Our Blog
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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How to Avoid the Pain of Brand Ransom in China: Why We Proactively Trademarked Our Home Storage Brand
Here's why we trademarked our brand in China. We got a trademark so our goods don't get ransomed. Yes, you read that right. Imagine this: You're...
My Personal Experience: The 6 Steps to Enjoying Tea Ceremonies During Chinese Factory Visits
Here's why you must try a Chinese tea ceremony. Read on to learn about my experience with this cultural tradition when visiting Chinese factories....
How to Save Money on Factory Sampling Costs – A Must-Read for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs
Here's how to save money when sampling from your factories. Because sampling can get expensive. The Cost of Sampling, an Example Assuming you're...
Want to Take a Guess at Who Hates Our Product Sourcing Agency the Most?
No, not the guy we said no to for help importing "herbs" (true story). It's our new client's *current* suppliers. They hate us. And it's simple why....
Learning from Failure: My Insights on Overcoming Personal Bias in E-Commerce Product Development
Here is one of my biggest mistakes when launching products with our home storage brand. You might have experienced this too. And that is letting...
Exploring the World of Manufacturing: Unique Insights from a Silicone Factory Visit
Isn't it fun to visit factories where your products are made? Xiaofeng’s Visit to a Client’s Silicone Factory Xiaofeng recently visited a silicone...
How Shipping Containers Shaped Our World: The Untold Story of This Important Invention
Want to know one of the last century's most important shipping inventions? It's probably something you often see in the background of your daily...
Why Many Toys Don’t Come With Batteries: Unpacking the Cost and Safety Factors
Ever wonder why most kids' toys don't come with batteries? This crossed my mind again during the holidays as my kids were unwrapping their presents....
Behind the Click: Uncovering the Crucial Role of Freight Forwarders in E-Commerce
Behind every successful e-commerce entrepreneur's journey there's a tale of logistics that often goes untold. A Flurry of Warehouse Activity Today,...
The Secret Behind Colorful Home Goods: Inside a Powder Coating Factory with Connie!
Ever wonder how many home goods get their colour? Connie on our team was busy today visiting a metalworking factory. Between inspecting client...
Why “Boots on the Ground” in China is a Game-Changer for Amazon or Ecommerce Sellers
Here's a great example of why having "boots on the ground" in China can really help. Recently, a client wanted to have samples shipped to him in the...
Transforming Profits with Packaging: A Tale of Design, Savings, and Sales in Ecommerce
Story time. This is how we saved tens of thousands of $$$ by making a simple packaging change. 'Twas the month after Christmas in 2022. Sales were...