To be successful in an international trading business, it is imperative that you start on the right foot. Credibility is a very important requisite in this endeavor. It is necessary that you create an image of 100 percent reliability. For a beginner, the best way to achieve this is to check out the companies who are selling the product that you intend to sell. Select a product that you are most familiar with.
Good prospects are food, toys, electronics, electrical appliances, garments, etc. .
Try to contact any one of these companies and find out if they are already represented in the country where you want to sell. There are cases where the relationship is non-exclusive, so you must check on that, too. You can also ask if there is any particular country that they can accommodate you as their representative. For this company to accommodate your application to represent them in some countries, you may have to show them your credentials. Credentials include your experience, companies you have previously dealt with, even a bank reference.