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 | Jul 2, 2024 | News
Guess who turned 50 years old today? None other than the humble barcode. I’ve written about the impact of the invention of the container and how it transformed shipping. Well, the bar code is no slouch either. Recognized as one of the 50...
by JK Beaton | Jun 26, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
This is how product sourcing normally happens… You have a product idea that instantly gets drafted, you find the perfect factory quickly, they understand exactly what you want, sampling goes flawlessly and you put in a PO. Your product comes out perfect,...
by JK Beaton | Jun 13, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Here’s how we get the best Chinese factory MOQs (minimum order quantities). Swipe this method. Wanting low MOQs isn’t just for new sellers. Mature, well capitalized brands also recognize the importance of risk management and product validation....
by JK Beaton | Feb 16, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Is it worth sourcing outside of China to avoid tariffs? The short answer is “maybe.” But there is still a very strong argument to source most products from China. Let’s dig into it. We have clients looking to avoid the additional 25% tariff from...
