by JK Beaton | Dec 11, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Do you like saving money? Me too. Here’s a simple strategy to almost instantly recover 1-2% of your landed cost of goods. For most brands, this can mean thousands of dollars back in your pocket. Buying products from China can help your business save money,...
by JK Beaton | Dec 2, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Working with Chinese suppliers can help your business grow. But language barriers can create challenges. Misunderstandings can affect product quality, delivery timelines, and even relationships. Clear communication is key. You don’t need to speak fluent Mandarin, but...
by JK Beaton | Sep 13, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Have you ever worked in a warehouse? Years ago I worked in a warehouse and I was in the best shape I worked for a Montreal-based clothing company, handling a variety of tasks, including sampling for our large group of sales reps. Later, I traveled to China to...
by JK Beaton | Sep 9, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Are you negotiating these 3 things with your factories? Since cost of goods (COGs) typically make up about a 1/3 of most brands’ expenses, it pays to track and actively work on reducing them. Or you can also try to improve cash flow, which is another...
by JK Beaton | Sep 4, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here are the top bad experiences brands have with sourcing agents. Many brands that first speak with us have already worked with a sourcing agency before. Oftentimes they had a bad experience. Here are the top 3 reasons: 1.) Many agencies secretly...
