by JK Beaton | Jul 8, 2024 | News
Why go direct to factories? How to approach IP? How to source ethically? These questions are answered on my episode with the phenomenal host Matt Edmundson of the eCommerce Podcast. Give it a listen here. A huge thanks to Matt and the skilled team at...
by JK Beaton | Jun 19, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Amazon fees are sky high. Here’s how we saved a client 61% on product cost. Enter the scene: a client who wanted to move his greeting card manufacturing from the UK to China. ➤ The challenge? Finding a factory that could meet high-quality...
by JK Beaton | Apr 19, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
So what’s it like having a spouse as a business partner? Well… it’s mostly great! You’re probably wondering what I mean by “mostly”—more on that below. But first, the positives: ➤ Having someone just as committed as I...
by JK Beaton | Feb 29, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
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 have. Only considering your brand’s needs and pain points. If you’re reading this and thinking to...
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...