Getting the most

Getting the most out of your wholesale supplier should not be like pulling teeth. Your wholesale supplier should be bending over backwards to keep you happy and if they're not...Well maybe you should consider a change.

Im sure that there are a lot of people out there that are just like me when it comes to change...Not for it. We as humans get comfortable with "routine". When we have to leave our comfort zone it is usually done with some complaining, griping, etc. But sometimes that change is just what you needed!

Take your wholesale supplier for example. Are they doing all that they can to keep your business? Do you still get treated the way you did before you placed your first order? When you call do you reach them? If not do they return your calls or emails? These are all things that you should consider when thinking about your relationship between you and your wholesaler.

So you thought about it and what did you conclude? If the answer to all of the questions above is a yes then I would have to say that you are getting the most or damn close to it out of your wholesaler. If you answered no, how many times did you answer no? If it was once I would place a safe bet that you are in good hands. If you answered no more than once maybe its time to take a look and see what else is out there.

Just like leaving your comfort zone it might feel a bit strange talking to other wholesale suppliers, and yes you may feel like you are cheating on your old wholesaler but do yourself a favor and listen to what they have to say. Let them sell you on why you should use them as a supplier. What do they offer? Free shipping? no minimum order? What? Find out if their services will be a good fit. Make sure that you like them, and most of all make sure that they are legit!

After talking with a few suppliers you should be able to tell if making a change is the right decision for your business. After all you are the one that controls your destiny, don't let it be controlled! Wholesale suppliers are a dime a dozen and with competition so fierce you are sure to find a company out there that is willing to cater to you...their customer!

Remember this, the relationship between you and your wholesaler should be looked at as a beneficial partnership for the both of you. The wholesaler should make his money but at the same time give you a deal as to where you can make money as well. If the partnership is not 50/50 then you should look for one that is.