In the resale business, having the right merchandise accounts is crucial. It can be the difference between making or breaking your business. You need suppliers that are reliable, up-to-date, well stocked, and most of all, wel priced.

It’s extremely wise to investigate each merchandiser and supplier that you’re considering prior to creating an account with them. Also note that some merchandisers and suppliers require additional business documents and information. Besides for the basics, some may also require a D-U-N-S® Number.

Thoroughly read and understand each policy, buying and selling rights, deliveries and fees associated with each chosen merchandiser. It can not be stressed enough that you should absolutely and without a doubt investigate them to the greatest possible extent.

If you have associations with other business owners in same industry you should consider asking them for their recommendations. The ones you choose to create accounts with and establish as your sources are the companies will be the ones providing you with either the products you will sell or the materials you will use in the products you will sell. Either way the quality needs to be up to par. You should ensure they have the ability to deliver the products to you in a timely manner.

It’s likely and recommended that you will need more than one supplier.

Resale Insider members have access to categorized databases of merchandisers, suppliers, and more. All easily searchable and easy to manage.