IKS perlu sentiasa menyediakan kelainan dalam produk dan perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan sebagai usaha mengekal dan menarik pelanggan.“Kelainan merupakan faktor penting dan ia akan memberikan kelebihan terhadap produk atau perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan untuk bersaing dengan jenama lain,

 

1. Cost savings from international trade

All businesses thrive on profit and are constantly searching for cost savings. Finding cheaper suppliers without compromising on quality is one of the easiest ways of raising profit margins - and by widening your search for suppliers, you will increase your chances of finding one that is priced more competitively. Whether you are trying to source a specific product or want to find a manufacturer to make a bespoke item for you, there are thousands of manufacturers and suppliers across the globe and it makes sense to look as far afield as possible to find the best deals for your business.

Editor’s note – read Tony Curtis’s story to see how he used Alibaba.com to source manufacturers for his heated sports glove.

3. Diversification through worldwide connections

The more people you talk to about your business and your industry, the more ideas you are exposed to. Getting different points of view from around the globe could trigger off all sorts of opportunities and possibilities.You may find new products to expand your portfolio or discover new partners to grow your business in other ways. Trading globally is the best way to keep your business and your ideas fresh and up to date.