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Successful Importing, Part 5: Manage Currency Risk

Posted on September 13, 2012 · Posted in Industry Insight

Importing usually means buying in a different currency and moving exchange rates can have a big effect on your profits. I discuss tips on how to help. Manage Currency Risk Risk: When buying and selling in different currencies, exchange rate swings can be costly. Reward: In the same way, you..
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Technology Tools for Wholesalers and B2B

Posted on August 2, 2012 · Posted in Resources, Technology

I can’t get enough productivity tools, so I thought I’d share which ones worked for me when I was wholesaling – enjoy! There are tons of tools I use, but here are a bunch that  directly apply to wholesale and importing. They are in no particular order, I just started listing..
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Successful Importing, Part 4: Getting Paid!

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Selling goods on credit is a normal activity in the trade industry but can become challenging to wholesalers. Here are some helpful tips. Welcome to a 7-part series of short articles that I hope will give you a solid foundation of what makes for good importing. This series was inspired by..
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Magento Updates Include HTML5 and More Paypal

Posted on May 10, 2012 · Posted in eCommerce, News

The Magento eCommerce platform has built in new technology, like HTML5 and Paypal features.  The full release can be seen here. For wholesalers and distributors, it provides a further opportunity to offer rich web experiences to their customers. The Paypal features can make it easier to capture revenue via different..
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Successful Importing, Part 3: Pay Suppliers Without Getting Burned

Posted on April 27, 2012 · Posted in Industry Insight

For importers, a healthy relationship with suppliers is important. Part of that relationship involves paying them and protecting yourself. Welcome to a 7-part series of short articles that I hope will give you a solid foundation of what makes for good importing. This series was inspired by the previous article Wholesalers are..
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Successful Importing, Part 2: Quality is Key

Posted on March 28, 2012 · Posted in Industry Insight

Quality control is an important part of every importer’s buying process. Learn about practical tips every importer needs to employ. Welcome to a 7-part series of short articles that I hope will give you a solid foundation of what makes for good importing. This series was inspired by the previous article Wholesalers..
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Successful Importing, Part 1: Develop Products That Sell

Posted on March 15, 2012 · Posted in Industry Insight

Developing products can feel like gambling. I explore simple, realistic ways to increase the chances of success for creating new products. Welcome to a 7-part series of short articles that I hope will give you a solid foundation of what makes for good importing. This series was inspired by the previous..
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Cloud Computing Can Transform Operations for Wholesalers

Posted on February 12, 2012 · Posted in Technology

The cloud isn’t just for websites any more. Cloud computing can transform the entire operations of wholesale businesses. It may not be a paradigm shift, but certainly a significant one for all IT departments. Technology has changed the way business is done in so many ways.  Machines, robots, computers, cell phones,..
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Can hosted e-commerce work for wholesale?

Posted on February 3, 2012 · Posted in eCommerce

A comparison of the top hosted e-commerce services like Volusion and BigCommerce, and how well they meet the needs of wholesale.   What is hosted e-commerce? Comparing hosted to custom built e-commerce is like renting to building a house.  Hosted e-commerce is already built and you pay a monthly fee..
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Shows Shows Shows! – A list of wholesale trade show directories

Posted on January 28, 2012 · Posted in Resources

A listing of buying and selling wholesale trade shows and directories.  Trade shows are a valuable way to meet buyers and suppliers. I’ll be frank.  I imagined this post to be a listing of all the selling shows and buying shows relevant for wholesalers, organized by category, country and dates...
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