Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business is your blueprint for starting and running a wholesale distribution business. It takes you step by step through the entire process of setting up your business and making it a fantastic success. From choosing products to sell and deciding on a location to navigating taxes and logistics, we cover all of the basics. In this book, you will find:
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An introduction to the wholesale business and tips on structuring your company Recommended methods for researching your market and bringing your plan into focus Proven ideas for raising startup capital and managing your money Ways to approach sourcing and inventory management Time-tested blueprints for optimizing operations and staffing Marketing methods that accelerate your business and propel sales forward
Leveraging sage wisdom from seasoned wholesale and industry experts, this book is a wellspring of knowledge distilled from three decades’ worth of experience and hands-on stories from the field.
Christopher Matthew Spencer is a businessperson, author, and public speaker. He owns wholesale, retail, hospitality, real estate, and publishing companies. Experienced in the field of consulting, he has worked for and advised businesses of different sizes, from startups to companies listed in The Fortune 100 and is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Navy. For more than 40 years, Entrepreneur Media, Inc. has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.
ISBN-13: 978-1-59918-671-9 ISBN-10: 1-59918-671-3
$19.99 US Small Business / Entrepreneurship Cover design by Andrew Welyczko
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WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS
Then consider becoming a middleman—the wholesaler—who buys goods from the manufacturer and sells them to retailers for a profit. With millions of products on the market already and new ones coming every day, the wholesale industry has plenty of room for growth.
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