Hello all,

I'm trying to locate wholesalers in China for my boutique in Aubervilliers!! Does anyone have a contact for me to have business with?

Or do I have to take a trip there and make contact because I am unable to locate any wholesalers there via internet.

Would be great for some advice and help if you have any.

Thank you and looking forward to your response.

Mary xx

Hi Mary,

You do not need to go to China to find suppliers. In fact if you go there without a lot of preparation and research you will find the experience frustrating and unproductive.

If you can afford to make the trip, that is certainly worthwhile, but before you go you should have located a number of prospective suppliers and you should have done due diligence to ensure that they are really the kind of people it is safe to do business with.

If you want to maximise your profits you need to go direct to manufacturers. Wholesalers buy from manufacturers, add their margin, and sell the products to you. Why not pocket that extra profit yourself?

I am assuming that your boutique is a clothing boutique. If so, I can tell you that it is possible to find some excellent manufacturers who will supply quite small quantities for you at genuine ex-factory prices.