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6 Things to Consider when Finalizing a Distributor

As a reseller, no matter what products you want to sell, it is important to connect with the right distributor. Since resellers are not involved in manufacturing, they are entirely dependent on distributors to get products

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6 Things to Consider when Finalizing a Distributor

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  1. 6 Things to Consider when Finalizing a Distributor

  2. As a reseller, no matter what products you want to sell, it is important to connect with the right distributor. Since resellers are not involved in manufacturing, they are entirely dependent on distributors to get products. Reliability • If you want to resell office supplies and grow your business, it is necessary to make partnership with reliable Office supplies wholesale distributors. • You don't want to choose a distributor that has a bad reputation of delivering late. In order to get a fair idea about the distributor's reliability, try and contact resellers who are currently working or have worked with the distributor in the past.

  3. Experience • Consider how long the distributor has been in business. Dealing with an experienced distributor is a win/win situation as the distributor can give you valuable advice about growing your business. For instance, Ingram Micro has been distributing IT products since 1979 all over the world. • This clearly proves that Ingram Micro integration with your ecommerce store will benefit your business in the long run. A distributor who has been in business for a while can also help you in marketing

  4. Product Range • As a reseller, you don't want to resell just one or two types of office supplies. Reselling a wide range of office supplies will enable you to attract customers from different walks of life. • Tech Data distributor is well-known for offering a variety of products. Hence integrating your ecommerce platform with Tech Data catalog solution is definitely a good option.

  5. Value to your Business • You also need to consider what value addition the distributor is giving to your business. In simple words, what additional services the distributor will provide that will help you to grow your business and make money. Does the Distributor Offers Dropshipping Services? • This is a very crucial factor in selecting a distributor. Dropshipping will completely eliminate the headache of storing inventory. Dropshipping is a business model in which the distributor takes care of inventory management, packaging and shipping orders. • Connecting with a distributor that provides dropship services will allow you to focus on growing your business.

  6. Is the Distributor using the Right Technology? • You don't to manually upload the distributor's product catalog into your ecommerce BackOffice. Right? Make sure the distributor is offering inventory feed which will allow you to access its catalog electronically.

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