Day 6

Subject: Here's a quick way to find stuff to sell, [firstname]

Hi [firstname],

Regardless of whether you're planning on creating your own products, reselling somebody else's or modifying and existing product, unless you happen to own a factory (in which case you can skip today's installment and take the day off :-)) you're gonna need to get in touch with manufacturers and suppliers.

It's no secret that China is the world's manufacturing hub right now, and the easiest way to get in touch with Chinese manufacturers is via alibaba.com.  This site has become the portal that connects manufacturers in China with buyers from around the world.

Manufacturing costs are low in China compared to America. This means you can increase your profit margins and grow your business fast.

Regardless of what you're looking for, it's a good idea to talk with as many factories as possible. That way, you can play them off against each other and get the best deal possible. These factories know the value of even a new Amazon FBA business and will want to work with you to help get their products to consumers.

With Alibaba it's real easy to do this; just use the search bar for whatever you are looking for and click “contact supplier” next to the companies that look interesting.  Tell them what you're looking for, and see if they can supply you.

Then you start negotiating.

Be careful, though, because if you keep pushing down the price (and the factory believes you won’t reorder without a low price) they might use inferior materials and sacrifice quality to keep the price down. This could rebound on you later, when disgruntled customers either ask for their money back or start leaving poor reviews on Amazon.

Ask for a sample (or prototype if it's your own product or a modified one) to make sure the quality is up to your standards. Then place your order, get it shipped to the FBA warehouse and you're ready to start selling.

Warmly,

[Your Name]

PS. There's still time to get your copy of my FBA success guide.  Here's the link [link to sales page].
