| The internet can give access to vast volumes of | | | | information on sources. Use them to gather a list, |
| businesses knowledge and insight to the new | | | | and then begin the process of evaluating and |
| entrepreneur using a few simple mouse clicks. But | | | | narrowing that list till you have your best suppliers. |
| for those looking for jewelry manufacturers, | | | | Are Paid Directories and Lists Worth It? |
| importers and bulk wholesalers, the multitude of | | | | Another important thing to consider is whether |
| sources is both a blessing and a curse. Evaluating | | | | directories that require a fee are higher in quality |
| which sources are the best fit for your | | | | than free directories. While many "paid" directories |
| businesses means time, and ultimately money. | | | | and lists claim to verify and vouch for the quality |
| One of the more common resources you'll come | | | | of their wholesale suppliers, this is often an |
| across is wholesale jewelry directories and lists. | | | | exceedingly difficult task for them; at worst, |
| Here I discuss how they can help and hinder your | | | | lackluster sources and scammers may still get |
| search for the best bulk wholesale jewelry | | | | through and seem credible because they are still |
| suppliers. | | | | listed. At best, you find established and reliable |
| Types of Directories and Lists | | | | sources that you can immediately start to |
| If you search for "directory" in Google, you'll see | | | | purchase from. Either way, a smart business |
| that directories have sprung up for a wide range | | | | person will end up double checking these sources |
| of services and products, especially for wholesale | | | | for quality and reliability, which is what the |
| bulk distribution companies. Directories are often a | | | | directories are originally being paid to do. Thus, |
| mixed blessing when it comes to finding quality | | | | experienced traders often avoid paid directories |
| sources of wholesale and import jewelry. While | | | | and lists, partly because such directories may |
| they compile a large number of sites all in one | | | | have unreliable sources, but also because they can |
| place and easy to view, judging the quality of | | | | find and do the research on these suppliers |
| these sites is that much harder since anyone can | | | | themselves using free resources, making the |
| submit to the directory either for free or by | | | | extra fee seem an unnecessary expense. |
| paying for the listing. The fees businesses might | | | | Ultimately, import and wholesale jewelry suppliers |
| pay to get listed in a directory can range from as | | | | found in these directories and lists should be |
| low as $20 to upwards of $600 a year. While this | | | | considered with sources you find through other |
| could be a sign that the businesses listed are | | | | online means, such as forums and search engine |
| established enough to afford such fees every | | | | results. By comparing the information you find |
| year, they could also be scammers cheaply | | | | from these methods, you will determine which |
| buying credibility. Thus, you should consider | | | | wholesale jewelry supplier is best for your |
| directories one of the first steps toward collecting | | | | business. |