Tips on what to look for when choosing a supplier for your business. Finding suppliers with the best price, best products, and who are safe and reliable to buy from.

1. Finding The Right In finding the right supplier for your
business, the initial thought is often
price, and it certainly should be high
Supplier on the list.
Once you’ve determined the right
products and services for your
business, product purchasing needs
to also focus on quick delivery times
as well.
Moving goods with fast customer
delivery ensures higher client
satisfaction and minimises your
capital being tied up in stock.
Here Are 5 Tips To Help You Find
These Suppliers
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2. Financial Security Solid Communication
1 Your supplier needs solid financial stability to ensure
2 and Service
product supply continuance.
Your own customer service will hinge on your
suppliers’ ability to provide feedback on supply and
delivery.
How proactive they are when you initially sign-up with
them will be an indicator for the future.
Pricing
3 You need to determine whether you’re only selling on the
lowest price or a combination of low prices as well as
service, reliability and quality.
The lowest price can often indicate poor quality.
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3. Flexibility
4 If you’re able to place frequent, small orders, your
5 Consistent Quality
business is able to avoid tying up its money in too much Expectations will be high with your customers in receiving
stock. quality goods and consistent quality as well, particularly
given the scepticism with which consumers approach
Can your supplier provide this flexibility as well as supply online shopping.
speed?
Keep in mind, your customers will associate poor quality
with your business - not your supplier.
Buying from a carefully researched group of suppliers will also bring other additional benefits to your business, such as:
o Your importance to them will increase
o It’s likely you’ll be able to get better deals so you’re able to gain an additional competitive edge on pricing
About Alibaba.com
Alibaba.com (HKSE: 1688.HK) is the global leader in e-commerce for small businesses and the flagship company of Alibaba Group. Founded in
1999, Alibaba.com makes it easy for millions of buyers and suppliers around the world to do business online.
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4. Alibaba Australia’s Social Media Channels
Facebook: Facebook has over 10 million active Australian users per month so becoming an active participant with the Alibaba Facebook Page will
have benefits for any proactive business.
The Alibaba Facebook Page boasts instant downloads of the Business Starter Kit for sourcing products and finding quality suppliers. You’re able to
view videos, Alibaba Upcoming Events, member testimonials and exclusive promotions and event invites.
LinkedIn: The LinkedIn Alibaba Group will connect like-minded members, provide a new stream of potential suppliers and foster stronger relationships
with existing members. The Group allows members to expand into their professional LinkedIn network, using an already trusted global brand.
Twitter: Get fast and instant facts from Alibaba, by following our Twitter profile alibaba_aus
We’ll be ‘tweeting’ our own flavour of AliFacts with useful and helpful reminders for your Australian on-line experience in buying and supplying.
Here’s a recent ‘tweet’ highlighting what a local Adelaide business is doing: “An Adelaide hair salon is using Alibaba.com to grow its business & help
cancer patients look & feel their best http://ow.ly/629r8“
YouTube: The Alibaba Australia YouTube Video Channel is a growing member showcase of success stories and testimonials. To get a taste of the sort of
member stories you could also be a part of, check out THIS VIDEO.
Participating allows for expanding your market reach and to tell the world about your products and services.
Alibaba Blog: The Alibaba AU Blog provides tips for the online trading beginner, setting up a successful online business, advice in finding the right
products from the right suppliers for your business and information on how best to optimise your product line and process.
Access the latest trends and products in Australia’s online trading industry by subscribing to the blog.
Join Together For Greater Success
Alibaba is firmly dedicated to rapid growth within the Australian market and, more importantly, our partnerships with Australian members.
Like any strong and long-term business relationship, your success is our success.
Please do check through each of the Alibaba Social Channels we have put together and join those that align to your business and personal objectives.
Can We Spread Your Word Too?
If you have a successful sourcing / business story to tell, we would love to hear from you via our Social Media Channels.
We like to promote success stories via Testimonials, Press Releases and in general, our Social Media Channels – please do let us know your story.
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