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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.
Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto… But we proudly never use ChatGPT in creating our content!
Talking China Manufacturing in Montreal with the Canada China Business Council
Xiao Feng Wu and I were in downtown Montreal earlier in the week, talking China manufacturing with David Perez-Des Rosiers from the Canada China...
Here Is the Worst Thing You Can Do When Working With a Factory
Here is the worst thing you can do when working with a factory. Having an "us versus them" mentality. Trying to squeeze them for everything they...
The Secret to How Many Chinese Amazon Sellers Price So Low
Here's the secret to how many Chinese Amazon sellers price at or below breakeven. Remember when Amazon aggregators flooded the space during Covid?...
Is It Worth Sourcing Your Product Outside of China to Avoid Tariffs?
Is it worth sourcing outside of China to avoid tariffs? The short answer is "maybe." But there is still a very strong argument to source most...
Here’s Why I Won’t Steal Your Product Idea: Knowing Who to Trust When Sourcing a New Product from China
Here's why I won't steal your product idea. As a product sourcing agency AND private label seller, we often get asked—or need to reassure—our new...
Design, Sampling, & Negotiation: A Podcast Episode Unpacking China Product Sourcing with JK Beaton and 2xE-Commerce
New podcast interview out! I, (John-Kyle), had a blast sharing top tips for sourcing products from China with Kunle Campbell on the 2xE-Commerce...
Xiaofeng Shares Our Top 5 Year of the Dragon Greetings You Can Use With Your Factories
Here are some fun Chinese New Year "dragon" greetings to share with your factories. Our very talented cofounder Xiao Feng Wu is here sharing a video...
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...
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