GFA194. This week’s show we are talking about my experience and a broad overview of Cross Border ecommerce more on the export side. I did this as a presentation at our Global From Asia Shanghai meetup. I share some of the insights and the history of how cross-border e-commerce came to be and some perspectives being involved in the industry and watching it over the years from a China angle. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode194.
Product Sourcing Updates
GFAE009. Product Sourcing. We got 3 out of 5 together! Roland is visiting Shenzhen from Europe, and Cadrian popped over from Hong Kong. Friday night 8pm meeting on our latest developments on the new Amazon FBA business. Listen in for our product sourcing update! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce009..
What’s Been Happening At Global From Asia
You may be wondering what is happening here at Global From Asia. We are growing super fast and pushing the limits. Something I recommend all business owners and entrepreneurs to do. It is a good test of your willpower. Also, we are focusing on Global From Asia. It feels good that this is the main focus and it is making forward progress. I thought it was a good time to keep you informed, so here’s an update on Global From Asia.
Why Should Food Entrepreneurs Sell on Amazon?
amazon food sellers
A food entrepreneur and manufacturer can sell their goods and even prepared meals in most parts of the country through the marketplace feature of Amazon website to enhance their sales manifold.The trusted services of Amazon help you grow faster if you opt in for FBA that takes away the hassle of delivering the products off your hands completely. Find out how Amazon Food Sellers do it.
How Overseas Investors Can Tap Into the Hong Kong and Asia Startup Markets with Jay Kim
GFA193. This week we are talking investment! It is a topic many people are always interested in getting into (myself included) and wondering how does it start. Especially here in Asia where – during my Wall Street days, it seemed so obscure and high risk. Let’s listen in as our guest, Jay Kim give talks about how overseas investors can tap into the Hong Kong and Asia startup markets! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode193.
Biggest Product Decision Factors Part 2 with Meir Simhi
GFAE008. Part 2 of this amazing topic of finding and developing your product line. Meir delivers the goods, and this is a highly recommended listen for anyone doing a product based business, whether it is e-commerce, Amazon FBA, or a retail shop! Tune in as Meir tells us about the importance of product decision factors. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce008.
Russell Smith of RS Marketing
This week our third featured member is Russell Smith. An entrepreneur from the UK who started off selling on eBay from China, and later moved into content marketing and web design, which is what he’s focusing on now. He also mentioned he has a passion project, the Living Leaf Tea, which sells tea directly from China. Living Leaf Tea is his side project for now. Learn more about his digital marketing business!
The Story of Setting Up a Factory Operation in China with Greg Fisher
GFA192. In today’s podcast, we have Greg Fisher to speak all about China factory operation. He has created an amazing hardware community called Hardware Massive which is a global network of makers where I have had the pleasure to speak at a couple times and really enjoy the people in the community. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode192.
Setting Up a Business in Labuan
Setting up an offshore company can be a complicated process, but also a terrific idea if you want to reduce your tax burden. Little known to many of us is this thriving tax haven in Asia called Labuan. Find out more about labuan incorporation.
Can You Do More Than 1 Business in a HK Limited?
Thinking of setting up a new Hong Kong company? Or a company anywhere for that matter? Maybe you read our Hong Kong registration guide and are ready to start – but wondering if you can do multiple business corporation? Read on as we hit it point by point!
Picking a product for your ecommerce business Part 1 with Meir Simhi
GFAE007. Meir Simhi is back! This is the first part of a 2 part series and in this episode Meir talks about e-commerce product selection which he said is the hardest part of e-commerce and right at the start – so we must brave through it! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommece007.
Oswaldo Loor of Shenzhen Drones and Clear Waters Limited
Welcome back on our new member series. In this series I am happy to introduce our next member, Oswaldo Loor – the man behind agricultural drones. His business is now being recognized in different countries. This man helped a lot of agricultural businesses by means of his drones. Read Oswald’s story about shenzhen drones.
Importing and Distributing Food Items For the Chinese Market with Glenn Ball from Nogogo
GFA191. Everyone wants to sell to China. And one of the top product categories people want to sell is imported foreign foods. This guest has been on my list for quite some time and I am excited to have him on the show – Glenn Ball, the General Manager of Nogogo Online groceries. It is one of the first and largest online stores in China for foreign goods, based right here in Shenzhen. Let’s tune in and listen more about selling food in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode191.
Priced Out of the HK Property Market: Why Entrepreneurs Should Buy in ASEAN
Real estate is hot everywhere in the world – but especially here in Asia! For many Entrepreneurs based in Hong Kong or Shanghai, the prospect of buying property, becomes less likely by the day. In this blog, we have a contributor, Fredrik from Asia Property HQ to share some insights about asia real estate.
Reviewing Various Amazon FBA Seller Tools
Are you an Amazon FBA seller and looking for amazon fba tools to boost your business and bottom line? In this guide we check out some of the more popular software tools and give you some insights and tips.
Strategy For Our Amazon FBA Product Selection
GFAE006. It is getting hot in here, and I’m not talking about end of August heat in Shenzhen – I’m talking about our new e-commerce Amazon FBA business! This week’s episode I have a 1 on 1 call with each of our FBA business partners to get their feedback and perspectives on the product selection process so far. We are going to talk about FBA Amazon product selection. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce006.
Member Series Spotlight: Andy Church of Insight Quality
Welcome to latest blog series which we feature one of our members each week. I am pleased to introduce our first member to be featured, Andy Church of Insight Quality. I was privileged enough to interview Andy despite his busy schedule and asked him a couple questions about his business – sourcing quality
Japan Business Overview, Which City, What Mindset with Masaru Ikeda
GFA190. We are in Japan this week! Masaru Ikeda is a popular blogger – yes in English language – about Japan. Masaru talks about some new cities as well as investment opportunities for those willing to venture into the land of Japan – let’s tune in for today’s episode about Japan business overview! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode190.
How To Import into USA
Importing goods is one effective way to obtain great products and a great way to expand a business. Importing products, however, takes a lot of time, effort and patience. Bringing in products to the United States isn’t that hard as long as you are prepared and knowledgeable about the methods and procedures of importing. Read this importing to USA guide for more details.
Comparing Online Accounting Software
Set Up a Hong Kong company and wondering what is the best online accounting software? We’re tech geeks too, and we want to keep everything “in the cloud”. Not only because we’re geeks, but because we have team members around the world. Today, let’s dig into the top accounting solution and see what is the best one for you.
Finding That Needle In a Haystack For Your Product Research with Greg Mercer
GFAE005. Welcome to the fifth episode of the ecommerce series! In this episode, we dive into the product selection process. Greg Mercer is back on the show and will talk about the important part of an e-commerce business – product research. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce005.
Introducing Our New Member Series Column
This is the latest series on our website in which you will meet our members. Here we introduce our members. They will share their experience with our website, their skills and expertise regarding business, and inspire our readers to overcome challenges with stories of how cross-border business helped them achieve their goals. Read on for our Intro member series!
Taiwan Hardware and Supply Chain Manufacturing Oversight with Daniel Weng
GFA189. We have Daniel on the show to discuss how he is leveraging Taiwan for PCB manufacturing, then final assembly in Mainland China PRD – Dongguan specifically, and then building up sales and distribution in America. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode189.
Preparing For The E-Commerce Business Launch
GFAE004. This podcast is about the preparation of our e-commerce business launch. I have been brainstorming the task list for kicking off this Amazon business and I broke it into 6 departments: HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Customer support. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce004.
How To Use A VPN In China (8+ Options!)
Since China has blocked almost all popular websites including Google, YouTube, Facebook, etc., people consistently find ways to bypass China’s great fire wall. The most effective way is through the use of a VPN. Whether you’re travelling to China or residing there, a VPN is more likely a virtual necessity these days. A VPN enables us to access blocked websites in China, but more than that, it also protects users from the dangers of the Internet like hackers & DDoS. Here is a complete VPN China guide for you.