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Getting products from China

Find the products you’re interested in, and import them into the market that you are familiar with.
They can be something you have in mind.   Do not be surprise, however, that you will run into many other products more interesting when you are conducting the research.
There are many sources to find the products. The easiest points to start with is the Internet.  Among them is a popular Chinese site known as alibaba.com. You may want to read more about it.
The Official Alibaba.com Success Guide: Insider Tips and Strategies for Sourcing Products from the Worlds Largest B2B Marketplace
You can also find on the internet listings of companies that offer to help you with the sourcing. Register with some of them just to try out. You will receive tons of products supply information and price lists.
Shortlist the suppliers that you intend to work with, and then:
• Understand the suppliers. Find out how long they’ve been in business, whether they have attended any major trade shows, and the companies they have manufactured for.
• Decide on the supplier that you want to work with.

For step-by-step instructions on how to import from China from a veteran, click here.