The Key to Finding Good Products
iPhone cases- don’t do it! One of the comments I get asked by friends, acquaintances, commenters on this blog, and so on, is ‘do you have any ideas
The Importance of a Delivery Cushion
Optimism is a wonderful quality, but expecting everything to go right in the world of production is risky business! Anyone who has tried to manufacture something, knows it’s a process that can be fraught...
3 Creative Ways to Pay for Inventory
Finding money to pay for new inventory is arguably the most challenging financial aspect of running a product-based business. It’s the maker’s catch 22; you can’t increase revenue without producing...
Does the website prove the existence of a Chinese company?
We have already written how many Chinese scams can be avoided by confirming the existence of the company in People’s Republic of China. A common mistake commited by businessmen who imports
Types of Customs Examinations in USA
Once or twice (or even a few times) per year I get notified that one of our shipments has been selected for a customs examination. One of those times occurred this
Buying products in China? Only 15% is from China.
A point I always try to make with new importers is that the actual product you are buying in China is only a small part of the experience that you’re selling.
Wiring money to a supplier? Read this first!
If you source globally, you most likely have to wire money from time to time to the people and companies that are providing the materials and services for your products. Bank transfers are the most...
Dealing directly with a factory isn’t always ideal
Trading company or factory? So many people get caught up in the “I must deal with the factory only!” mentality. There’s some things to consider if you want
Begging a Supplier to Do Business
A friend of mine, also in the importing business, let me know recently that one of his top suppliers had recently cut him off. In other words, they let him know
Where To Find Chinese Suppliers To Buy Wholesale And Private Label From
If you’re just starting your importing business there are essentially two places to find products: the internet and trade shows in China. Alibaba The advent of the internet has enormously reduced