by JK Beaton | Feb 8, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here are some fun Chinese New Year “dragon” greetings to share with your factories. Our very talented cofounder Xiao Feng Wu is here sharing a video pronunciation guide. With it being the New Year of the Dragon, have fun with these dragon-themed sayings....
by JK Beaton | Feb 1, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here’s why we trademarked our brand in China. We got a trademark so our goods don’t get ransomed. Yes, you read that right. Imagine this: You’re shipping a container of your top selling products, and suddenly, they’re held up at the port in...
by JK Beaton | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Here’s why you must try a Chinese tea ceremony. Read on to learn about my experience with this cultural tradition when visiting Chinese factories. Pictured are Xiao Feng Wu and our son (rolling around on the sofa) from a visit several years ago. Expect Tea When...
by JK Beaton | Jan 15, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here’s how to save money when sampling from your factories. Because sampling can get expensive. The Cost of Sampling, an Example Assuming you’re sampling from 3-4 initial factories you’re usually looking at $1,000+ for: (1) Factory sample costs (2)...
by JK Beaton | Jan 12, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
No, not the guy we said no to for help importing “herbs” (true story). It’s our new client’s *current* suppliers. They hate us. And it’s simple why. Why These Suppliers Hate Us We are coming in to negotiate better pricing, terms, and...
