1、Establishing Business Relations建立贸易关系1. Self introductionDear Sirs,This is Water from SHV Company. Ive been working in DVD field for more than five years. Hope that I can serve you with my professional experience from now on. Please feel free to study our offer as below.First of all, I would like to
2、 introduce you some information about our factory. SHV Company is a professional manufacturer in producing Portable DVD Player, covering 7, 8.5, 9, 10.2. And SHV got the supports as below.Staff Number: over 300Production lines: four linesMonthly capacity: 60,000pcsQuality control: FCC, CE, EMC, CCC,
3、 RoHSFactory management: ISO 9001 International Quality Management System and ISO14000 International Environment Management SystemMarkets: xxx from Spain, xxx, xxx from Italy, xxx from Germany, xxx from Ukraine, xxx from Bulgaria, xxx from Russia, xxx from Israel, xxx from Iran, xxx, xxx from India,
4、 xxx from Middle East, xxx from Paraguay, xxx from Panama, etc.Now I would like to offer you the fast sale item with best price for your reference first.Model: Item A701, 7 swivel screen with TV tuner, USBCard RenderOffer: FOB Shenzhen US$50MOQ: 1000pcsSamples and more information are available for
5、your study anytime. We appreciate your kind reply soon.We are looking forward to our cooperation in near future.Best regards,WaterNotes1. 第一次主动联系客户,介绍自己在行业内的经验和成绩。让客户产生信心。2. 介绍公司的产品和实力,以增加客户信心。3. 根据客户所在国家目前销售产品的情况,向客户推荐适当的产品。4. 报价时要包含产品的重要信息。比如产品的主要功能,报价条款,价格,订单起订量等。5. 最后,提出合作的愿望。2. Contact customer
6、 after the fairSample 1Dear Sirs,Thank you for your kind visit at our booth 3.2F18 during Canton Fairs. This is Water from SHV Company. I hope you could feel free to study our offer about Portable DVD Player.SHV Company is a professional manufacturer in producing Portable DVD Player. The products ar
7、e spreading the countries and regions including Asia, Europe and America, products covering 7, 8.5, 9, 10.2. Weve been investing US$38 million to set up a high-tech industry zone named SHV Technology Co., Ltd in Zhejiang Province, which covers 82000 square meters and 200000 square meters of building
8、. With our strong RD and workmanship. Believe we can become your good partner and friend.According to the memo during Canton Fair, we would like to list the following offers for your record.Model: Item A903, 9swivel screen with TV tuner, USBCard ReaderOffer: FOB Shenzhen US$50MOQ: 1000pcsSamples and
9、 more information are available as requested. We appreciate your kind ideas about our cooperation.We are looking forward to our initial cooperation soon.Best regards,WaterNotes1. 参加展会是很多公司选择推广产品的一种很重要的方式。在展会之前,通常都要向所有的老客户和潜在的客户发邀请函。这也是向客户展示实力的一次机会。通常邀请函都会做成图片的形式,方便发送给用户参考。内容包括:参展公司名称,参展日期,展位号,主展产品等重
10、要信息。2. 展会之后,联系客户时提及展位号,客户更容易忆起自己。3. 开门见山地说明自己销售的产品,容易抓住日理万机的客户的注意力。4. 简短的公司和产品介绍可以让客户在短时间内熟知自己的实力和优势,以拉近合作的距离。5. 根据展会上的笔记,总结并正式向客户报价。6. 最后,提出合作的期望。Sample 2Dear Claus,It was nice to meet you in Hong Kong, and hope you had a good trip.Thanks for your kind visit to our showroom. Its a little pity that
11、your schedule is so tight. If possible, wed like to invite you to our office next time and show you around our three factories.The follows are our meeting memo for your reference.For 5.1CH standard DVD player, US$21DivX version, add US$1 per setNero function, add US$0.5 per setFor DVD-T and new proj
12、ect MD-2720, it is still under consummating. When it is completed, well inform you immediately. Also well arrange DVD-591/DivX-592 sample for your test.Even though we met a lot of problems by first cooperation, now its OK and the second container will be dispatched next week. I think we can run more
13、 smoothly by the following days. Both sides know each other better. And also we learn a lot from your professional, cautious and serious working style.I do hope you could share some of your proposals of our next step cooperation. Your ideas for our whole year plan will be helpful. Please try to offe
14、r me some minds, wed hope we could expand our business, work more strategically, and support you by our best service.Best regards,AaronNotes1. 客户通常都会参加展会,一方面是考察现有的供应商,面谈为了订单的计划,落实新订单的价格或者跟进进行中的订单情况;另一方面获取更多的产品信息,包括市场新价格,同类产品新的供应商等。2. 展会后,对与客户面谈的内容进行总结,主动给客户发会议记录。3. 再次提及洽谈的内容,更为详细地说明这些内容的具体情况。特别死关于样品
15、或者订单进行的时间等方面的确定。4. 进一步充实内容。包括对彼此之间合作的评价以及对未来的展望,还有对客户的操作方式的了解等。对问题点到即可,重点是展望合作和服务质量的改进。5. 提出自己的希望,同时也提醒客户,随着合作的深入,将来可以为客户提供更优质的服务,以增强客户的信心,这样可以加深合作。3. Enquiry from customerSample 1Dear Julia,I hope you are doing well.My name is Marcelo. I represent RS Corp., from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We met each
16、 other at the Las VegasCES, last January. At that time we talked about your products. Actually we are WalMarts Argentina traders, relating to DVD, DivX, DVD Recorder, Portable DVD and LCD TV. I remembered that during our meeting you informed me about some prices that were suitable for us. So, as thi
17、s moment, Id like to know your quotation of prices-FOB China-of the following articles, for WalMarts Argentina.DVD 5.1 full sizeDVD 5.1 1/2 size with displayDivX 5.1 full sizeDivX 5.1 full size with USBThis request is for WalMarts order, which will be around 20000pcs of each article. Please, Ill app
18、reciate you will send me your products pictures and price. If those are different from the catalogue you gave me at the CES, or just let me know which catalogues articles you are quoting. Please answer me as soon as possible. Thanks a lot.Hope to hear from you soon.Best regards,MarceloReply to the a
19、boveDear Marcelo,Thank you very much for your kind enquiry to us. Your detailed company and market information impressed us deeply. Glad to see that there is a chance for both RS and Mizida in entering into some projects cooperation in near future.Further to the enquiry, we would like to make you th
20、e offer as below. Photos are as attached.DVD 5.1 full size, DVD-592, US$21, if with DivX, US$21.5DVD 5.1 1/2 size with display, DVD-558B, US$20DVD 5.1 full size with USB, DVD-602/561, US$23The whole offer is upon FOB Shenzhen price.And base on your potential quantity 20000pcs per item.Wish they coul
21、d meet your request.We are ready to provide more information and samples as requested. We appreciate your comments and looking forward to working together with you soon.Best regards,JuliaNotes1. 展会之后或者是从互联网推广联系得到的客户,在一段时间内没有订单,一方面说明由于市场销售和客户的推广计划等原因,在当时确实没有订单需求;另一方面说明客户当时已经有较为稳定的合作伙伴。但往往客户也会将同等的供应商列
22、为参考对象,当有合适的产品或者新项目的时候,客户将会主动联系。所以需要不间断地跟进,比如价格更新,产品更新或者是信息交流。2. 分析客户的邮件。邮件中客户陈述说明相识于何处,客户的公司和产品介绍以及销售的场所,还有关于产品的规格等较为详细的要求。这类有实质性内容的邮件,说明合作计划往往较大。3. 回复邮件要根据客户的市场特征,订单数量,价格要求等,推荐最合适的产品,报最有竞争力的价格。客户也喜欢和实力相当的公司合作,但需要产品质量过关以及有竞争力的价格。4. 报价的内容要清晰。比如价格条款,起订量和相关的单价,产品的主要规格或者功能说明等。这些内容一定要清晰,不能模糊,以免引起误解。并附上精美
23、的图片,让客户可以更直观地选择。5. 期望合作,表现诚意和热心。Sample 2Dear Sirs,Thank you very much for your kind enquiry to us. This is Alice. From now on, I will help to follow up your orders and hope my 5 years experience and hard work can serve you better.Regarding your enquiry, please find our reply as below.1) Our products
24、 are fast sales in EU countries and America. Especially we already had steady partners in those places. And the cooperation has been lasting more than 5 years.2) Regarding American market, our customers prefer healthy sleeping, so they would like to buy the mattress to protect their backbones. For e
25、xample, memory mattress, independent spring mattress, surely the reel mattress you mentioned is also fast sale. Please refer to the attachments, I would like to introduce some suitable items for your market3) Currently our company is applying for the American prevailing rules CFR1633 which is standa
26、rd fire protection and becoming effective in July 1st, 2007. As we know that in Los Angeles they would apply for the standard fire protection rule TB603. But now they upgrade to CFR1633. We think you might require for it, too. Please refer to the CERTIFICATION as attached.4) Payment term:A) 30% depo
27、sit T/T in advance, 70% balance T/T before shipment.B) 50% deposit T/T in advance, 50% balance by irrevocable L/C at sight.5) Leading time: 15days upon deposit received6) MOQ: 1*20GP, FOB ShenzhenIf you have any enquiry and need our help, please dont hesitate to contact me.Best regards,WaterNotes1.
28、行业内的客户一般会比较关心产品的质量,工厂产品的市场销售情况,质量认证书灯重要方面。所以这些条件都直接影响客户对工厂产品的认识。因为不同的市场,质量要求是有区别的。欧美国家比中东等国家地区的要求会严格一些。2. 文中第一段体现个性化的服务。3. 第二段回复客户的问题,着重突出优势和实力。有稳定的客源,和客户有超过5年的合作,充分体现公司实力和产品质量的保证。分析最终消费者的实际要求和特点,体现个人的知识丰富,够专业水准。分析客户市场对质量的要求,展现公司的实力与时俱进。内容环环相扣,回复围绕客户问题的同时,也向客户说明了公司其他方面的操作程序,方便客户更深入的了解。Samples 3Dear
29、Sirs,I am the purchase manager of Sound Master Company in South Africa. We are planning to import mattress. The quantity may be around 200 sets at the first time. And our boss Mike and I will visit China next month. We would like to talk to you in your factory. In order to get the visa from Chinese
30、Embassy, can you send an invitation letter to us?We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.Best regards,AnsonReply to the aboveDear Anson,Thank you very much for your kind enquiry to us. My name is John. From now on, I will follow up your orders and offer best sales service with my professiona
31、l experience.Because we dont have your ideas about target item, I would like to offer you some fast sale items in South Africa for your easy reference first. The details are as attached. We are also inviting you to visit our website at to know more details about us.Regarding the invitation letter, w
32、e would like to share some information with you. Normally we have to submit application form and relative necessary information to our government for approval first. As we didnt start cooperation before, the application period may be longer. In order not to affect your schedule, I would like to advi
33、se that if you have other business partners here, youd better ask them to help you. So you may get the visa within one week. Please take our suggestion as reference. Surely we are pleased to apply for you if you need our help. But please send us the details about the people who will come.To catch th
34、e visit schedule and run the business soon, shall we exchange some important ideas first? We may conclude some agreements before you visit in China.We welcome your coming and visiting. And looking forward to our cooperation soon.Best regards,JohnNotes1. 有些国家的客户如果要到中国来访,申请签证时,需要工厂提供邀请函。邀请函的申请需要相关政府部门
35、提供详细的资料,比如到访人的个人资料,双方之间生意往来的资料,包括发票,报关单以及工厂的营业执照等重要文件。申请的程序比较复杂,申请的世界也比较漫长,需要一个月左右。2. 类似的询盘,回复药抓住重点词语,比如“import mattress, visit China, invitation letter” 突出分析客户的需求,以加快合作为目的,有针对性地回复和建议。Sample 4Dear Water,We are currently looking to expand our product line including memory foam mattresses and pillows.
36、I will come to china next month. In the meantime, I would like to collect as much information as possible on prices and specifications.Please advise us at your earliest convenience.Best regards,Michael Reply to the aboveDear Michael,We are glad to know that you will expand your business line on memo
37、ry foam mattress memory foam pillow. Believe we can serve you better and better in near future.First, please refer to the attachments for your reference.It is great that you will come to China for business. Please kindly arrange your schedule to visit our factory. We hope we can have a close talk fa
38、ce to face. Then we could show you our production lines and sample room. We are confident that if will make our cooperation smoothly.When your visit schedule is available, please kindly let me know.Best regards,WaterNotes1. 客户计划扩展业务,对公司的产品表示感兴趣或者看好公司产品的前景,表示要来访中国,并要参观工厂。2. 针对这样的询盘,主要是分析客户的目的和要求,抓住重点
39、词和主要意思。比如“expand, Collate price and specification”。根据获取的信息,有步骤,有的放矢地回复邮件。3. 在邮件中,对客户表示出诚意,细致,同时要展示公司主要的实力,以增加客户对公司的了解,增强合作信心。4. Take the information from other colleaguesSample 1Dear Maitance,Good day.Nice to contact with you. This is Echo from CABC (Hong Kong) International Industrial Limited. And
40、it is my great honor to serve you in the future.Our boss Mr. Jason, just came back from the MIDO SHOW, and I learned that you are interested in our swimming products. Here attached our updated price list for your reference. Also, please take your time to visit our website at for pictures and more de
41、tails.Mr. Jason had quoted you two models in MIDO, and here we list a gain as below for your easy reference.Swimming cap: CAP800 USD2.0 (according to your quantity of 200pcs)Earplug with strap: EP-200 USD 0.8 (including package)Please contact us freely if you have any question. We are looking forwar
42、d to building business relationship with you in the near future.Best regards,EchoNotes1. 参加展会时一个公司推广产品的重要渠道。但是公司的投入会根据实际情况而定。一个公司的业务员一般都有两个或者两个以上,由于国外展会的费用较高,对于规模不是很大的公司,业务员参加展会的名额也是有限的。在展会之后,公司会把展会上取得的名片进行分发,每个业务员可以运用自己的方式去联系客户。2. 文中,首先说明信息来源,并向客户表示友好。3. 在展会上,客户或多或少都对公司进行了一番了解。由于自己没有直接和客户交流,所以要有适当的
43、过渡,侧重说明自己将会提供个性化的服务,让客户满意。4. 提出合作期望。Sample 2Dear Marcus,How are you doing? This is Water from ABC Company, Ms. Graces colleague. She already left the company some time ago. Its been a long time no contact with you and your company. We are glad to contact you again about external battery pack for Mob
44、ile Phone and Notebook.I would like to update you some latest model and new offers for your reference. We hope we can enlarge our business scale. Please find the details as attached.Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Best regards,WaterSample 3Dear Andy,This is Tina, sales representative of ABC
45、 Electronic Company. Thanks for Edens assignment, Im pleased to have the opportunity to contact you and take charge of our cases directly. Hope we can set long-term business relationship and expand business it the future.Now Im taking up your first order-2002 (DVD recorder), all the specifications a
46、nd other details will be followed by me. Therefore if you have any problem, please feel free to contact me.Further to your new order, please refer to the attachments for our quotations, we are waiting for your confirmation. Surely we will get a good delivery date for you.Thank you for your good coop
47、eration and your early reply will be appreciated.Best regards,TinaNotes1. 对已联系或者已合作的客户,函电撰写主要体现服务,不让客户感觉到突兀。2. 对暂时无合作,曾经联系密切,有邮件阅读回执的客户要保持联系,在某个特定的而时间提醒客户产品的报价,以及产品的市场销售情况等。假如知道对方公司和自己公司生产的产品相符,要多参考客户公司的网页,根据网页上的信息,不断向客户展开猛烈的“攻击”。另外,适当的电话联系也是必须的,或者以传真的方式,或者直接给客户发邮件。尝试不同的方式反复联系,提高成功的可能性。5. Contact cu
48、stomer by B2B web informationDear Sirs,I got your business information online. We would like to cooperate with you on CARDS,and become your good partner in near future.With more than 12 years experience in manufacturing all kinds of PVC cards, paper cards, metal cards and smart cards in China, weve grown up into a main supplier in Italy, Germany, Sweden, France, Denmark and New Zealand etc. The daily output can reach milli