Buying products in bulk will drive down the cost of your order.
For modern business owners, purchasing from overseas suppliers is often the most cost-efficient way to put goods on their shelves. Goods are often mass-produced in factories overseas and sold at a reduced price. International trade plays a key role in today's business world. Business owners that can spot deals in foreign markets and capitalize on opportunity are ultimately the ones that prove successful in their own marketplace. Competition drives international trade, and success means knowing compete.
Instructions
1. Look at various international suppliers over the Internet when explore the sporting goods you want to purchase. Make a list of prospective suppliers then contact each company for a price list and samples of the equipment. Choose your desired products and make your order online with your credit card.
2. Locate a freight forwarder to transport your shipment from port to port. Contact other importers of sporting goods and ask which freight forwarders they normally use. A reliable freight forwarder will help you avoid international shipping difficulties.
3. Contact a customs broker to make certain your order clears government customs upon entry into the country. Make arrangements to have your goods handed off from the freight forwarder to the broker. Always use a reliable broker to make sure your goods arrive safely.
4. Make arrangements with a trucking company to transport your goods once they clear customs. Most companies will ship to your place of business, but will deliver to you house for an additional fee.
5. Request that each service provide an estimated time of arrival so you can coordinate their pickup and departure times. This will also help you get a sense of when the products will be available to your customers.
