One of the biggest challenges in expanding overseas is language. As standard for all users, LiNeo provides translation services for all listed products and for brokering contracts. Therefore even though language may have been a challenge before now you can move forward with confidence.
With LiNeo, you are able to promote your products and resources in various countries around the world, including China, South Africa, Australia and others.
LiNeo does more than just help you find your ideal global partners but also enables you to advertise your products and do market research.
LiNeo | In-House Sales | Trading companies / Agents | International E-Commerce | |
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Cost | A low monthly fee | Extremely costly plus staffing and training required | Services vary greatly as well as costs | A low monthly fee |
Labor | Platform based and easily maintained | Labor intensive | Outsourced to Trading companies / Agents | Limited to the platform |
Effect | Products marketed internationally | Limited ability to target various regions and countries | Limited ability to target various regions and countries | Limited ability to target various regions and countries |
Flexibility | Able to select the best possible global partners | Limited to known contacts and languages | Information is overwhelming and may be difficult to manage | End consumers are targeted so partnerships may be limited |
When conducting in-house sales, even when targeting a specific area, significant time, money and labor are required. It is difficult to manage costs effectively.
Using trading companies or sales agents allows you to expand your activities internationally with the minimum of effort.
There are certain disadvantages however such as being limited to the client base of your chosen partner. Costs may vary based on certain requirements and you are limited in what information you may receive.
LiNeo eliminates the disadvantages of using trading companies or sales agents while still maintaining the advantages.
LiNeo and traditional international e-commerce businesses are similar in many ways but also have significant differences.
International e-commerce businesses seek out "individuals" who want to purchase their own products.
LiNeo however connects you to partners who develop markets and promote sales internationally for your business.
LiNeo outperforms traditional e-commerce businesses as limitations are removed and you can work with partners who are actively growing and developing international markets.