Hotels To Stay in Hong Kong (From Backpacker to Baller)

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Travel2 Comments

Welcome to Hong Kong! The first thing a new client asks us is – what is a good hotel to stay at in Hong Kong? With so many choices and price ranges, it is a difficult answer to say in 1 email! So we have taken parts from various posts and made today’s guide list a full range of options for different locations and price ranges of Hong Kong hotels.

Shenzhen Party Alliance

Michael MicheliniAnnouncements, Blog2 Comments

We are excited announce that Global From Asia Team made a cooperation with Shenzhen Party! We made a win-win deal. Learn more about this Shenzhen Party Cross Border Summit Alliance.

How to Get a Chinese Visa

Michael MicheliniBlog, Immigration, Lifestyle4 Comments

Looking to visit Mainland China? Maybe you’re going to attend our Cross Border Summit or maybe you’re coming for the Canton Fair trade show or to visit factories. Whatever the case, 99% sure your passport will require you to file and pay for a passport visa in advance. If you need help on how to get Chinese visa, this blog will be a good place to start!

10 Things You Need To Know About China Sourcing

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Manufacturing2 Comments

Looking to make your first order from a Chinese factory? Or maybe you’re currently doing it and still crossing your fingers that it is going along well. Here are some tips I have learned over the years from my own experience and experts in the field. Find out some really helpful tips for sourcing in China.

Should You Live in Shanghai or Shenzhen?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living2 Comments

So you’re thinking to move to China? Or maybe come to a visit – and 2 cities are sticking out for you – that is Shanghai and Shenzhen. Which one should you choose? Here are some details that may help you make the big decisions between Shanghai or Shenzhen.

Transfer Pricing Between China, Hong Kong, and your Home Market with Mike Bellamy of PassageMaker

Michael MicheliniCorporate, Podcast, Taxes6 Comments

GFA112. One of the things that business owners who are trading around the globe should know is transfer pricing. Today’s show we have back by popular demand Mike Bellamy of Passagemaker – he was a top interview on episode 71, Mike will talk about transfer pricing and what you should know about it. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode112.

It’s Coming – It’s Here! Factory to Consumer

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Ecommerce12 Comments

If you are a product based business, listen up! Chinese factories have been working harder and harder to go direct to end consumer. They are working hard to learn how to do their own brands and build up their own distribution. Today, we will go through what is happening and what you can do.

Evolution of Amazon and Sourcing from China with Peter Zapf

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast2 Comments

GFA111. When I was doing e-commerce ten years ago (wow, that long…) it was all about your own website, and using eBay a 2nd channel. Then Amazon came and was another secondary channel – but now seems like people don’t even have shopping carts anymore or even websites! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode111

Happy Chinese New Year – Enjoy My Next Book: “China Startup”

Michael MicheliniBlog0 Comments

Excited to announce my third book, “China Startup” is alive! Published today just before Chinese New Year so that you can enjoy some reading adventure time on your time off. The book is my journey starting a Chinese tech startup. Going through an accelerator, team building, product development, marketing, fundraising and more.

Finding Products to Import / Sell in China

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Manufacturing2 Comments

Have the dream to sell in China? Tired of seeing everything in your home country as “made in China”? Hoping to level the playing field and get Chinese consumers to see “made in my home country” on their products? Then you are in luck, Chinese want your products!

Chinese New Year Bonus, How Much to Give?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, HR and Legal5 Comments

Chinese New Year! Chinese staff love it, but the management has a lot of things in mind especially in ths busy season. More importantly, how much bonus to give their team before they go back to their hometowns. Stuck in this roadblock? Read on and get tips on how much Chinese New Year bonus to give your staff!

New Option for US Citizens

Michael MicheliniAnnouncements, Blog0 Comments

So I have been getting many emails from my fellow Americans about why our rates here at Global From Asia are higher than the rest of the world citizens. Today I’m going to split it into 2 different ways for US citizens to work with us. Read more about US Citizen options in HK.