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Are you sourcing or looking to source from China? Then our blog is for you! We share our best tips and firsthand experience so you can learn how to lower your landed cost, increase quality, and improve delivery times—all while learning about Chinese business culture.
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Navigating Alibaba Purchases and More: Top Tips from a Sourcing Expert on a Leading Podcast
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...
Why We Prefer to Use WeChat When Communicating With Chinese Factories
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,...
Brands PSA: Chinese Factories Are Closed for a Week for Labour Day
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,...
Top 3 Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid with Chinese Factories
Here are 3 mistakes to avoid when negotiating with Chinese factories. (1) Starting with lowball offers Nobody likes being lowballed. Take our home...
What’s It Like Working With My Spouse in Our Product Sourcing Agency?
So what's it like having a spouse as a business partner? Well... it's mostly great! You're probably wondering what I mean by...
Don’t Be Afraid to Rock the Boat With Your Chinese Factory. Here’s Why.
I talk to many brands that haven't negotiated with their Chinese factory in years. Why? Things are good and they don't want to "rock the boat." But...
Here’s How a Friend Lost $18,000 to a Factory Payment Scam: And How to Avoid This Same Fate
A hacker stole $18,000 from a friend through a factory payment. Here is how you can avoid a similar fate. Read on for how it played out and steps on...
Avoid the Middleman Markup How Direct Factory Sourcing Boosts Your Amazon Profits
Facing crazy high Amazon fees? Here's one way brands can save big $$$. Actual experience and strategy shared. In my new series, I explore ways we...
What “Sourcing Darkness” Are You Facing? Maybe I Can Help
Yesterday was incredible. A total solar eclipse like we experienced in Montreal brings a brief moment of darkness. In business, especially in...
Why It’s Important to Order Earlier From Your Factory: Our Top Tips
Inventory reordering doesn't seem like an emergency. Until it is. Read on if you've ever been late reordering from your factory... We've faced our...
How This Import Tariff Tip Saved Our Amazon Brand Thousands
Facing crazy high Amazon fees? Here's one idea to increase your profits. Included is a story of how this tip #1 saved us a lot of $$$. Tip 1:...
Red Flags of Alibaba Series: #5 Watch Out for the Use of AI in Communications
Unfazed by the chirping squirrel outside my window, my next "Red Flags of Alibaba" piece is here. The 5th red flag has to do with AI. Ever have a...