by JK Beaton | Jan 2, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
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. Having helped clients source and ship products with and without batteries, here’s a short list of...
by JK Beaton | Dec 26, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
Ever wonder how many home goods get their colour? Connie on our team was busy today visiting a metalworking factory. Between inspecting client products, she found a free moment to share with us the powder coating process. Powder coating is a finishing process used to...
by JK Beaton | Dec 21, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
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 US. Sounds easy, right? But if you’ve been importing for any amount of time, you know...
by JK Beaton | Dec 13, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
I think of working with our Chinese factories as an “us with them” relationship. Not an “us and them” relationship. Why It’s Important It’s an important distinction with our brand’s largest business partner. “Us and...
by JK Beaton | Dec 8, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
Have a new product idea? But scared potential factories might steal it? Then read on to find out how we overcome this challenge with our brand and for numerous sourcing clients. Entrepreneurs, and SMEs often face the dilemma of protecting their product IP when...
by JK Beaton | Dec 6, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
Brands, here’s how to save big $$$ by asking your suppliers to replace defective customer returns. **Bonus email template we use below.** How Our Brand Does It I’ll share how we do it with our home storage brand. Assuming a 4% return...
