which new business owners generally create vast amounts of needless stress? Locating and dealing with suppliers. Whether you create your products by hand or sell the creations of another producer, you will ultimately need to obtain either raw materials or the actual goods themselves. A supplier can assist you in providing the essentials for your company. But if you value the success of your business, you cannot settle for just any provider. You will need a supplier who can send you high-quality materials whenever and wherever you need them and at a price you can afford. Fortunately, thanks to the Internet age, such suppliers are in abundance. Here’s how you can find them: Search Engine One piece of advice rises to the top whenever typical business questions come up:When in doubt, Google. That’s the mantra that applies to everything from cat videos to business endeavors. Develop a specific search term related to the type of supplier you’re looking for, and then browse the links that come up. But as always, buyer beware—not all websites are reliable. Generate a list of possible suppliers then discuss your options with your peers and other small business that work in similar industries. Before you decide to invest in goods from an online supplier, do your research and check for signs of a scam. Ideally, your supplier will be accredited by the Better Business Bureau and highly rated by sources such as Angie’s...
Posted on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:02:19 +0000
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