by JK Beaton | Apr 10, 2024 | News
Yesterday was incredible. A total solar eclipse like we experienced in Montreal brings a brief moment of darkness. In business, especially in sourcing, there are many moments of darkness or uncertainty: 1. Finding, vetting, and communicating with...
by JK Beaton | Apr 5, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Inventory reordering doesn’t seem like an emergency. Until it is. Read on if you’ve ever been late reordering from your factory… We’ve faced our own inventory reordering pains with our brands: ➤ Ordering too much ➤ Ordering too little ➤...
by JK Beaton | Mar 28, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Facing crazy high Amazon fees? Here’s one idea to increase your profits. Included is a story of how this tip #1 saved us a lot of $$$. Tip 1: Revisit your tariff classification codes The HS code determines your product’s duty rate and can significantly...
by JK Beaton | Mar 22, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Unfazed by the chirping squirrel outside my window, my next “Red Flags of Alibaba” piece is here. The 5th red flag has to do with AI. Ever have a great conversation or email exchange with your factory online? With details being confirmed and your PO put...
by JK Beaton | Mar 18, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
The sun is out and I’m back with my “Red Flags of Alibaba” series. Red flag number 4 often trips people up. Because it’s made to be believable. So let’s jump in and break it down, including tips on how to avoid this red flag. Red...
