A point I always try to make with new importers is that the actual product you are buying in China is only a small part of the experience that you’re selling.
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Wiring money to a supplier? Read this first!
If you source globally, you most likely have to wire money from time to time to the people and companies that are providing the materials and services for your products. Bank transfers are the most...
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Dealing directly with a factory isn’t always ideal
Trading company or factory? So many people get caught up in the “I must deal with the factory only!” mentality. There’s some things to consider if you want
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Begging a Supplier to Do Business
A friend of mine, also in the importing business, let me know recently that one of his top suppliers had recently cut him off. In other words, they let him know
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Where To Find Chinese Suppliers To Buy Wholesale And Private Label From
If you’re just starting your importing business there are essentially two places to find products: the internet and trade shows in China. Alibaba The advent of the internet has enormously reduced
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Meeting Chinese Suppliers & “Factory Visits”- My Experiences
In this article, I’m going to detail some of my personal experiences meeting Chinese Suppliers. The term “Factory Visit” in China I have found is a broad sweeping term to refer
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Language Challenges
Language Challenges First thing is first, English is the de facto language of business throughout the world. You’ll frequently see the claim that China now has more English speakers than any
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Packaging 101: How to Create Killer Packaging for Your Products Affordably
Do you want LOTS of 5-star reviews on Amazon? Do you want LESS returns? Do you want your customers to buy MORE products? If you want any
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Four Chinese Business Strategies Westerners Should Use
Do you want to get better pricing with vendors, better payment terms, and receive opportunities given to you that others don’t? Then the Chinese can help! Recently I was in a
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Interview with Fleet – All of Your Freight Forwarding Questions Answered
Finding and choosing a Freight Forwarder is one of the most common questions we get asked here. Importers are often confused about what a freight forwarder exactly is and how