Q & A
How will this help my brand/company?
We have seen first-hand the problems and mistakes made when doing business in Asia -because of our experience, we know that these come from – among others: cultural differences, miscommunication, lack of follow up, brands being held hostage, underperforming distributors, inconsistent sales, brand mismanagement and misunderstanding to name a few. Our goal is to prevent and/or minimize the impact of these on your brand and to establish your brand in the region.
Can you guarantee that my sales will increase by a certain %?
Nothing is fool proof, and we admit it, we believe that by focusing on the small steps and removing obstacles and frequent communication, that increase in sales that you are looking for will follow.
How long will it take to see results?
There is no specific time limit that ensures that a distributor or salesperson will sell more or sign a new agreement. From our experience and because we evaluate your brand and search for a good fit, signing a distributor can take anything from 3 to 6 months. Timing is very important, and a distributor needs to believe in the product first – before he can sell it successfully. When doing sourcing, it is easy to find a product, but to find YOUR product might take a little longer. We believe in doing it right the first time and then build from there. Your satisfaction is paramount.
What is the duration of our agreement when we sign?
We recommend to sign for nothing shorter than 6 months. The contract is open ended, but we recommend letting it run for at least 6 months before reconsidering to cancel, upgrade or customize. To find the right fit and the right distributors for your brand- is not going to happen in 1 or 3 months. Remember- we also need to be trained in your product first. Same applies to manufacturing – finding the right factory with the perfect balance of cost, materials, products and above all the best quality control, comes first.
Can I cancel our contract if I am not satisfied?
- Yes- no problem. The terms and conditions will be decided at the time of signing the contract. In the unlikely event that you cancel – we would like to know WHY you cancel. Simply saying the sales did not grow as expected, or you are not happy with the product that were delivered, etc. is not really helping us to do a better job. Sales depend on a myriad of factors. Of course- our goal and your goal in the end is to sell more.
- So, if you are canceling- please help us with positive criticism.
How much will it cost me?
We have a very simple cost structure. This will make it easy for you to budget. Cost will depend on exactly what you would like us to do and what YOUR goal is for us. LYNKASIA will NOT charge you the full cost of an Asia representative office to manage your brand. We do it at a fraction of the cost. Please contact us at info@lynkasia.com to discuss your needs in detail.
What are your first steps when taking on a brand for expanding and/or monitoring sales and distribution? (first 3 steps below)
a. We first gather as much information as possible on your products and brand. We study it and understand it better, we go through as much marketing and training material as possible.
b. At the same time, we look at your current distribution network – if any. Analyzing the sales in each region and we set up a profile for each of your distributors.
c. We evaluate each distributor and look into options in countries where there is no distribution. We compare the brand to the existing distributors we have in our vast database of global distributors to see if we have a good fit.
Can you help me find customized products for marketing events?
Yes- absolutely no problem.
I have a unique product idea, can you help me make it a reality?
No Problem- we sign an NDA and help you to make your dream a reality.
I have a manufacturer, but I think they are charging me too much. Can you help me find a different manufacturer for the same quality and lower cost?
We certainly will try. We will do a thorough inspection of the product as well as the cost breakdown and then run a simulation to compare with your cost.
My products are often late and not always to my expectations. Can you help to eliminate these errors and inconsistencies?
Yes- we can help with that. Our SOP lays a foundation to prevent or at least alert us of any delays in advance and often with enough time to make change to deliver on time. With clear, consistent communication and agreements, our goal will be to deliver EXACTLY what you want.
I spent many hours talking to possible manufacturers and trading companies. I am not sure if they understand me 100%. I am not even sure if they are real manufacturers. How can you help me ?
No need to spend hours & days searching for a manufacturer, a supplier or product, a solution or alternatives to avoid delays, bad quality or price. We do that and give you the options to choose from.
I have a great product but need more distributors to sell my product. I do not have time or resources to do the research to find fitting distributors. Will you be able to help ?
We will do the research and find the right distributors for your product. We have a database of distributors and personal contacts at our disposal to follow up with and to find one that suits your brand/product best.
I am not sure if my distributors are really doing justice to my brand and products with sufficient marketing. How do I know that my exposure is actually growing? Will you be able to help with this situation?
Yes- we can help. LynkAsia will monitor, track and report on all marketing activities done by your distributors. We track and measure events and social media growth and exposure and report back to you.
