by JK Beaton | Jun 4, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Ever get surprised by Chinese factory holidays? Here’s a quick tip to help: Add “Chinese Holidays” to your Google calendar and regularly keep them in mind when doing order and shipping forecasting. Also add the blackout dates into your inventory...
by JK Beaton | May 29, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
If you’re a brand owner or work for one, this insight is for you. New factory partners frequently share that our approach is a “breath of fresh air” in the industry. Unlike their normal partners—aggressive trade companies and commission hungry...
by JK Beaton | May 21, 2024 | News
Worried about the new China goods tariff increases? Read on to learn if they impact your business. The recent tariff increases focus on strategic sectors like steel, semiconductors, and electric vehicles. The good news? The majority of e-commerce brands...
by JK Beaton | May 8, 2024 | News
I had an amazing chat on Dmytro Nesmiianov’s podcast about how to better source products from China. We chatted about: ➤ How best to approach buying through Alibaba ➤ Why you should usually avoid working with trade companies ➤ How to avoid a quality hit...
by JK Beaton | May 6, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
You may prefer email. But you can’t change the way an entire country operates. China largely runs on WeChat. When connecting with your factories, you will 100% get faster replies via WeChat. You will also receive more photos, videos, and frequent updates—you...