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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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Lessons from Last Place: My 20-Second Track Career
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...
Our Top 5 Tips to Negotiate Lower MOQs with Chinese Factories
Here's how we get the best Chinese factory MOQs (minimum order quantities). Swipe this method. Wanting low MOQs isn't just for new...
Uncover New Product Ideas: Tap into Your Chinese Factory’s Expertise
Here is a perhaps unexpected place to get new product ideas. Finding new product ideas isn't usually easy. Polling customers, sifting through...
Avoid Chinese Factory Delays: Key Holidays to Track for Smooth Operations
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...
Transform Your Supply Chain: Why Our Client-Side Approach to Sourcing Makes a Big Difference
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"...
China Tariff Hikes 2024 What E-Commerce Brands Need to Know
Worried about the new China goods tariff increases? Read on to learn if they impact your business. The recent tariff increases focus on...
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...
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...
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