Direct vs indirect exporting: which is best for your business
Comparion of direct and indirect exporting, and best uses cases of each.
Breaking down the borders on your business and exporting to foreign markets is a great way to take your business to the next level. It helps you to widen your pool of prospective customers and build brand recognition all over the globe. There are two major types of exporting that help businesses go global: direct and indirect exporting. In this post, we're going to compare direct and indirect exporting so that you can determine which model will work best for your business. We will take a look at the advantages, disadvantages, and best use cases of each. To wrap things up, we will talk about how eCommerce platforms like Alibaba.com can help you streamline your global expansion.
Break down the essential stages in the B2B buyer's journey and how Alibaba.com helps.
According to recent findings from McKinsey, 70%~80% of B2B buyers now prefer remote human interactions and digital service, because of the ease of online scheduling, savings on travel expenses, and safety concerns. And the research also shows that a notably 70% of B2B buyers are now open to place high-ticket orders that exceed $50,000 online through end-to-end digital self-serve. That means digital selling and prospecting has become just as effective as in-person meetings, in reaching and converting your customers. In this article, we will cover the basics of the B2B buying process and help you break down the essential stages in the B2B buyer's journey that has remained overall unchanged. And then we will dive into how Alibaba.com, an online B2B marketplace, helps streamline the process. Also, we will offer tips and strategies you can adopt to get more orders as an Alibaba.com supplier by improving your buyer's journey and experience.
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The world is slowing getting back on its feet after the pandemic has stabilized. Europe and Oceania have been showing great resilience in terms of containing Covid-19 spread. However, the way of foreign trade has changed a lot in post-covid world. Online trade show has dominated the way of cross border business, buyers' needs and way of doing business have been switched to more digital bonding. People are more digital reliant on foreign trade than ever. Thus, it is more necessary than ever to adopt the new tools and techniques for traditional businesses.
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