#2019 Canton Fair# Important Things That You Need To Know Before Attending the Canton Fair China (2)

In the last article, I have post the basic information about attending the Canton Fair. now it has only 7 days for the Fair, here some tips that you shouldn't miss. all from Personal abundant experience, you will get great help when you attend the Fair:

Important Things That You Need To Know Before Attending the Canton Fair China

Attending Canton Fair can be overwhelming due to the hundreds of suppliers in the same industry that you will come across. You need to know that suppliers are not created equal. This section will guide you on how you can find a supplier that is suitable (in terms of quality, price,and compliance with regulations).

In order to avoid wasting your time with the wrong suppliers, you need to make the right preparations. The steps below will help save your time once you’re in Guangzhou for the Canton Fair.

Canton Fair China Official website：https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/index.aspx

The link above which you can apply for Canton Fair invitation and visa as well as how to get entry badge among others.

Need Translator?

If you are coming and attending the fair at the first time, I sincerely suggest you hire a local translator to assist you during the fair, especially to find the translator who already has experience; it will be helpful and also save a lot of your time.

Download Useful App

* Wechat: As a matter of fact, everybody in China prefers Wechat to communicate. It is a useful and convenient platform to connect with suppliers (very similar to Whatsapp)

* Didi: when you take a taxi from Didi will be much convenient, register Didi account using your mobile phone number(you need and must buy a Chinese phone card)after finish registration, enter the destination send it to drivers, then wait for the reply. (Very similar with Uber, Hailo…)

Take Business Card, Pen and Note Book

The business card will save your time, no matter when you enter in the fair to fill with the registration form or chat with different suppliers.

You need a notebook and pen to write down the details you’ve confirmed with suppliers.

Follow the Suppliers Up

It could be very challenging to remember all the suppliers after your visit. As a result, you need to follow up suppliers with your notebook and ask questions about the following:

Confirm MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)

The Final price with payment method

Loading Port

Leading time

Samples

Tips: it is very necessary to arrange to visit the supplier/factory which you prefer, this is the important thing which after the fair, and most time, the sales from the factory will also help you arrange the trip.

I have attending Canton Fair for many sessions, from visiting the factory; we can soon know if this factory is really matched with our requests.

Other things that you may prepare

* Power bank for your mobile

* Your photos with two-inch size

* Luggage for putting samples or catalog

Tips: If you are a female, I suggest you wear flat comfortable shoes instead of high-heel shoes, as after one day walking through different booth in the fair, you will be exhausted.

Conclusion

The Canton Trade Fair is an avenue for you to have a one-on-one interaction with suppliers. It is the right platform for you to bypass the hassle of finding the right supplier via Alibaba. Use the tips discussed in this article to have a swift interaction with suppliers at the Canton Fair.

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