Comments on: Vocab U Grab is finished!

By: kduncan

kduncan — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:17:03 +0000

Thank you for your question. The reason I chose to go overseas is due to cost. Also, it is very difficult to find manufacturers in the US that make the types of materials that I need for my products. I did source some companies in the US but they are supplying my company materials that they are getting overseas also. I am a big supporter of keeping jobs in the US and helping the US economy, but it is very difficult the find the type of manufacturer I need in the US. As far as cost, I would not mind paying a little extra but I have to think about my customer. If I pay extra then that means that I have to charge my customer extra. When it comes down to apending, overall, customers would rather have the lower price than worry about where it is made since most things all households purchase are made overseas.

Due to the problems that occurred a few years ago in China, the factories are under tighter quality control now. This is something I look for when I am sourcing a manufacturer.

My customer comes FIRST. I want them to have the safest product that will help the child learn. I am not worried about padding my pocket. I am always looking out for my customer.

Thanks again for your question.

By: J. Redmond

J. Redmond — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:05:02 +0000

I applaud you for taking the initiative and risk of starting a business, but why are you going overseas when you could be looking for a domestic manufacturer. There may be some cost differences, but with the recent scare over lack of quality controls… may be worth the extra cost!

By: bonnie

bonnie — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:19:20 +0000

Karla’s Efforts

* • Launched Yahoo! Small Business web site
* • Designed 2 products;
completed overseas manufacturing
* • Product testing with regional centers/clinics
* • Formed 1 national & 3 regional partnerships

I copied the above from another page. I realize that you need to keep your costs low, and noticed you had your products manufactured in China. Their quality control over there seems to leave a little (maybe a lot) to be desired, with the many recalls of products they produce over there as of late.

I was wondering if you have considered contacting anyone about maybe finding a sheltered workshop for disabled adults here in America to help produce your products? Maybe a company that employs the disabled? There is a place in Corinth, Mississippi that employs people with disabilities in a sheltered workshop. From what I heard, they pay by production, not hourly. Special needs children may grow up to be special needs adults, and you could benefit even more people with your product.

Good luck with your business, I wish you well.