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.
Building an SEO Company and Conference From Bali, Indonesia with Brie Moreau
GFA227. Today’s topic is building an SEO company from Bali, Indonesia. We have Brie Moreau, an SEO expert, who shares some internet marketing strategies – but more on the lifestyle and adjustments of working online in a remote, tropical paradise. Enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode227.
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.
Can Amazon Compete with AliExpress in China?
Amazon vs Aliexpress. Can Amazon compete in the Chinese market? Do they stand a chance against the already established AliExpress? Well, those are exactly the questions we are looking to answer here and in this article, we plan to look at Amazon and AliExpress and see if Amazon can hold up in a market where AliExpress has already made its name.
Esteban Kadamani of Infinite Group
We are back! Our featured member for this week is Esteban Kadamani of Infinite Group who started the company from humble beginnings with his partner back in 2004. After reaching a milestone of 11 million in sales, they decided to travel to China.
8 Reflections After Re-Entering Amazon FBA and E-Commerce
GFAE032. We have recently made changes to the show schedules so today’s podcast is about some of my reflections on what we have been learning and what I am noticing in Amazon FBA in 2018. Here are my solo reflections in re-entering Amazon FBA.
Kickstarter Campaigns: What are these and what makes them work?
Nowadays, modern innovations, as well as social media, both have played a big role in opening up a whole new world of possibilities both for business-minded people and those who take the creative role. One of the platforms which have gained much popularity is Kickstarter. Here are a few kickstarter success stories or a list kickstarter campaigns that did well and why.
A New Way To Sell Goods Into China And Abroad with Happy Tom and VK
GFA224. I’m excited to share today’s podcast, it was a fun one to make! We have Happy Tom and VK to discuss with us about living in China, being motivated and business particularly a new way to sell goods into China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode224.
Amazing Amazon Success Stories Today
As more consumers continue to discover the convenience of shopping online, the online marketplace is only bound to get even bigger. This is, of course, good news for entrepreneurs; e-commerce is a virtual goldmine waiting to be explored. In fact, it is a commonplace these days to hear success stories of newly-minted millionaires who owe their good fortune to online selling. Read more of these amazon fba success stories.
New Business Partner, Negative Review, And Record Sales in the Amazon FBA Business
GFAE031. So many updates on this week’s show – new business partner, new products, new negative reviews, new positive reviews, record sales. This is truly the ecommerce gladiator arena that we promised you and I hope it motivates you to get in the game and enter the arena yourself – now let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce031.
A Big Thank You To Sponsors & Speakers of the Cross Border Summit 2018
As the third annual Cross Border Summit wraps up, we want to take time to appreciate and give thanks to sponsors and speakers who contributed to making it a complete success.
Ascension Into The Future Of Cross Border Business: Recap of Third Cross Border Summit
For 2 days, from Friday April 20 to Saturday April 21, Over 200 e-commerce business owners from both inside and outside of China assembled to take part in the third annual Cross Border Summit . Hosted by the organizations, Global From Asia, it was a conference to bring together top e-commerce business owners from all corners of the globe. Here is the Cross Border Summit 2018 Recap.
The Further Tightening of Hong Kong Regulations: New Policies In Place
Quite a few updates the last month with regards to Hong Kong incorporation and upkeep that we need to catch you up on. It further strengthens the reason why Global From Asia partnered with Unipro Consulting Limited about a year and a half ago – to have a proper license and dedicated team on these policies has been critical. Read this article about HK Regulations 2018.
How Exactly Product Reviews Can Help (and hurt) Your E-Commerce Business
In the current setting of Ecommerce, product reviews are very visible throughout the industry. These days, consumers are struggling with making purchases online brought about by the exposure to false information with common cases like tricky advertisements in television and even online that leads to mistrust. Some information on how product reviews can help or hurt your business.
How Amazon FBA Prep From China Works with Forest Shipping
GFA223. In today’s episode, we are bringing on Forest Zhang, founder of Forest Shipping who has an amazing FBA shipping prep business based here in Shenzhen, China. She is doing exceptional in growing and scaling this focused business on the Amazon FBA prep niche and today she shares insights on what Amazon sellers should know when preparing for their Amazon orders. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode223.