Sample Follow-Up Timeline That Doubled My Conversion

Finding factories as a SOHO trader is challenging. Visit in person, present your client resources and sales capability. Pay promptly after orders. Build trust one transaction at a time.

The hardest part of the first SOHO year is surviving no-order periods. Cultivate 3-5 potential clients before leaving your job. Save 6 months of expenses. Your first order doesn't need to be big — complete the cycle.

Where do SOHO traders find first clients? Referrals from former colleagues, LinkedIn targeting, small orders on Alibaba, and industry exhibitions. Develop multiple sources simultaneously.

Income fluctuation is part of SOHO life. Diversify across markets and products. Maintain repeat-order clients as your base. Continuously develop new clients. Never rely on one client or market.