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How do I find out company suppliers?
Major suppliers of a company may be mentioned in press releases or in journal articles. If the company is public, and has a few very large suppliers, they may be mentioned in the company annual 10Ks.
Where is the best place to find suppliers?
Here are ways to find suppliers.
- Trade directories. Looking through business-to-business trade directories is an obvious way to find suppliers.
- Trade shows and exhibitions. Trade shows and exhibitions offer opportunities to identify suppliers.
- Social networks.
- Trade association.
- Recommendations.
- Utilities.
How do you find the supply chain of a product?
Search by product, supplier/ buyer company names, and industries. You may also want to look for articles from trade publications which may mention a company’s chain. Use ABI/INFORM Global and Business Source Complete. Try searching for supply chain AND [your company’s name].
How do I find suppliers for my small business?
How to find a wholesaler to supply your small business
- Understand Distribution Channels.
- Try the Manufacturer First.
- Have a Productive First Contact.
- Get Specific in Online Searches.
- Look for Wholesale Lots on eBay.
- Check Major B2B Marketplaces.
- Join Professional Networks.
- Subscribe to Trade Publications.
Where do retailers buy their products?
Retailers typically have three main options when it comes to sourcing products. Some merchants work directly with manufacturers, while others buy from wholesalers. There are also a number of retailers who make their products themselves.
How do I buy a company name?
Registering a trademark for a company name is pretty straightforward. Many businesses can file an application online in less than 90 minutes, without a lawyer’s help. The simplest way to register is on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Web site, www.uspto.gov.
What makes a good supplier?
Product quality, price, availability, reliability and customer service are all important factors in identifying a good supplier. A solid reputation is good indicator of this and the willingness to work with you to grow your business by selling more products to you.
How to select a supplier?
Supplier Selection Scorecard. The first step in the supplier selection process is to create a supplier selection scorecard.
How to find suppliers for a new business?
Find Suppliers on the Web. You can make the use of Google or other major search engines.
How to find retail suppliers?
Online Forums. – Joining an online forum which caters to a base of users of your product has multiple benefits.