Working With Distributors
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/working-with-distributors-3502304 By Karen Waksman Finding the right wholesale distributor can help boost your product business in a big way! Distributors can get your products on the shelves of retailers as well as provide you with many other exciting opportunities and leads. Therefore, it is essential that you prepare your product for distribution success. If your product isn’t ready to go, then you put your business at risk of not generating the sales that you need to succeed. With that said, the following are some things to think about prior to getting started with wholesale distributors. Be Ready for Market Your first step should be to ensure that your product is actually ready for market! The product needs to be fully developed and functional (i.e., no prototypes) prior to contacting distributors. Additionally, you should know the price point of your product, how to package it, the best way to market it, and how you’re