http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/ Documenting Entrepreneurial Experiences In Starting A New Company: Silverback Apparel Inc. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:15:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-17 Jonathan Ouellet’s Blog » Selling Fundamentals: Know and Understand Your Product and Your Consumer Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:06:18 +0000 http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-17 [...] industry and by being honest. Sincerity is vital in being highly successful (discussed in “The Problem With Outsourcing“) therefore it is important that you believe in your product and in most of its features. If [...] […] industry and by being honest. Sincerity is vital in being highly successful (discussed in “The Problem With Outsourcing“) therefore it is important that you believe in your product and in most of its features. If […]

]]> http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-16 Dan Allen Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:42:15 +0000 http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-16 One more thing... the Very first thing you will want to do when you get started is to find more suppliers. Send your samples to a few places and get to know the specialties and limitations of each in their production. One more thing… the Very first thing you will want to do when you get started is to find more suppliers. Send your samples to a few places and get to know the specialties and limitations of each in their production.

]]> http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-15 Dan Allen Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:36:11 +0000 http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-15 Jon, when dealing with fabric suppliers, and I deal with everyone daily from the best in Piedmonte to the most horrifying in Hong Kong, you must respect the fact that you are creative and they aren't. If you are limited to using a specific supplier, I strongly recommend that you choose the closest sample from their catalogue to the product you are seeking and ask them to replace certain fibres with ones of your choice. The key here is to start with one of their products so right away you are communicating in their language. This failing, burn down their mill. Works every time. Jon, when dealing with fabric suppliers, and I deal with everyone daily from the best in Piedmonte to the most horrifying in Hong Kong, you must respect the fact that you are creative and they aren’t. If you are limited to using a specific supplier, I strongly recommend that you choose the closest sample from their catalogue to the product you are seeking and ask them to replace certain fibres with ones of your choice. The key here is to start with one of their products so right away you are communicating in their language. This failing, burn down their mill. Works every time.

]]> http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-13 Sean Anderson Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:02:26 +0000 http://www.ouelletblog.com/2007/09/05/the-problems-with-outsourcing/#comment-13 Jonny, check out Larry Winget's blog www.larrywinget.com.....Your last paragraph speaks to one of his 8 rules of business: Do what you say you're going to do. Rocket science, eh? Don't let this delay get in your way, move on to the next manufacturer. Jonny, check out Larry Winget’s blog www.larrywinget.com…..Your last paragraph speaks to one of his 8 rules of business: Do what you say you’re going to do. Rocket science, eh? Don’t let this delay get in your way, move on to the next manufacturer.

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