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A vendor is a general term used to describe any supplier of goods or services. A vendor sells products or services to another company or individual.A manufacturer that turns raw materials into a finished good is a vendor to retailers or wholesalers. Some vendors, like food trucks, sell directly to customers.
Be informed
Information is the key to negotiating discounts, discussing concerns or knowing what questions to ask. When talking to a vendor, you need to know where your company stands and as much information as possible about the product or service your vendor has.
2. Straight talk
Take the lead on setting the tone for the relationship. Always remember that you are talking to a person and each interaction will affect future conversations. Filter out jargon, be polite and be honest.
3. Ask questions
At the same time, acknowledge the expertise of your vendors. If you're informed about what you need, you can ask for information on how their company can fill that need.
4. Give your vendor time to answer
When you have a question they weren't ready for, you want to hear ‘I don’t know, but I’ll find out.’ To do your job well, you need accurate information, so don't pressure your vendors to make something up on the spot.
Questions Every Entrepreneur Needs to Ask Suppliers
1. What are my payment terms and are they negotiable?
2. What will my total costs be?
3. Can you give me a liability insurance certificate?
4. Are you going to sell direct?
5. Can I have a guaranteed sell-through?
6. What happens if materials don't arrive?
7. What is my expected gross margin?
8. Under what circumstance might prices change?
A vendor is a general term used to describe any supplier of goods or services. A vendor sells products or services to another company or individual.A manufacturer that turns raw materials into a finished good is a vendor to retailers or wholesalers. Some vendors, like food trucks, sell directly to customers.
Be informed
Information is the key to negotiating discounts, discussing concerns or knowing what questions to ask. When talking to a vendor, you need to know where your company stands and as much information as possible about the product or service your vendor has.
2. Straight talk
Take the lead on setting the tone for the relationship. Always remember that you are talking to a person and each interaction will affect future conversations. Filter out jargon, be polite and be honest.
3. Ask questions
At the same time, acknowledge the expertise of your vendors. If you're informed about what you need, you can ask for information on how their company can fill that need.
4. Give your vendor time to answer
When you have a question they weren't ready for, you want to hear ‘I don’t know, but I’ll find out.’ To do your job well, you need accurate information, so don't pressure your vendors to make something up on the spot.
Questions Every Entrepreneur Needs to Ask Suppliers
1. What are my payment terms and are they negotiable?
2. What will my total costs be?
3. Can you give me a liability insurance certificate?
4. Are you going to sell direct?
5. Can I have a guaranteed sell-through?
6. What happens if materials don't arrive?
7. What is my expected gross margin?
8. Under what circumstance might prices change?