ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Reviewer 2

ask friends and business acquaintances. You're more likely to get an honest assessment of a business' strengths and weaknesses from someone who has used its services.

if you're looking for a supplier in your local area, it's worth trying directories such as Yellow Pages.

if your needs are specific to a particular trade or industry, there will probably be a trade association that can match you with suitable suppliers

local business-support organizations, such as chambers of commerce, can often point you in the direction of potential suppliers.

offer a great opportunity to talk with a number of potential suppliers in the same place at the same time. Before you go to an exhibition, a good idea to check that the exhibitors are relevant and suitable for your business

trade magazines feature advertisements from potential suppliers.

make sure you know what you need.

choosing right suppliers is essential for your business. Don't try to save time by buying from the first supplier you find that may be suitable.

people other businesses with first-hand experience of suppliers can give you useful advice.

always worth making sure your supplier has sufficiently strong cash flow to deliver what you want, when you need it.will also help reassure you that they won't go out of business when you need them most.