by JK Beaton | Oct 25, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Are your competitors finding better products? Here’s what you’re missing. In addition to product sourcing at China Product Pros we also help clients find new product ideas, typically using one of two methods: 1. Factory treasure hunting We scour our...
by JK Beaton | Oct 23, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Are you ready for the Chinese New Year 2025 production blackout? Let’s start with a question What’s worse than slow sales? I’d say it’s being out of stock when you have amazing sales. Here’s what to know to prevent this...
by JK Beaton | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Heads up, brands: Chinese factories will be closing soon for the National Day holiday (国庆节). Here’s what you need to know: The holiday runs from Oct. 1-7, and this week is your last chance to address any urgent issues with your factory before it begins. Keep in mind:...
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...