Imported goods is an effective tool for successful business

What is the import? It is to import goods, works or services into the state from abroad, without re-exportation. There is also another concept - re-import, which represents the import of goods that were exported earlier, but not processed. Recently, imported goods have been gaining traction in Russia. This is mainly due to the growing demand for domestic consumers, as well as the attractiveness in price and quality for them. That is why in this article this issue will be given special attention.

Import advantages

By purchasing goods abroad, you can get excellent income. For example, some brands of cars can do so much cheaper (often twice) than their counterparts in the domestic market. To the positive can be attributed the fact that the goods imported - this is a position on the market for the purchase of which there are certain discounts that are an obligatory component of bulk purchases.

Another plus - the buyer, buying products directly from a European manufacturer, thus protects against fakes both themselves and their companions. He has the opportunity to get a real branded product first-hand.

We should not forget about such a negative factor as inflation, and the imported goods is a rather effective mechanism for combating it.

Territoriality is an important factor of imports

Economists noted that in Poland and Lithuania, prices practically never change, and the system of discounts on imported goods is a constantly developing instrument of trade. Basically, these countries import food products, the price of which is 20% lower than that of domestic counterparts. And under the impact of inflation in Russia, the profit from the import of products will only increase for some time.

Russian entrepreneurs benefit from purchasing in European countries. Turning to official statistics, it is necessary to note a significant increase in the volume of imports from France.

Where is the best place to store the goods imported?

This is a very important issue in the implementation of this type of activity.
So, imported goods are very advantageous to store in warehouses, equipped in the Kaliningrad region, which borders with European countries. If VAT and duty are paid for the sale of goods, then with their customs clearance, it becomes possible to save, for example, working capital.

We must not forget about the human qualities that can be the advantage of business of this direction. In this case, large investments will not be required, but it is necessary to have diplomatic skills, communication skills and good luck.

Conditions for a successful start

To start a business successfully, you need to solve the following issues:

1. Where and what to buy?
2. How do we select suppliers and how to cooperate with them?
3. What route will the imported goods be transported and how will they be cleared?
4. What will the cost consist of?

Also, an entrepreneur must have at least an elementary knowledge of the regulatory and legal framework that regulates the importation of products from abroad.

Staged development of the import of goods business

As already mentioned above, this type of business does not require the availability of significant start-up capital. You can start by having access to the Internet and the phone at hand.

The first stage is the formation of a circle of necessary connections and contacts. However, in parallel it is necessary to take care of the presence of business cards and enterprise forms.

The second stage is the selection of the product range with the aim of importing it in the future. This important issue can help solve the embassy of the Russian Federation in other countries. It is through them that you can get complete information about companies with high reputation and solvency. At this stage it is necessary to conduct a full monitoring of the prices of various foreign online stores. Also, the analysis of the entire European market can bring very important results.

The third stage is to decide on a bank that specializes in working in the field of international business. Such a financial institution can provide a novice entrepreneur with useful information about foreign markets.

A reliable foreign manufacturer has been found, supply contracts have been concluded, so you can proceed to the last stage - the direct implementation of your activities. Paid goods imported - this is only the beginning of trade, it still needs to be transported to Russia. Today there are such types of classic shipments: air transportation, road, rail and multimodal. Each of these species is characterized by its timing. It is also necessary to pay attention to the location of the items themselves - both the destination and the dispatch.