Market -China having become a top manufacturing hub in the world, so many countries are currently relying on them for imports and trade. Simply put, China calls shots in manufacturing.
Its relationship with Kenya has become tight not only through loans they continue dangling in the face of Kenyans but also with imports they produce for Africa.
Now, many businessmen are already making a killing by the imports made from China which include electronics and other goods. So many of them are importing these goods because of the ready market locally.
Fast forward, if you want to join this trade you will first be required to identify what you want to get involved into. So what are some of the factors you will have to put in place before you venture?
Firstly identify your niche- many are doing electronics but this is not the end, you can as well think about another area and become a brand. Identify suppliers and products you can easily get discounted prices and start trading.
Its important to however remind you that not all products are allowed in the country. There are a number of products government cannot clear into the country and which include: Chemicals, Beauty products with mercury, controlled narcotics, counterfeit currency, matches made with white phosphorous, obscene materials, used tires for commercial vehicles among a few others.
And when picking who can supply you with these products make sure you exercise due diligence by asking relevant questions, looking at their websites and how they operate, their maturity in the market among other precautions. Remember every field has smart cons and you can easily fall a victim. After all, these are people you will not meet physically and taking precautions is therefore paramount at onset.
