by JK Beaton | Mar 14, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
This red flag number 3 can slowly torture you. I have a feeling you may nod along and appreciate this one. We’ve all lived it in some form or fashion when dealing with businesses… This red flag is easy to overlook but will make your life a living nightmare...
by JK Beaton | Mar 11, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Welcome back to my “Red Flags of Alibaba” series. Red flag 2 plays on our desire for a bargain. Because who doesn’t like a bargain? Just ask Temu shoppers. And so, we arrive at the next red flag… Red Flag 2: Unusually Low Prices You know...
by JK Beaton | Mar 8, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Welcome to my new “Red Flags of Alibaba” series. Read on for how to know the first red flag in product sourcing. Red Flag 1: Working with a supplier that hasn’t been in business long. Best practice: You want to look for a factory with at least 5...
by JK Beaton | Mar 7, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
When sourcing, we don’t make the mistake of just choosing the lowest priced factory. It could come back to bite us. Are you sourcing from China? Read on for a checklist of items to watch for. In Chinese there’s an expression: 一分钱一分货. Or “You...
by JK Beaton | Mar 4, 2024 | News
Brands, Chinese factories are (kind of) open again following the New Year break. At least, many of the sales office staff are trickling back in to work. We expect production workers to be back and ready to start manufacturing orders by the end of February or early...
