The Asset of an Importer

A lot has been written about China in recent years.  So many people in the West think that there are virtually unlimited business opportunities there.  Of course, this expectation has been very much exaggerated.  There are a multitude of Chinese based businesses to buy from today on line.  However, dealing directly with a Chinese based business can be risky.  The costs of international shipping are expensive and it will take a very long time for your purchase to arrive.

This is where the value of an import company based in America becomes a reliable and safe method of obtaining your merchandise.  One of the biggest problems in dealing directly with a China based company is that of crossing the language barrier.  Unless you speak Mandarin fluently, communication with a Chinese company may be a more difficult challenge than you expect.  The advantage of an import company is that they have already crossed all the communication hurdles for you, have negotiated the best price possible directly with Chinese manufacturers, and have the merchandise in stock to ship directly to you at a fair price.

There is indeed great business opportunities in China today.  Americans have been excited about business with China for a long time now.  This is probably due to the Chinese government's desire for foreign capital and our technology.  Plus, there is aproximately 1.3 billion consumers in China alone.  Just be cautious about doing business directly in China, unless you have taken the time and spent the effort to know what you are doing.  Whenever possible, rely on your American based import company until you understand the situation in China.  You won't regret it!

Best regards from your friend,

Harlan Urwiler

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