Question 1-if I have a great knowledge in some issue (industry) also I enjoy it and interested in too , is that ll be sufficient motives let me open franchise in that issue ?
or
I have to have practical or market experience in that issue or industry before start a franchise ?
please give me your advices , commentaries
2- if I want to get an information about a specific product for instance (ear muffs) , I want to import it or has the license to distribute it in my local country
I want to know :
who import it ?
whats product models in the local market (I have catlogues for USA and CHINESE product it contain lot of models , those companies told me that they haven t an distributor on my local country , but that's not enough , I didn't know how can I make an investigation by asking radio shacks retails for products existence but that's enough , I need a method for investigation the market for this product , I want to be the only agent to import that , do you have suggestions (can I use the my local import/export trade official organization office )
wish to hear from you soon
thanks
Answer PF,
You will need the first part, as listed by you
plus
You need to understand the market experience / practical exposure
before you buy the franschise.
AS AN EXAMPLE,
-McDonalds forces all the new franchise to undergo
*orientation.
*3 months on the job training, AS A STAFF MEMBER
-cleaning the floors
-serving the customers
-organizing the kitchen
etc etc
BEFORE THEY OFFER THE FRANCHISE.
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2- if I want to get an information about a specific product for instance (ear muffs) , I want to import it or has the license to distribute it in my local country
I want to know :
who import it ?
whats product models in the local market (I have catlogues for USA and CHINESE product it contain lot of models , those companies told me that they haven t an distributor on my local country , but that's not enough , I didn't know how can I make an investigation by asking radio shacks retails for products existence but that's enough , I need a method for investigation the market for this product , I want to be the only agent to import that , do you have suggestions (can I use the my local import/export trade official organization office )
FIRST,
IF you take an example like ''EAR MUFFS'',
-it is an ear protection safety products.
-it is used in industries like
*construction
*refineries
*fabrication shops
*panel beating workshops
WHEREVER THERE IS NON-STOP NOISE,
WHICH COULD AFFECT THE HEARING OF AN INDIVIDUAL.
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SECOND,
-check with bureau of statistics [ GOVERNMENT ] in EGYPT,
they will have the import figures by product/ by country/ units/landed price.
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THIRD,
-check with the bureau of statistics--THE IMPORTERS,
the government department would know, as the importers submit
documents for making payments.
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FOURTH,
-check with the EGYPTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
-visit their library--COLLECT INFORMATION.
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FIFTH,
-check there is a branch of AMERCAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IN CAIRO
-they have their library, with most of the informations.
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SIXTH,
-the major USA suppliers are MSA INTERNATIONAL
AND TYCO, BOTH SAFETY SPECIALISTS.
BUT 90% OF THEIR PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN CHINA ON CONTRACT BASIS.
some products are also made in UK/ GERMANY.
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SEVENTH,
-there must be ''COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE'' companies
who could sell ready made reports, for a price.
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EIGHT,
-products like earmuffs are sold SAFETY HARDWARE SHOPS
AND ALSO SOME SELECTED BRANDS THRU CHEMISTS/ DRUGS SHOPS.
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LASTLY, your local export/ import trade office,
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IT NEEDS AN ALROUND RESEARCH, AS THIS PRODUCT
IS NOT ALL THAT POPULAR/ OR WELL KNOWN.
YOU CAN ALSO RING SOME KNOWN COMPANIES' SAFETY
OFFICERS / TALK TO THEM.
THE FIRE-BRIGADE ALSO USES, AS WELL AS, THE ARMY.
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REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
