by JK Beaton | Jun 14, 2024 | News
Sometimes in life and business you come in dead last. Here’s a story about how it happened to me. It was 2007. “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’) by T-Pain and “Umbrella” by Rihanna were at the top of the charts. I was a university student in China, and an...
by JK Beaton | Jun 13, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here’s how we get the best Chinese factory MOQs (minimum order quantities). Swipe this method. Wanting low MOQs isn’t just for new sellers. Mature, well capitalized brands also recognize the importance of risk management and product validation....
by JK Beaton | Jun 11, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here is a perhaps unexpected place to get new product ideas. Finding new product ideas isn’t usually easy. Polling customers, sifting through piles of Helium10 or JungleScout data, looking at “bought together with on Amazon…” But do...
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...
