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...
by JK Beaton | May 3, 2024 | News
Are your Chinese factories being slow to respond? If so, it’s likely because of the Labour Day (五一节) holiday. Across the country, families are taking a chance to wind down and travel, play mahjong, camp, hike, or just catch up on some sleep. I could...
by JK Beaton | Apr 23, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here are 3 mistakes to avoid when negotiating with Chinese factories. (1) Starting with lowball offers Nobody likes being lowballed. Take our home storage brand for example—we sell products on Ebay. Sometimes, through the bidding feature, we’ll get...
