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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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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...
Red Flags of Alibaba Series: #4 Working With a Factory Who Doesn’t Know Your Product Well (Often a Surprise)
The sun is out and I'm back with my "Red Flags of Alibaba" series. Red flag number 4 often trips people up. Because it's made to be...
Red Flags of Alibaba Series: #3 When Your Factory is a Bad Communicator
This red flag number 3 can slowly torture you. I have a feeling you may nod along and appreciate this one. We've all lived it in some form or...
Red Flags of Alibaba Series: #2 When You Get Unusually Low Factory Prices
Welcome back to my "Red Flags of Alibaba" series. Red flag 2 plays on our desire for a bargain. Because who doesn't like a bargain? Just ask...
Red Flags of Alibaba Series: #1 Is Working With a Supplier That Hasn’t Been in Business Long
Welcome to my new "Red Flags of Alibaba" series. Read on for how to know the first red flag in product sourcing. Red Flag 1: Working with a supplier...
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