GFA151. This podcast is a fun conversation about ecommerce expectations. We discussed about logistics, e-commerce and cultural business differences between the international market and the China market. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode151.
How To Get Started With Chinese Cross Border E-Commerce
A lot of friends has been asking me how to get started selling in China. This blog will help people who are aspiring to do business in Asia in just getting their feet wet in the wild world of Chinese business and starting cross border e-commerce.
Expansion of F2C (Factory To Consumer) on Amazon with Oscar Barbarin
GFA150. For this week’s show we have Oscar Barbarin, discussing the history of F2C – or Factory to Consumer and how he and his firm have been working with Chinese factories on selling on Amazon. If you have a business on Amazon and needing insight regarding f2c USA Amazon, you have come to the right page! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode150.
Conversion Optimization For the International Market with Joris Bryon
GFA147. This week’s episode, Joris Bryon talks of international markets for conversion optimization. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode147.
Amazon Violation Protection & Chinese Seller’s Growth with Cynthia Stine
GFA144. In today’s episode, we have Cynthia Stine who is the go to person for Amazon seller prevention and re-instatement – she will talk all about Amazon Violation Protection, Amazon violation policies and how Chinese sellers have been growing like crazy on the platform, let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode144.
Can Didi Chuxing Become The Next Super App Like WeChat?
Wondering if Didi can become the next super app in China? In my own opinion, YES, Didi Chuxing (Didi) can become the next WeChat-like Super App. What is a Super App? A Super App has a huge user base and a dominating market share, a high usage frequency, and is the entry portal for many other service offerings. Let us … Read More
Protect Your Amazon Account, Product Reviews Tips & Strategy with Jeff Cohen
GFA143. For this week’s show, we have Jeff Cohen, whom I met at the Chinese Amazon seller conference last August. He shared some of the tactics and evolution of how sellers handle feedback and how you can get your account banned from your Amazon reviews. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode143.
Three Things You Need To Know About China’s Ageing Population
China has already entered ageing society and there is no doubt about that. According to China Bureau of Statistics, 137 million people were above 65 in 2014, which accounts for 10.1% of China’s total population. This was far above the 7% Ageing Society threshold. Sichuan and Chongqing have entered Aged Society with +14% elder’s population. 26 out of the 29 … Read More
Public City Bike: Why Shanghai Trumps Taipei
Shanghai just started to roll out public city bikes by a private company called Mobike. Taipei, on the other hand, has been offering public city bikes (uBike) by Giant since 2009. I have tried the city bike services in both cities, 2015 in Taipei and 2016 in Shanghai, and I believe that Shanghai’s city bike service is a lot more … Read More
Old School Vs Now: How This Hong Kong Agency Has Developed Through Changing Times with Joseph Ng
GFA142. Today, we are back in Hong Kong and have a fun story. I deal with a lot of Hong Kong accountants and CPAs, and one that I have gotten to know a bit is Joseph Ng – we had some great calls and discussions about his firm’s development, changing times in Hong Kong CPA story. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode142.
Doing Fintech? Why You Should Consider Hong Kong
Are you part of a fintech company or looking to get started with one? You may be wondering where in the world you should base your business and operations. Hong Kong is becoming the center of Fintech companies and a hub you shouldn’t ignore. This article gives you tips and explains why you should base fintech in HK. Read more.
Selling on Amazon without Investing a Fortune with Brad Degraw
GFA140. Today’s episode is all about USA domestic selling on Amazon. Not yet ready to invest in large MOQs with Chinese factories? Don’t let that get in your way – Brad Degraw is on today to explain how you can get started with low upfront investment. For more FBA from USA full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode140.
Bargaining Price and Switching Factories in China with Peter Zapf
GFA138. On today’s blog, we have Pete to give us some insights about switching factories and price negotiating! This will especially be a helpful show for those already dealing with factories looking for some more middle to advanced ideas. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode138.
Product Development to Amazon FBA Lessons Learned with Chris Thomas
GFA137. So today’s show is a fun one, Chris Thomas, a listener, client, and friend shares all his story of product development and getting into Amazon FBA and product Hibermate – he’s been through a ton and I’m sure you’ll get some great value from this one as well as some new design problems. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode137.
Leveraging The Chinese Supply Chain, From Drop Ship To Private Label
Looking to build your own brand? Starting from scratch today with a blank notebook!? Well, you’re in for a treat today. This post will give you some outline and structure for how you can leverage the current Chinese supply chain. Save up front costs and build a long term brand for your international business.
Chinese Factory Inspections, Tips, Tricks and Insights with John Niggl
GFA132. For this week’s show, we have John Niggl from Intouch Quality, a full service QC company – and he is sharing with us some common things you should look for when doing Chinese factory inspections – if you are even doing them at all
Defining Product Specifications For Your Manufacturing in China with Saral Kochar
GFA130. This week we are going to talk about product specs, or as we call them here tech packs! Our guest, Saral will give us some ideas on how to better prepare for your manufacturing in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode130.
Shipping & Logistics Options from China & Hong Kong with Nick Bartlett
GFA129. Today’s show, we have Nick Bartlett to talk about shipping and logistics from China and Hong Kong. Nick’s sales force is qualified as freight consultants – their services expand across all different methods of shipping and advice. Find out more about shipping and logistics HK and China more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode129.
Case Study: Sales Coach Hong Kong Company Setup
Today we’re going to share a case study! This is a client who does sales and marketing coaching, and I am his past client. He heard all the benefits of a Hong Kong company and his improved sales tactics I learned helped me close him as a client here! Read on to know more of this Sales Coach HK article.
Following Up After a Busy China Trade Show Season with Matt Kowalak
GFA127. Today’s podcast we have Matt Kowalak who will share what people should do after they finish a China sourcing trade show, how to follow up and more. For full show notes on China trade show, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode127.
Rise Conference coming to Hong Kong with Casey Lau
GFA126. The Rise Conference is coming at the end of this month. It will be the 2nd one now here in Hong Kong – for those who do not kno what the Rise conference is all about, find out more in this podcast episode. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode126.
Staying Motivated in Our International Business Endeavors
What do we do when we hit a bit downturn in our global business? This is a big challenge, and there are tons of answers depending on your specific situation. Today I hope to give you some tips and inspiration that have helped me in the down times. This article can be your business endeavors motivation.
Sales Lead Generation Differences in Asia from New York City with Gilbert Joa
GFA125. In this podcast episode, we will be talking about sales and marketing! What a lot of us need but often ignore and focus on other things. Gilbert Joa is here sharing his sales and marketing tactics. The show actually is extremely helpful – not only for Hong Kong and Asia – but anywhere in the world – so keep your notebooks out and let’s get listening! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode125.
Using a Hong Kong Company for Your Chinese Factory
Tired of sourcing from factories and want to setup your own manufacturing operation? Searching for the best corporate structure for a new factory? Look no further, today we will dig into Hong Kong being a great place to open your factory under. Read more on this HK company for China article.
Amazon FBA Sourcing: Finding The Right Product, Direct From China with Greg Mercer
GFA124. This week’s show is going to be quite a special one – we have Greg Mercer, CEO of JungleScout giving us some tips on finding the right product to sell on Amazon, with a special focus on Chinese suppliers and Amazon FBA sourcing. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode124.