Imported goods are an effective tool for a successful business

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

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

Benefits of imports

By purchasing goods from abroad, you can get an excellent income. For example, some car brands can cost much less (often twice as much) than their counterparts in the domestic market.

The fact that the goods are imported can be considered positive - this is such a position on the market, the purchase of which is subject to certain discounts, which are a mandatory component of bulk purchases.

Another plus is that the buyer, purchasing products directly from a European manufacturer, thus protects both himself and his partners from fakes. Himthere is an opportunity to get a real branded product first hand.

We should not forget about such a negative factor as inflation, and imported goods are a fairly effective mechanism to combat it.

Territoriality is an important import factor

Economists noted that prices in Poland and Lithuania practically never change, and the system of discounts for imported goods is a constantly developing trade tool. Food products are mainly imported from these states, the price of which is 20% lower than that of domestic counterparts. And under the influence of inflation in Russia, the benefits from importing products will only increase for some time.

It is profitable for Russian entrepreneurs to make purchases in European countries. Turning to official statistics, it is necessary to note a significant increase in the volume of imports of products from France.

Where is the best place to store imported goods?

This is a rather important issue in the implementation of this type of activity. Thus, it is very profitable to store imported goods in warehouses equipped in the Kaliningrad region, which borders on European countries. If payment of VAT and duties is made when goods are sold, then when they are cleared through customs, it becomes possible to save, for example, on working capital.

We should not forget about human qualities that can become an advantage of a business of this kind. In this case, large investments are not required, but diplomatic skills are required,sociability and good luck.

Conditions for a successful launch

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

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

Also, an entrepreneur must have at least basic knowledge of the regulatory framework governing the import of products from abroad.

Step-by-step development of import goods business

As mentioned above, this type of business does not require significant start-up capital. You can start with Internet access and a phone at hand.

The first stage is the formation of a circle of necessary connections and contacts. However, in parallel, you need to take care of the availability of business cards and company letterheads.

The second stage is the choice of the nomenclature of goods in order to import them in the future. This important issue can be resolved by Russian embassies in other countries. It is through them that you can get complete information about companies with a 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 the bank thatspecializes in international business. Such a financial institution can provide aspiring entrepreneurs with useful information about overseas 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 imported goods - this is just the beginning of trade, it still needs to be transported to Russia. Today, there are such types of classical transportation: air, road, rail and multimodal. Each of these types has its own timing. It is also necessary to pay attention to the location of the points themselves - both destination and dispatch.