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Sourcing your products from the China wholesale markets means margins you can't find elsewhere, margins which will skyrocket your profits and allow you to dominate your market.

China has been described as the world's factory.

It might well be re-named China Wholesale Inc.

The phenomenal economic growth in China, typified by the rise of Shanghai - now the world's biggest city, in the world's biggest country - will have an ever-increasing effect on world trade, and
on the world of re-selling on the Internet.

China manufactures for the world, and anyone looking to source products just has to start their search in the China wholesale markets. And that means me, and probably you as well.

Many US re-sellers are still convinced that the way to a quick fortune is to go to China, find the guy who makes shoes for Gucci or handbags for Prada, and persuade him to run off an extra few
hundred.

A less-reputable China wholesale manufacturer might do this, but the product will not bear the coveted label. You might manage to import the goods into the US, but no way can you sell them -
legally - as brand-name products, even if they are made by the same manufacturer as the genuine product.

Beware the so-called "grey market". The Brand name companies are becoming ever-more aggressive in pursuing through the courts anyone infringing their copyright.

In most manufacturing sectors, China is a volume producer, which means that you will always be facing high minimum order quantities, typically thousands of units, which make it seem a
no-go area for the solitary trader of modest means. But there is a solution to this problem, as you will see later.

China already has a good reputation for quality clothing, shoes, and basic commodities, but increasingly China wholesalers are turning to high-technology products.

The good news is that the China wholesale manufacturers and the agents are very clued-up on the US market, and very quick to respond to requests for sample products and price and delivery
quotations. The really good news is that there is usually an unbelievably margin, so if you have the bankroll and the expertise you could really make a lot of money at this.

So what about a plan of action?

If the China wholesale market excites you, you really can't do without the services of a local China-based agent.

He is the guy who has personal contact with all the manufacturers and factory owners. He knows the China wholesale world intimately - he knows the best sources for all the products. He acts as the middleman and effectively as the purse-holder, and you will need such an expert to guide you through the minefield that is the Chinese-US tax issue.

He will ensure that the product gets shipped on time, and most importantly can check on the quality of the product before it is shipped.

These Chinese export agents are monitored and encouraged financially by their Government to promote China wholesale business overseas, so you should be able to find a reputable one without any problem.

The bottom line is - if you're serious about sourcing goods from China in volume, then you really can't do the business without a good China-based agent.
You just have to invest the time to go over to China, ideally when one of the big trade fairs or conventions are taking place. (You can easily find this information on your favorite Search Engine).

Here you can meet with the agents, who can introduce you to the factory owners, who will invite you to the factory to see the product being made, and will probably give you an on-the-spot quotation.

You will find, as I did, that much business in China is still conducted on a personal-relationship basis, so if you don't make the personal contacts and establish and cultivate relationships in the China wholesale world, then you probably won't thrive in China.

If you simply haven't got the time or resources to establish personal contacts in China, then you could look for a good US based Chinese agent or broker - ideally one based in your own city or State.(Again, you can find one using the Search Engines).
You may be lucky and find one who has good contacts in China, and he can guide you through much of the bureaucracy involved in importing from a China wholesaler.

Find out who he has represented before, and be sure to contact this person or business to check out your agent or broker.

There is an excellent resource on the internet with a lot of expertise in sourcing China wholesale products. This is the website at www.alibaba.com, which offers excellent advice, and can immediately supply details of Chinese manufacturers for your chosen product.

So there are 3 levels at which you can get involved with the China wholesale markets - the 3 paths to enlightenment and profit as we might call them.

At the bottom level,if you just want to get a feel for what is available, then spend some time on research at www.Alibaba.com - a great resource which can show you the incredible range of products available, and which can put you in contact with agents or manufacturers in the China wholesale business.

At a slightly more ambitious level, if you are committed to doing business long-term, then you could look for a reliable US-based Chinese agent or broker, who for a fee or commission will ease your way into the often-baffling world of importing goods from China.

And the serious marketers will jump in at the top level, and get themselves over to China, the sooner the better, in order to establish those long-term relationships with those active in the China wholesale world.

Relationships which will reap rich rewards for years to come.

If you aren't big enough or confident enough to face this on your own, then find a few other re-sellers in the same market - or related market - as yourself, and pool your time and resources.
Whatever it takes, get into this lucrative market place - the potential profits are HUGE!

China and its manufacturers will have an enormous impact on the Internet re-selling world over the next 5 years.

It is already starting to happen, and the time to get involved is now.

The guy who sources the product at the lowest price is the guy who wins, particularly on the Internet.

And that lowest price will almost certainly be provided by a Chinese manufacturer.

If you're still not persuaded to check out the fabulous opportunities in the China wholesale markets, then you should certainly have a look at the best resource on the internet for sourcing products for reselling - just go to http://www.wholesale-dropship-researchproduct.com/wholesaleinfo.html

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With the insane amount of hype surrounding David Beckhams debut in the MLS and America, everyone has been mezmerized by Beckhams international stardom. Furthermore, with his lovely wife, Victoria, by his side, I dont see how anyone could be anything but ecstatic by their arrival. However, as a result of all this, one question has been left unanwered, even by the most cynical critics. That question is whether or not the MLSs inclusion of David Beckham is a good thing. Heres what I think:

For Soccer:

David Beckham coming to the MLS is great for soccer. Some say that losing such a great player and star will somehow hurt the European soccer scene. But that is not going to happen. Not only is the best soccer still being played in Europe, but also the number of superstars in its respective leagues is rising daily. Yes, Beckham is a force to be reckoned with, on and off the field. But with players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldhino Gaucho, Lionel Messi and Steven Gerrard filling Beckhams shoes, there are still plenty of quality players to captivate the soccers viewing public. So, no, Europe is not going to suffer. Just think if Barry Bonds left the MLB. Is he a great player? Of course! But the league wouldnt be all that different if he were to leave. The other superstars would pick up the slack.

On the other hand, the MLS is going to benefit beyond anything it could possibly imagine. Not only is Beckham a great player on the field, but his rockstar-like popularity off of it will bring hoards of new viewers to the MLS. Opponents of this notion may say that international superstars have come to the MLS in the past, making very little impact on the progress of the MLS in America. Very true. But, usually international players who make the transition are very much past their prime. Take for instance Youri Djorkaeff, Roberto Donadoni and Lothar Mattheus. Every single one of these players was a great player in his day. But when they were in the MLS, they were over the hill. None had stellar performances in the MLS and each retired soon after arriving. Conversely, Beckham is still in his prime. Last year, due in large part to his efforts, Real Madrid won the Spanish La Liga championship. Also, in his absence from the English national team, the Three Lions suffered tremendously; something that went away upon Beckhams return. His picture perfect cross to Peter Crouch in Englands Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia is a skillful reflection of just how good Beckham still is. You would be hard pressed to find anyone that can deliver a cross like that. So, this move is great for the MLS. They are getting a player with absolutely brilliant skill who will also bolster the league with his fame.

For Beckham:

The MLS is undoubtedly going to benefit from this move, but will Beckham benefit as well? Well, yes and no. His wallet is definitely not going barren anytime soon, what with the 5-year, $250 million contract he signed with the LA Galaxy (something that has not gone unnoticed by his wife Posh Spice who is known for living up to her ritzy name). Moreover, his children will probably benefit as well. While England is by no means a country in dire straits, the US is the most powerful country in the world and offers its citizens countless opportunities. Growing up in America will allow the Beckham children every chance they could ever want.

However, in terms of his career, David Beckham made the wrong move. As previously mentioned, Beckham is still as skillful as ever. And lets face it, the MLS is an inferior league to the giants in Europe. So, I feel, as do many serious soccer fans, that Beckhams introduction to the MLS is sort of a slap in the face. It is just sad. He is simply too good for the MLS. Imagine if Michael Jordan had left the NBA after his 6th successive NBA title to play in the Italian basketball league. Murmurs of say it aint so would be heard all around the country. A similar situation is unfolding in Europe. European soccer fans cannot believe that Beckham would stoop to the MLSs level. Honestly, it is kind of pathetic.

So, is Beckham in the MLS a good thing or a bad thing? Both. It just depends on how you look at it. It is great for the MLS. And it is even good for Beckham to a certain extent. But, as far as his career is concerned, David Beckhams swan song has come prematurely.

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Centre Backs

There were a lot of great performances in this position with a number of players having fantastic a year.

Alessandro Nesta, Juan, Rio Ferdinand, Lucio, Julien Escude, Philip Mexes, Ivan Cordoba, Daniel Jarque are among a group of players that performed very admirably at centre back last year.

Emanuel Vidic and Jamie Carragher would count themselves extremely unlucky not to have made my team but I have gone for Gabriel Milito and Ricardo Carvalho because they both had a mammoth year.

Midfielders

As always it was difficult to choose between a number of excellent performances in midfield as there just too many great players to choose from.

Daniele De Rossi, Andrea Pirlo, Florent Malouda, Paul Scholes, Robinho, Xavi, Franck Ribery, Ricardo Quaresma, Lucho Gonzalez, Miguel Veloso, Juninho, Christian Poulsen, Genaro Gatusso, Steven Gerrard, Hatem Ben Arfa, Samir Nasri and others too many to mention all had wonderful seasons.

Cesc Fabregas, Saydoo Keita and Esteban Cambiasso were desperately unlucky to get in the team but I went for Christiano Ronaldo, Michael Essien and Andres Iniesta.

Strikers

Fred Kanoute had a fantastic year as did Ruud Van Nistlerooy, Diego Milito, Kevin Kuranyi, Alexander Frei, Theofanis Gekas, Mario Gomez, Afonso Alves, Johan Elmander, Danny Koevermans, Jefferson Farfan, Klass-Jan Huntelaar, Kun Aguerro, Rodrigo Palacio, Robbie Keane and Fernando Torres.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Francesco Totti and Dimitar Berbatov would be cursing with good reason for not getting into my team but I have gone for Kaka, Lionel Messi and Didier Drogba.

Final Team

1) Iker Casillas

2) Maicon

3) Eric Abidal

4) Michael Essien

5) Gabriel Milito

6) Ricardo Carvalho

7) Christiano Ronaldo

8) Andres Iniesta

9) Didier Drogba

10) Kaka

11) Lionel Messi

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"If...you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." Catherine Aird

Do people willingly want to follow you? The real test of leadership is influence. Would your subordinates describe you as an effective manager, supervisor or team leader? Be honest with yourself. Put yourself in their shoes. Would you want to work for YOU?! If your employees' pay, perks and benefits were not dependent on doing what you ask, would they still want to follow you? If the answer is yes, you are truly a role model of leadership.

In conducting leadership training around the world for over a decade, here are the key traits I hear over and over that employees want to see in their leaders. And most of these employees are managers themselves.These traits will sound familiar to you. Yet, we need to be reminded of them. Many managers confide to me that they're so overloaded they forget about practicing many of these qualities on a regular basis.

1) Supportive/Good listener: It's been said the average person listens to what you have to say only 25% of the time. Yes, that's right. Much of the time we're caught up in our own "stuff" and we're not always listening. Listen. Think before you speak. Some people just need to be allowed to vent. Vent within reason of course. Then, they'll be more likely to listen to you.

2) Open-minded. It's hard to listen without an open mind. At least acknowledge what your employees have to say. It doesn't mean you necessarily have to agree. In order to gain respect and get your team members to follow you, sometimes you first have to show respect.

3) Honest. Do you possess personal integrity? Your team members will look to see if you do what you say you are going to do. This sounds like common-sense and it is. Yet, many in a leadership position forget this important trait. The minute you can't deliver on your promises you lose all credibility. It will be the one thing your employees will always remember. As the saying goes, "They remember your last act." Under promise and over deliver. Always do what you say you are going to do.

True Leadership = Inspiration:

4) Inspiring. True leadership = inspiration. Real leaders have a passion for what they do. They are able to transfer that enthusiasm to their employees. People want to follow someone they respect and admire. In my leadership training, a lot of managers tell me they also want a leader "who is balanced in their personal as well as professional life." They see a balanced leader as someone who walks their talk. Employees want to follow someone who has what they want.

5) Intelligent. I frequently hear the comment, "In our organization, the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing." Or, "My manager really has no idea what I do for a living. What my job entails, the challenges and the time constraints." Please educate yourself on each of your team member's responsibilities. It's the only way you can speak intelligently to them and gain respect.

6) Future-oriented. Upper management should put their organization's five year, three year, and one year plan in writing and pass it out to every employee. A lot of employees don't know their organization's overall goals and objectives. An integral part of leadership is having vision, and being able to convey that vision in a way that excites and inspires team members. A great way to motivate most of your employees is to show each and every one where they fit in with the organization's big picture. Most of them want to know their purpose and how they make a difference.

Effective Leadership = Effective Social Skills:

7) Excellent communicator. Many people are promoted to leadership positions based on their "hard skills" or technical skills. Yet, most managers describe true leadership as demonstrating good interpersonal skills. Excellent leaders and managers aren't just good communicators in terms of what's expected on the job. They also make it a priority to take a sincere interest in their employees. Little things go a long way. For example, know your employee's birthdays, whether or not they have children, and acknowledge their length of service on their anniversary.

8) Fair-minded. Employees and managers alike respect leaders in an organization who are fair, objective, and "don't play favorites." They want sincere recognition for a job well done. Most employees want to be judged on their performance, not on whether or not they've got friends in high places.

9) Flexible with change. An effective leader is open to change, new ideas and taking risks. A leader who is a good role model doesn't take a "my way or the highway" approach. They're confident enough in themselves that they can give explanations for WHY a change is being made. Employees always want to know why. Managers and leaders who are secure within themselves don't need to say, "Because I'm your supervisor and I said so."

10) Leadership starts with service. Effective leadership involves rolling up your sleeves and helping others. The term "servant leadership" was coined in 1970 by Robert K. Greenleaf, former AT&T executive and founder of The Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership. He wrote, "It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead."

"A good example is the best sermon." Anon.

Copyright (c) 2006 Colleen Kettenhofen

Colleen Kettenhofen is a speaker, workplace expert, & co-author of "The Masters of Success," as featured on the Today Show, along with Ken Blanchard and Jack Canfield. For more free articles and e-newsletter, & to order the book visit http://www.ColleenSpeaks.com Topics: leadership, management, difficult people, public speaking.Colleen is available for keynotes, breakout sessions and seminars. Call 971-212-2412 or email colleen@colleenspeaks.com . http://www.ColleenSpeaks.com . You are free to reprint or repost this article provided Colleen's name, website and email are provided with the article.

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The Adidas Originals Adicolor concept, came in the form of sports shoes and clothing that could be adapted by painting drawing or spraying a personal design on to the plain white canvas as it were.
The canvas being the upper of the white on white sports shoe, or the material of the apparel.

Several methods of design were possible, Adidas Adicolor pens, paintbrushes and aerosol sprays would allow the artist to customize their sports canvas. Adicolor also provided lace jewels and changeable coloured stripes to offer yet even more variation and individuality to the artist.

Adicolor is about personal expression that encourages creativity, and to pay homage to the artists and the original Adicolor collection, in 2006 Adidas released a whole new colour series to a whole new generation. In collaboration with artists and fashion icons, the new Adicolor range would be categorized in to seven different colour series. Green, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Black, Red, and of course the the original White series.

Innovative designers and Artists involved with Adicolor included Taro Okamoto from Japan who produced abstract art as well as avant-garde paintings and sculptures.

Also Emilio Pucci, an Italian fashion designer, a talented man with a strong sporting background who was known to be active in the world of politics.

In creating Adicolor, Adidas struck a chord with many of their faithful followers and introduced them to the world of art and design. An unlikely relationship, but a successful one that has brought together both art lovers and Adidas Adicolor collectors.

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Blackpool

Odds: 22/1

Last Five Seasons

2005/06 - 19 (League One), 2004/05 - 16 (League One), 2003/04 - 14 (League One), 2002/03 - 13 (League One), 2001/02 - 16 (League One).

2005/06 Cup Progress

FA Cup First Round vs Doncaster Rovers (a) - lost 4-1.

Carling Cup Second Round vs Leicester City (a) - lost 2-1.

Football League Trophy Northern Section Second Round vs Carlisle United (a) - lost 2-1.

Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Keigan Parker (striker) - 13 goals.

Players In

Paul Tierney (Livingston - Free), Michael Jackson (Tranmere Rovers - Free), Adrian Forbes (Swansea City - Free), Rhys Evans (Swindon Town - Free).

Players Out

Les Pogliacomi (Oldham Athletic - Free), Tony Butler (Forest Green Rovers - Free), Robert Edwards (Released), Stuart Anderson (Released), Matt Shaw (Released), Danny Warrender (Released), Matthew Kay (Released), Neil Wood (Released), Jason Wilcox (Released).

Blackpool were one of a number of clubs dragged into last season's League One relegation battle but they managed to finish three points and two places above the bottom four.

It has been an intriguing summer at Bloomfield Road with the news that Latvian millionaire Valeri Belokon has concluded a deal to buy shares in the club. Belokon announced he would invest a substantial sum of money, believed to be 5 million into the League One strugglers. Belokon would like to be club president, with current chairman Karl Oyston remaining in his role. The Latvian's other business interests include a bank, brewery, newspaper, television station, fish processing, a travel agency, the Baltic Institute of Strategic Studies and a golf school.

However, players coming in to the club have not been anywhere near as glamorous. Livingston left back Paul Tierney agreed a two year contract following his free transfer from the Scottish First Division side.

Former Crewe Alexandra centre back Michael Jackson arrived on a free transfer from Tranmere Rovers and returns to Lancashire following spells at Presto North End and Bury. Swansea City winger Adrian Forbes signed a two year contract following his release from the Liberty Stadium.

Highly rated goalkeeper Les Pogliacomi returned to Oldham Athletic after being released by Blackpool at the end of last season. The Tangerines have replaced him with Rhys Evans from Swindon Town and also have veteran Lee Jones to call upon.

Verdict

The bookmakers make Blackpool one of their top eight favourites to win the division next season. Who are they trying to kid? The club has slid down the division progressively over the last three seasons and they will be fortunate not to slip into the bottom four.

David Walker runs VCBet free bet and football betting systems websites. A free email course: "Seven Days to Better Betting" is available at both of these websites.

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Custom team soccer uniforms have started emerging as a trend in the world of soccer. During the early years of the sport, the traditional uniforms of players are simple which usually comes printed with simple designs and color. This goes with the soccer jerseys, shoes, shorts and other kits for soccer.

As the sport reached the modern era, things have changed when it comes to the design and looks of team uniforms. Today team uniforms can be customized depending on the team or individual choices. Team uniforms can now be printed with different font types with different colors and comes with shadowed prints. There is also a change of materials such as the use of shiny polyester materials with bright colors used to add up some shine on the players while on the field.

These uniforms sometimes come with embroidered logos or names, mostly the bearing the names of the players and the team they represent.

Nike is one of the pioneers in making the best and unique custom team soccer uniforms both for national and international teams. It is also responsible in creating replicas of many of the great apparels in the market today. Among the satisfied clients of Nike are teams like NJ Soccer Camps, NJ Youth Soccer Teams, New York Youth Soccer and many other teams.

There are large selections of customization available for your team's uniform which you can choose from and standout among the crowd of spectators and your opponents. Now is your chance to have the best unique design for your team.

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