Who is Hearthlink International?
What Can They Do For You?
Hearthlink International, based in Randolph, Vermont, has a combined experience in the hearth industry of over 25 years. Much of this time has been spent working closely with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers from all over the world, most of which while working for a major Northeast stove manufacturer.
Wearing many hats over the years, John King has experience with warranty issues, sales orders, improving existing or developing new products, developing new sales territories, devising sales & marketing programs, and product forecasting. He has coordinated special events, "open houses", national and international trade shows, state and county fairs.
And, as Hearthlink International, he wants to share this expertise with you to help you grow your business.
Why Export?
The current imbalance of trade in the U.S. has created opportunities (with the support of the American government) to encourage exporting goods abroad. In addition, demand for American products is increasing worldwide. It has never been easier to export.
It's not just the large multi-national companies that export. Many small companies are discovering that exporting is good for their business. And, any company can take this step. When companies take this step, they have been rewarded with significant aditions to their bottom line.
Growing Your Business Outside Your Current Market:
If you have not given any consideration to export because you're not sure how to start, who to contact, what markets are appropriate, what the related costs will be, and what regulation snafu's you may encounter, consider that every one of your sales made overseas is incremental to your business.
Deciding to export can be the most difficult step to take, but Hearthlink International can make this transition easy for you.
Importing Products Into The United States:
If you're a company from outside of the U.S. that would like to get your products into the States, Hearthlink International can help you as well.
Whether your product is hearth-related or not, our experience working within the different regions of America and knowledge of distribution channels will ensure that your products receive the exposure and attention to help achieve the goals you have.
See our services listed below.
Services Available Through Hearthlink International:
Find and develop new customers
Product certification
New & Existing Product Consulting
Identify appropriate trade shows
Trade show management and operation in foreign countries
Contract negotiations
Development of marketing programs for export countries
Training programs
Advisement on foreign business practices that will enhance overseas sales
We can walk you through each of these steps, provide you with guidelines, set up distribution in targeted countries, and coordinate the introduction of your products to maximize your return.
Training Services Available Through Hearthlink International:
The professionals at Hearthlink International have extensive backgrounds in training many types of customers. Whether the training is for salespersons, managers, owners, "hands-on" employees, John has developed and performed various types of training programs worldwide.
If the on-site training is held in either a warehouse or a conference center, Hearthlink can adjust and modify accordingly using the latest training equipment available. Hearthlink can develop a targeted training for you, your staff, and your customers.
You may choose several types of training techniques to best suit your needs. Listed below are the training services that Hearthlink can offer you.
Proper Sales Techniques
Sales & Technical Training for Hearth Products
Showroon Display Tips
PowerPoint Presentations
Videos
Hands-on
Testimonials:
Every company is going to say how terrific they are, etc. But, at Hearthlink International, we prefer to let others tell you about us:
"John not only grew our existing export business, but traveled the world, opening countries for our type of product."
Bill Mathewson - President, Heatech, Inc., and former Vice-President of Sales & Marketing and General Manager of Vermont Castings
"John's extremely trustworthy reliable and friendly personality was influential in affecting our Japanese business."
Masahiro Yoshida - President, Dutchwest Japan, Inc.
"I found John to be a loyal ambassador for his contract company, and was able to affect contractual negotiations with extreme skill."
Craig Shankster - National Sales Manager, Valor Heating, UK
"John successfully turned our international business around so that it became a significant contributor to Vermont Castings."
Dennis Dillon - President of Clopay, and former President of Vermont Castings, Inc.
Here's your opportunity to be the next success story!
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of the Hearth Products Association,
and NEHPA, the Northeast Hearth Products Association.
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