Video from our FREE Online Business Course www.myownbusiness.org Session 14 International Trade Question “What is the smartest decision you made in starting your linen business?” Ming Friedman Linen Pro Designs, Inc. www.linenpro.com Topics covered in this video: International trade, advice, recommendations, import, export I would say it would be having my own source in China. I went to a Canton fair after my first purchase and realized I could have paid half of what I had paid earlier. Since then I am not only going to the fair but I also go visit the factories. Sometimes the factory will be in the middle of nowhere but they appreciate my visit and know I must be serious about my business. As for the people who don’t speak the language and understand the culture, I suggest starting out by looking for a trading company that you are comfortable working with. Even if you have to pay a small commission it will be worth it because the mistakes you could be making by not having the right help could be just devastating.