Indian suppliers, manufacturers, exporters

03/06/2011 11:37

Internet has emerged as unarguably the utmost invention of all times. A few years back who would have ever imagined that this novice technology would play such a pivotal role in our lives, as it is doing every day?  Today, internet has become an integral part of our lives and has completely changed the way we live, we work, eat, do business, travel, etc. You will see that there are currently billions of pages available on internet on varied topics, which range from business, health, technology, fashion, automobiles to space research. No matter what topic you search.

You will invariably find the results online. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Orkut have revolutionized the way people interact with each other and disseminate information. Several business owners and entrepreneurs are making use of these sites for promotion of their company, brand, or launching or marketing of new products.

When discussing about business products, B2B or business-to-business portals have now emerged as a viable option of promoting and doing business online, that too in a much cheaper and cost-effective way. B2B portals have brought together a large community of buyers and suppliers whose main aim is developing and establishing new business relationship and retain the existing ones. These sites provide a platform for the manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, importers and exporters to come together and generate maximum business inquiries through the use of different tools and services offered.

Most of the listings on these B2B portals are categorized industry wise; it thus help the suppliers find the right buyers for selling their products, as exporters will find the right importers as per their area of interest. Some sites have focused on product listings with complete product details, specifications and photographs to help users easily browse different products listings under a category or sub-category.

While posting your product on a B2B portal, it is essential that the Indian manufacturers post the right product information, with the product image, product details, specifications, functions and other information related to the product since it will help the buyers contact the sellers faster. You should also mention how your product is different from its competitors.

Moreover, It is worth mentioning the terms and conditions related to sale, shipping, packing and location of the products to increase the chances of getting good buyers response.Most Indian manufacturers visit the top most b2b portals for promotion and marketing of their products and services.

At these b2b sites, any information about your product is absolutely free of charge, so it is used by most businessmen in India. All you have to do is post maximum and correct information in order to generate a response. The first and foremost step that one should take is to register/ list one's company on any leading B2B portal. The registration is free on most B2B portals.

You simply fill up an easy registration form and post relevant/ correct information on the company, email address, nature of business, and other details. It is important to give authentic information on the company and nature of business as that would help in getting relevant response from prospective business partners.

Mick Denny is a well known author and has written articles on manufacturers, suppliers, exporters, Wholesalers and many others subjects.