by Jermaine | Aug 12, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Many experienced importers already know that factory quotes include more than just the cost of production. What’s less obvious is how much those extra services add to your total cost — and how much you could save if you unbundle factory services. In China sourcing,...
by JK Beaton | Apr 23, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here are 3 mistakes to avoid when negotiating with Chinese factories. (1) Starting with lowball offers Nobody likes being lowballed. Take our home storage brand for example—we sell products on Ebay. Sometimes, through the bidding feature, we’ll get...
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...
