Where to Find Suppliers for Your Startup
After evaluating numerous startup ideas, you are finally down to just one product or service. Your exciting challenge now is where to look for reliable suppliers to support your strategy. In case you are wondering how to do this, you can start with the following:
Trade Shows
A trade show is the gathering place of your future competitors and suppliers. Aside from networking opportunities, you can also gain insights on upcoming trends and learn from many experts sharing their experiences.
Associations
Every industry has its own organizations or associations where you can join and find the right supplier. If you are not sure what association to deal with, just visit the “association search” section of Business Know-How. You can also check the Encyclopedia of Associations available in many public libraries.
Internet
This amazing technology has made supplier search both easy and risky. A quick browse on Google will generate thousands of suppliers around the globe. With outsourcing becoming a trend, you can easily contact overseas suppliers with a simple e-mail or VoIP call.
Conversely, the net is filled with expert scammers waiting for us to make a mistake. Given this situation, you must be extra careful when dealing online. Yahoo! Business to Business directory is a good starting point for entrepreneurs. You can also search for forums related to your industry.
