Wholesale trade requires considerable investments, serious competition and thoughtful organization of logistics. However, the income from a wholesale company, with the right business structure, can exceed all your expectations.
It is necessary
- - start-up capital;
- - warehouse;
- - transport;
- - the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Conduct market research in your area. Identify major players in the area you have chosen to trade. Take note of the distinguishing features of your company that can become a competitive advantage. This can be a lower price, a deferred payment, favorable delivery terms, high-quality work with small towns in the region.
Step 2
The key point in organizing a wholesale company is to debug warehouse logistics. Find a room that meets all the requirements of your business and the specifics of the goods. When choosing, you should take into account the availability of warehouse equipment, the convenience of the location, the presence of access and railway tracks, the conditions for keeping warehouses in the cold season, sewage, security.
Step 3
Enter into contracts with the manufacturers of the goods from which you will purchase products. Specify in detail the terms of delivery: terms, packaging, assortment. Make an annual procurement plan as it takes a certain amount of time to produce goods. Specify the conditions for acceptance of goods and return in case of marriage.
Step 4
Get the equipment you need. To work inside a warehouse, you will need at least one forklift and trolley. Depending on the type of goods, you can facilitate the work with the help of specialized warehouse equipment: lifting systems, stackers, lifts. If you are planning to deliver products to customers, consider purchasing a freight vehicle.
Step 5
Submit information about your company in all city business directories, electronic maps, thematic sites. Investments in large-scale advertising (banners, television) depend only on your budget. However, at the initial stage, you should take care of the necessary informing potential customers using less costly methods.
Step 6
Create a website for your company, combined with the functions of an online store. This way you will be able to reach other regions and make larger deliveries. To create a wholesale online store, it is not necessary to create an attractive portal interface and spend a lot of money on its support. The main thing is complete information about available goods and timely updating of warehouse balances. Create a page using one of the free resources. Sign a contract with a transport company. Wholesale supplies to the regions will bring good income, since in this case the factor of competition with the nearest similar firms decreases.
