For the past several years, Vietnam’s economic progress has gained it recognition as East Asia’s new economic tiger. More and more investors are seeking ways to enter Vietnam. Does this mean that now is the time to invest in Vietnam? Here are 5 reasons you should.
Starting Up and Developing a SaaS business with Renaud Anjoran
GFA230. Interested in starting a SaaS business? Then today you are in for a treat! Renaud from Syncontrol, a QC inspection software is on the show and we are talking customers: ‘rabbits’, ‘deers’, ‘elephants’ and the 4 stages: ‘build’, ‘nail’, ‘grow’, ‘milk’, and the slow growth of revenue and the need for financing. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode230.
Why a Lot of Young People from Eastern Europe (or anywhere!) Willing to Work in China?
Many young people from Eastern Europe are trying to find work in China – one of the most appealing recruitment destinations. When it comes to career opportunities and chances to secure a promising position, Chinese labor market beats them all.
Amazon FBA CashFlow Realities – Fully Invested in Inventory
GFAE037. In today’s show we have our CEO of the Amazon business, Roland Bernath, and he and I share the progress of being almost fully invested in inventory and the pressure of balancing this “feast and famine” style of getting new inventory from China, loading it up in Amazon, and selling it – the cash flow balancing.
GFA Rise Meetup 2018 Recap: Running an Amazon FBA Business from Asia
We had some great speakers at our second annual Rise Conference Global From Asia meetup. This was a great chance to bring together other cross border ecommerce enthusiasts who are in town for the massive Rise Conference.
Selling on Amazon Alexa
What is Amazon Alexa? As technology advances, e-commerce improves as well. Voice-shopping takes e-commerce to a whole new level. Find out how you can sell using Amazon Alexa.
Journey From a bootstrapped business to a funded software startup in Asia with Chris Rawlings
GFA229. This week we have Chris Rawlings, CEO and Founder of Judo Launch a hot new startup helping Amazon sellers launch their products. We got him on the show today to talk about his journey from a 7 figure Amazon seller to a funded software startup and coming to China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode229.
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Optimizing Our Amazon Listing With Zack Franklin
GFAE036. We have in this episode Zack Franklin from AMZ Kungfu helping us with our amazon listing improvement. We will take a look at our current moka pot listing and for our listeners serious about Amazon, I hope you will learn from this and won’t get discouraged. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode036.
Private Label and Retail Arbitrage – Which is Best?
Private Label vs Retail Arbitrage – Which Is Best? This blog will discuss which business model is best for people wanting to go in the selling business. We will dive into both business concepts’ advantages and help you decide which one is for you.
The Story of Neat Hk Developing in Hong Kong to Help the Banking Market with David Rosa and Igor Wos
GFA228. This week’s show we have a hot FinTech startup here – Neat HK – I call them a “bank” but they won’t say they are. They have been working hard on a personal and business financial services solution in HK for years and today we have 2 of the founders on the show to talk about the story and explain their solution more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode228.
What is ePacket Shipping (And how Can It Help My Ecommerce Business)
ePacket shipping is an agreement made between China Post and the US Postal Service that aims to increase international e-commerce sales for China. ePacket is an international courier service that enables sellers to ship items globally for a relatively cheap shipping fee, and for a shortened delivery time.
Structure and Optimization: Let’s Talk PPC
GFAE035. We are preparing for the main product launch We are thirty five shows deep here at the Global From Asia sub-series Ecommerce Gladiator – and as I type this the moka pot has finally shipped from China. The team nerves are being tested and Cadrian has been studying closely the PPC campaigns. He is using various software and one is Bid X a new kid on the block. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce035.
1 Day in Shenzhen: Top Places To Enjoy in Shenzhen
Shenzhen is bustling metropolis and is also best known as the city right next door to Hong Kong. The city is a tourist haven, offering a diverse range of activities to satisfy whatever kind of adventure you might prefer such as shopping, theme parks, and even beaches. If you want to ditch the usual tour package and want to explore Shenzhen at your own pace, there are tons of places to go and things to do. Here are some destinations that you should not miss during your Shenzhen visit.
Growing & Scaling Your Asia Business Operations (After Incorporation)
This is a blog about Asia Operations. There are tons of guides on how to open a Hong Kong company but not many on what to do after you’re all setup. Banks, money flow, invoices, customer handling, today we will give some important tasks you should do once you establish your business. While we’re focusing on Hong Kong in the guide, this can be for your company anywhere in the world.
Ray Ng of Unipro Consulting limited
This week’s featured member is Ray Ng of Unipro. Ray Ng is a certified public accountant who started his own company from the ground up, armed only with the experience of working in one of Hong Kong’s Big four accounting firms. Unipro Consulting Limited is one of Global from Asia’s business partner. Find out more about Ray Ng and Unipro.
That Anxious Time When It Is Almost There
GFAE034. Anxious Ecommerce. So we are pushing through, Roland is bouncing back and forth between China and Europe like a ping pong ball it seems – he is here in China and we got to meetup while he was in Shenzhen. Seeing the photos of the moka pot and the photographer sending various versions is getting us on the edge of our seats! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce034.
Using Paypal in the Philippines
Nowadays more and more Filipinos are opting to work online rather than tied to a physical office, this actually gives an amazing opportunity for businesses to be able to offer products and services in the global market. More and more people in the Philippines are opting to use Paypal Philippines to get paid. In case, you are recently employed and is now about to transfer your first paycheck, here are the steps on how you can withdraw your money from the PayPal site.
Jason Zhang of Rabbitow
This week’s featured member is Jason Zhang of Rabbitow Technology Co.,Ltd. It is an innovative scientific and technological enterprise that specializes in the intelligent health interaction field. Rabbitow brand products were awarded for “Men’s products of the 2016 Asian adult industry” in Asia Adult Expo in HONG KONG, the “Innovative Sex Toy of the Year-Design” in Asia Adult Expo and Reddot Design in 2018.
The Opportunity of Latin America Expansion & Bridging China with Esteban Kadamani
GFA226. Welcome to another Global From Asia Podcast! We are keeping up our promise to keep you guys up to date with wild and amazing new business trends and today I am so excited to share with you – Global From Asia is investing in the Latin America market – big time. Find out more about our Latin America expansion! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode226.
What Is Up?! A Lot Is Cooking at Global From Asia
Summer2018 is approaching and as Global From Asia approaches its fifth birthday, a ton of new initiatives have been coming out of the R&D department. While we have been inundating you with blogs and emails as they come out – thought today I would reflect and share those initiatives in a blog post. Let’s list them out here – and then it is your turn to tell us if we are crazy or not.
Announcing: Ask for Help! GFA’s Help Platform For your Cross Border Business
Looking for a helping hand in your international business expansion? Introducing our GFA Help Platform! Find out more.
No trade war! US/ China Trade Opportunities After Donald Trump’s Deal
USA China Trump Trade Deal. Love him or hate him – Donald Trump is taking action and shaking things up, around the world! Global From Asia tries to not get political, but when something like a trade deal between China and USA come on the horizon, we can’t help ourselves but to discuss and reflect.
Nick Bartlett of CBIP Logistics
Our featured member this week is Nick Bartlett of CBIP Logistics. From the scenic landscapes of New Zealand, 31 year old Nick Bartlett an expert in logistics and consultancy, saw plenty of opportunity in Hong Kong. After moving into Hong Kong with a big corporate company He simply could not let this opportunity slip from his hands. Learn how Nick did it all.
Becoming An English Teacher in China
If you are an aspiring teacher, or if teaching is your passion, and you have the necessary skills to teach English, then why not consider getting a teaching job in China? This English teacher China post will give you tips on and ways on how to find an English teaching job in China.
Thiago Honório of Winner Best
Today’s featured member is Thiago Honorio of Winner Best. Thiago was exposed to China leading him to seek his own path and establish himself by networking with the Bicycle and Motorcycle Community in China.