by Jermaine | Jul 16, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
The Art of the Squeeze: 3 Cash Flow Levers Your Chinese Factory Hopes You Never Use For growing e-commerce brands, cash flow isn’t just king; it’s the oxygen you need to survive. You sell 1,000 units, but before that cash even fully lands in your account, you need to...
by Jermaine | Jul 7, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
I’ll never forget a conversation I had with a brand owner at a conference. For three years, he thought he had a great relationship with his “factory” in China. The quality was decent, communication was okay, and the business was growing. Then he went to the Canton...
by Jermaine | Apr 14, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Most importers don’t think about this—until it’s too late. You’ve invested thousands—sometimes tens or hundreds of thousands—into custom tooling. You assume it’s yours. But the moment a factory relationship goes south, you realize: ownership isn’t about what you paid,...
by Jermaine | Mar 12, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Not all suppliers are created equal. Some are legitimate manufacturers, while others are middlemen looking to take a generous cut. Worse yet, some are outright scammers waiting to disappear with your money. Whether you’re sourcing products for e-commerce,...
by Jermaine | Mar 11, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Ordering a sample is one of the most important steps in product sourcing—it’s your first real look at what a supplier can deliver. But if you don’t manage the process well, you can waste a lot of time and money. Here’s how to do it right. Table of Contents Define...
