A manufacturer has two options when it comes to getting products to end users -- selling direct or using distribution. The advantage to distribution is that it allows the manufacturer to focus on its ...

Finding the right distributor can be a bit of a daunting task if you are just launching your product and are not too familiar with the process in its entirety. The good news is that learning the ...

No matter how great your product, you need to get it in front of consumers to make a profit. Distributors are a feasible and cost-effective method of getting your product to the widest possible ...

I just designed a product, and the first batch is being manufactured. It is a great product, but I am struggling to place it with individual retailers. Should I focus on placing it with a distributor ...

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There are quite a few hoops you will need to jump through when it comes to marketing your product line and successfully getting it into retail grocery locations. This doesn't have to be a difficult ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of promotional products. We’re so happy you want to be a part of this robust $26.1 billion-and-growing industry. As with any specialized industry, there’s plenty of ...

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Becoming a financial product distributor offers the opportunity to build businesses with a long-term and scalable income stream. A key element of this income stream is the ongoing trail commissions ...