When starting or building your private label company, you may consider sourcing your products one of your biggest challenges or obstacles. Of course, there are some well-known—perhaps even popular—sourcing choices that many business owners use, such as Alibaba and AliExpress. Both are Chinese-based companies that sell retail goods online, which private labelers can then resell as part of their businesses. Yes, many sellers on Alibaba and AliExpress are retailers selling retail products, which means…expensive.
If you think there might be a few drawbacks to using Alibaba or AliExpress, then you’re right. Higher prices, lack of packaging control, potential scammers, counterfeiting, deceptive products and more. Without high levels of experience using these sourcing tools, you could also find yourself losing more money than you’re making.
There Is a Better Way
Fortunately, there is a better way: sourcing products from China and working directly with the manufacturer. That’s why we have been traveling to China since 1989. We’ve been able to support and private label over 800 brands for some of the largest retailers in the industry. Now, we share this strategy with business owners just like you.
One of the fastest way to work directly with the factory and with reliable suppliers that support you and your business is by attending the Canton Fair.
There is a long list of reasons that the Canton Fair is your best option for sourcing products from China, but the most important ones are:
- Save months, if not longer, looking for new products. When you attend the Canton Fair, what would take you months, if not years, to source and communicate online is done with us by your side in 4 days.
- Meet in person. Touch and feel the product and leave with FREE samples. This alone will save you months of back and forth communication and hundreds of dollars in sample costs.
- Vet out the manufacturer. You build a reliable relationship face to face, so you won’t need to worry who is on the other side of the computer.
As easy as this all sounds—and we make it as easy as possible, we promise—there are still a few tips you can keep in mind to make your Canton Fair experience even better.
Take Sourcing Products from China to the Next Level
- Spend time getting to know the supplier online and the company. This may take many emails and phone calls, and a ton of time, but it will save you a ton of money in the long run.
- Get samples of everything a couple times as each sample may come in differently.
- Make sure you aren’t relying on the supplier to understand the logistics and importing details of your product, including knowing your tariff codes and how you can save money.
Making sure you align yourself with a proficient logistics team or mentors who can support you through this process will save you a ton of time and money. Logistics and customs change daily, so you need professionals you can help you along the way. That’s us, by the way.
Don’t Go It Alone
If you are considering going to the Canton Fair then don’t do it alone. So many try and don’t succeed. There are too many obstacles that will get in the way. If you are going to travel all the way there, you want to leave successful.
Private Label University has a 100% success rate with business owners who travel with us. We have been going to the fair for over 25 years, which has given us the time and experience to develop a process to success…and there is a process.
It starts with preparations. Join us for our extensive international business training prep workshop and gain access to our personal team in China (all included in our sourcing Canton Fair Live event). The additional coaching and support you receive will save you tens of thousands of dollars.
We won’t waste your time talking about Amazon or bring in Amazon speakers, because Amazon knowledge at the fair won’t help you. That’s why we focus on 25 years of international business, retail success outside of Amazon, and how to use the fair so you are prepared and successful no matter where you sell your products.
And remember: You’ll have a personal PLU team mentor with you every day at the fair who is fluent in the language, understands our proprietary process, and has been working with us for decades. You’ll never need to worry about making mistakes or being unsure of what you’re doing.
If you are new to products and private labeling, this is your opportunity to get your business brand up and running super-fast. We support you through the entire process. We even help you build out your business plan and pick the perfect product to add to your business or create your dream business around. Learn how we supported Dalton and Vicky.
Join our next sourcing trip to China to the Canton fair. Let our international team take care of all the scary stuff so you can focus on what you are good at. Stop paying high Alibaba prices, start sourcing products from China directly from the manufacturer, and cut out the dirty work of finding reliable suppliers. Our team will guide you in China at the Canton Fair and help you find the right manufacturers for you, in just 4 days.
Are you ready to get it all done in just a few days? Reach out now for more information.
