MDL Sourcing Limited - Best Sourcing company in China https://www.mdlsourcing.com/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:56:25 -0700 https://www.mdlsourcing.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-negotiating-with-chinese-factories https://www.mdlsourcing.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-negotiating-with-chinese-factories <p><strong>1. Bring your own translator or sourcing agent.</strong></p><p>Why do I need an independent translator or Professional sourcing agent? Many suppliers in the fair hire young employees, or student, or even part-time Employee. Not all young Sales is experienced with negotiations with foreigners. Sometimes they are not able to answer your question either because they don't know well about products, Nor they are they had to ask their manager for permission. With a translator or agent, You can get instantaneous feedback and more timely answers to questions. And you can get more reliable information. sometimes a good translator can get some vital information when the salesperson is whispering with the decision maker in the local language.</p><p><strong>2. Always talk to the business owner or decision maker first.</strong></p><p>Please remember to collect the name card and also any other contact information of the business owner. Not all the business owner can speak English. But it's important to do that. Most of the time, You can not finish the conversation just on the fair.</p><p>Sometimes the work can last four months. There are so many opportunities for misunderstood communication. When there is conflict or misunderstood or other requirements happens between you and the salesperson, Sometimes the best solution is to talk to the business owner. I have a case Three years ago. .An air filter manufacturer asked for 300 us dollar for one simple sample, But the client would like to have two samples two colors. The salesperson did not agree with this price due to the Policy of the company. After I negotiate with her Boss, He agreed about it. In China, sometimes business rules can be compromised.</p><p><strong>3. Bargain reasonable rate with a factory</strong></p><p>A drop in price usually corresponding to a drop in product quality. A bargain is very common. Usually, if you ask for a 5 to 10% discount, it is very likely you can get it. But If you ask for extremely...<a href=https://www.mdlsourcing.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-negotiating-with-chinese-factories>Read More</a>