How do I act as an export agent?

[Bercha]

Hi there, my 1st post on here


I'm looking to start my import/export business.

What I have done until now is-

• Found a product I will be exporting
• Researched the product I will be exporting
• Am in talks with some embassies about importing stuff

My question is, how do I actually find the contacts for export?

I will have no problem picking up the phone and doing 100 cold calls a day when importing stuff, but I dont think its fastlane or cheap when dealing with the international call fee's, even using skype.


Is it possible to find leads for exporting goods by simply cold emailing, and never follow up calling?

Any links, books or any content on this particular topic is very welcome.


Thank you.

 

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[DeletedUser2]

contact exportnow.com

 

[Bercha]

contact exportnow.com

Hi, thanks for your reply.


exportnow seems like a good site and to my understanding its for exporting to China?


Unfortunately I am from Europe, and the product is meant for export and use in Europe.

 

[theag]

I dont understand your question. What exactly do you want to do? In Europe there is no "export" due to free trade. You just ship your stuff to other EU countries with no extra effort..

 

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[Bercha]

I dont understand your question. What exactly do you want to do? In Europe there is no "export" due to free trade. You just ship your stuff to other EU countries with no extra effort..

Ok then, I'm acting as a sales rep with a commission who has to make sales outside of my own country, in europe.

Lets say there is no question, but i'm just asking for advice on how to make those sales happen.


Thanks.

 

[Pershing]

Hi Bercha,
I know an agent in the food and clothing industry. He has been doing this for decades and has an international network of concacts, agents like him and buyers. He always knows what the market wants and at what price, so he looks for sellers which want to make a deal at the price of a given time.

I've just started with this new job, agent/broker. I think you should specialize in one or two markets. If you want we can chat about this.

Where are you from?

I'm from Italy

 

[Bercha]

Hi Bercha,
I know an agent in the food and clothing industry. He has been doing this for decades and has an international network of concacts, agents like him and buyers. He always knows what the market wants and at what price, so he looks for sellers which want to make a deal at the price of a given time.

I've just started with this new job, agent/broker. I think you should specialize in one or two markets. If you want we can chat about this.

Where are you from?

I'm from Italy

could you PM me your skype screen name?

 

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[Pershing]

hi Bercha, are you still working on the project?

 

[Bercha]

hi Bercha, are you still working on the project?

Hi,

Yes I am, I added you on skype, I guess it was someone else I added.

I will add you again.

 

[merryrows]

I would like to have a chat with you too. I'm going into this kind of business also. can i get your skype id?

 

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[Bercha]

I would like to have a chat with you too. I'm going into this kind of business also. can i get your skype id?

Just PM'd you my skype ID

 

[Sabbir Rahman]

Hi,

Yes, it is possible to find leads for exporting goods by simply cold emailing. You can approach the foreign agencies, foreign wholesalers, and also connect with buying agents.