GFA202. We have listeners asking, and we are providing! Taiwan has been a topic that many are curious about, the corporate structure, the “scene”, and other fun facts. So this week, we are delivering. We have with us a guest I met at the Cross Border Matchmaker, Kara Atchison who is an American business woman based in Taiwan. She will talk about Leveraging Taiwan for Business as well as some tips and strategies for sourcing from Chinese factories. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode202.
Leveraging a Podcast To Build Your Product Brand With Michael Waitze
GFAE017. This show is a bit “meta” in that it is a podcast about the benefits of starting a podcast especially in building product brand. I had the chance to catch up with our today’s guest, Michael Waitze – one of the amazing hosts at the Asia Tech Podcast. We grabbed lunch – pizza – yes – pizza in Bangkok – while recording this amazing episode about the benefits and power of a podcast.
Mar Rodriguez a Youtuber and Owner of MarCariB & Ki
We have another featured member for this week. She’s a Youtuber and a vlogger from Mexico – Mar Rodriguez. Her businesses’ main products are mobile accessories, gadgets and Chinese cosmetics. Their main shipments are to USA, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia etc. Learn all about Mar’s experiences as a China business vlogger.
Empowering His Amazon FBA Team To Build and Sell An Amazon FBA Business with Nate Ginsburg
GFA201. This week we have Nate Ginsburg a friend of mine who have been following along our growth in the inter webs and got to sync up the last month. He’s done extremely well on Amazon FBA and been a great leader to his team and those in his network. Let’s hear from Nate all about empowering amazon fba team. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode201.
A New Association For Cross Border E-Commerce
Looking for a group that has your best interests at heart for your cross e-commerce business? As things have developed here in the South of China in preparation for the upcoming Cross Border Matchmaker, great things have been happening. Find out more about this new ecommerce association.
Next Steps on our First Order and First Amazon Private Label Listing
GFAE016. Next steps past sourcing. We have the order for production samples going. Yes, the first attempt – from Yiwu market – was a disaster. But we are staying strong and carrying on. This time it is from a “proper” factory and not the Yiwu market. Lorenzo has ordered the production samples, and the next steps are clear. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce016.
Cameron Walker President of Gifts, Home, & Hardware for Global Sources
After a crazy month and the successful CBM2017 event, we have another featured member for this week. He’s none other than the President of Gifts, Home, & Hardware for Global Sources – Cameron Walker.
The State of US-China Cross-Border Investments with Dr Xiao Wang
GFA200. Chinese investments are on the rise in the US tech sector, which bodes well for innovative global-minded startups. This week’s episode, we have Dr. Xiao Wang to talk about the state of US China Investments. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode200.
Approving The Product Sample, Procedure and Steps for Amazon Beginnings
GFAE015. In this week’s podcast, Cadrian Chan – our partner in the business – and I discuss the sample process and our thought process on next steps in making this Amazon business a reality! Learn how we went about ordering samples and the process that went with it. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce015.
Recap of Cross Border Matchmaker 2017
Over 300 e-commerce business owners from both inside and outside of China assembled to take part in the first ever Cross Border Matchmaker. Hosted by 3 organizations, Global From Asia, Popeye Incubator, and Guangdong E-Business Association, it was the first event of its kind to bring together top Amazon FBA sellers to the stage. Read more for the CBM 2017 recap.
Curious About Cross-Border E-commerce Into China? Here’s The Definitive Guide
Looking to sell in China? Wondering about all the complications of importing, duties, taxes, corporate structure, logistics. The list goes on and on. In today’s guide book, we are going to tackle this problem to give you a clear overview of the process with recommendations on how you can structure your global empire and include China in this map! Enjoy this China cross border ecommerce post!
Jons Slemmer of RedStar Consulting
in this blog, we will feature member Jons Slemmer who does website hosting in China. His business focus on helping international brands to set up websites in China. They provide/arrange website hosting and apply/assist with the required ICP license.
Leveraging Software To Systematize Your Amazon FBA Business with Marcin
GFA199. This week’s episode we bring Marcin from Amazing Work System to discuss how we can setup systems for your e-commerce and Amazon fBa business. He will talk about software foundation, SOPs, etc. Tune in and learn all about systematizing amazon fba business. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode199.
Recovering From The Rejected Manufacturing Order – Dealing With Production Timelines
GFAE014. Recovering from a rejected order. Last week we discussed rejecting the Yiwu market order for quality issues, now we are sharing what happened and the factory visit results from last week. The pressure is on and we also answer some questions from listeners. Let’s get this interactive and – as we promised a live and real case study. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce014.
Journey to China and Back Again with Nicole Webb
GFA198. This week we are taking a journey – to China and back again. Nicole Webb is a very amazing blogger who shared her journey moving to Hong Kong, and then Xi’An China where she has documented it on her blog and this podcast. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode198.
Questions Asked During a Hong Kong Audit and Tax Process
Love doing your taxes? We all know the answer to that! Being educated about the main points about taxes though is important. It affects the decision making you will make in your business. In this post,we talk about it a bit on our workshop calls in our GFA VIP members forum. Learn more about Hong Kong taxes.
Yiwu Catastrophe! Quality Issues on Our Product Order, Rejected and Next Steps on Product Sourcing
GFAE013. The blood and sweat – and yes – tears – of a physical product business is already coming out – episode 13 and the first order we have – has been rejected. Well, some of it – our core product – just could not be accepted. We bring our sourcing and operations partners at Para Living Inc- Lorenzo and Roland – on the show to share about the rejection, the story, and the fuming Yiwu shop owner. A few lessons and talks about what is next. This episode is all about rejecting manufacturing order. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce013.
Xiaoning Rao a Freelance/Project Manager
We are back with our new member’s series and I’m happy to present to you our next member – Xiaoning Rao who will share her great experience as a Freelance Project Manager. She currently does the market research and consulting for Sovereign company.
The Story of Coming Back To China To Build a Multi-Million Dollar Amazon FBA Business
GFA197. Jerry Gan, the founder and CEO of Value Link, also the CEO of AMZ Tracker. He is a top Amazon seller with a massive team and growing leaps and bounds as a seller, but also as a software provider for Amazon seller, owner of AMZ Tracker, Zon Blast, and others it is a pleasure to bring him on the show. Let’s listen as Jerry talks about how he went to America for his education and his coming back to China for business. For full show notes, GlobalFromAsia.com/episode197.
Overview Of What We Currently Offer
The world is flat. Location and business are no longer one in the same. Global From Asia is fulfilling the need for Western entrepreneurs who need access to the same tools and opportunities in business structures as the big conglomerates. We have grown quite a bit here at Global From Asia. Listeners and readers are confused on all the things we do – so today we want to kind of use this blog to recap everyone on where we are and what GFA offers.
Announcing our Amazon FBA Product – Time to Launch
GFAE012. We promised you – and we are doing it – we are exposing the product we are selling on Amazon FBA – coffee accessories – the brand name is Sisitano and the order was placed this past Monday. A bunch of the partners of our Amazon FBA business dialed in and we talked about our new product and what our plans are for launch and marketing, enjoy our product launching! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce012.
Leverage Shenzhen As Your Base During Trade Show Season (For Canton Fair, Global Sources, & More!)
Looking to come to China for your trade show “hustle”? A common question I see floating around various wechat groups asking about which trade show is the best to go to. Find out more about this Shenzhen base canton fair article.
Buying Online Businesses in Hong Kong and Asia
GFA196. This week’s episode we have guest expert Murray Priestley. He lives in Hong Kong and his focus is buying, scaling and selling online businesses. A natural leader, he acts as a catalyst for rapid growth & execution. Listen in as Murray talks about buying online businesses in Hong Kong and Asia. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode196.
You Want To Sell To China? How Far Are You Willing To Go?
We all have the China dream, if we can just make a dollar from a billion people, life would be good, right? The numbers in China are massive, and so are the opportunities. I receive a ton of emails from friends and readers asking how they can tap into this massive consumer market, and today I am brain dumping all I have to get you want you need to get on the fast track on sell to china.
How To Get Declined For Your HK Bank Application
Want to get declined for your bank account application in Hong Kong? Then you’re in the right place! Of course you don’t want to get rejected when applying for your Hong Kong business bank account, but today I want to have some fun and give you some tips on how to get a declined HK bank application.