by JK Beaton | Feb 1, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
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 shipping a container of your top selling products, and suddenly, they’re held up at the port in...
by JK Beaton | Jan 15, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
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 sampling from 3-4 initial factories you’re usually looking at $1,000+ for: (1) Factory sample costs (2)...
by JK Beaton | Jan 12, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
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. Why These Suppliers Hate Us We are coming in to negotiate better pricing, terms, and...
by JK Beaton | Jan 10, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
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 personal bias go unchecked. Let me explain… Unpacking the Product Development Process Ever launched a product? Then...
by JK Beaton | Jan 4, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
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 life. As you drive down the highway or past a trainyard or dock, you are bound to see the humble but...
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...
