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.
How to Open a Chinese Bank Account
Opening bank in China is not a hard as one would think. In case you are a foreigner or a resident of the country and needs to open either a personal or business account, the process is not that difficult. All you have to provide is your passport and do not forget to bring some money, of course. Get a few tips here.
First Full Month of Amazon FBA Sales Data
GFAE030. Our first full 30 days are complete – ecommerce gladiator is ALIVE! Cadrian, Roland, and Mike share their Amazon sales data, business partner updates, moka pot finally ready and more! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce030
USA Virtual Address Options
The most common dilemma for a web-based business owner is not having a physical business address. In the United States, federal guidelines require businesses to acquire and maintain a physical address, even if it’s a web-based business, to avoid potential legal consequences. For small business owners and international sellers, getting a physical USA address may be a pain. Nevertheless, there are still a few options to obtain an American address.
Vietnam Insights in Product Design & Manufacturing with Danny Simmons
GFA221. This guest is our supplier in the e-commerce gladiator series – Para Living Inc, who will give us some insights about the differences in manufacturing in Vietnam vs China. Talking about Vietnam manufacturing is Danny Simmons who was also introduced to us by our last week’s guest- Fredrik.
All Main Amazon Systems On – Shift Into Optimizing
GFAE029. In today’s episode we are discussing some of the steps we have been taking in getting things rolling, some of the financial management ideas, reports, pipeline, amazon optimizing and more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce029.
USA Incorporation for Foreigners
Looking to set up a US company as a non-citizen? This is a guide in response to the huge response we received on how to open a US bank account from overseas. The best way to open a US bank account as an overseas non-resident is to register a US company, and today we will go through that process, enjoy!
Dealing with Certifications and Regulations when Product Sourcing in China and selling Globally with Fredrik Gronkvist from Chinaimportal
GFA220. Today we are talking about fun stuff – product certifications and regulations! Today’s guest is Fredrik Gronkvist who is an expert in the product sourcing world as a founder at China Importal. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode220.
E-commerce Accounting & Bookkeeping
One vital aspect of a business is accounting. As they say, accounting is the backbone of a business; without it, a business simply won’t work. Accounting keeps everything together, and gives you a clear picture of how your business is doing financially. Find out a few pointers here about e-commerce accounting strategies.
The Product Is Live on Amazon & More Team Restructuring
GFAE028. In today’s episode we discuss our mini and short celebration of the product being live, the pressure to have it “launched”, various feedback we have been receiving on the right way to launch. Tune in as we tell you more about our amazon listing live! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce028.
History Lesson on Chinese Amazon FBA Sellers with Ricardo Li
GFA217. In this episode, we have Ricardo Li, a veteran in the Chinese cross-border export ecommerce space. Helping get eBay into China and Shenzhen – working alongside Chinese ecommerce sellers for years, he has unique insights and perspectives. In todays show we talk about Chinese Amazon history, the challenges the sellers face, and the opportunities in today’s market. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode217.
Dethawing After Chinese New Year & Hunting Down The Inbound Amazon Shipment
GFAE027. Episode 27 of Ecommerce Gladiator here for you today. This is one of those where I remind myself and listeners some of the risks when I made that first post announcing this venture – that I would have tough decisions to make with friends and fans of GFA. Today Roland and I talk about the progress of the shipment into Amazon, de-thawing after Chinese New Year and getting into the spring season, our virtual team getting established and more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce027.
Listening To Your Customers To Create An International Logistics Company with Jack Peng
GFA216. This week’s show we have the CEO and Founder of YunExpress logistics – Jack Peng. This is a company that was born from following the motto listening to customersso many people here but don’t always follow. Jack shares the journey of starting the logistics company as well as gives us some insights on logistics and export B2C ecommerce from China, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode216.
A New Generation of Chinese Factories – From OEM to Brand with David Wu of Ausdom
GFA215. Today is about OEM to brand podcast. We are continuing our Chinese factory interview series, for today’s show – we have David Wu – a second generation family factory owner. David shares the story and process of making a brand from a Chinese factory. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode215.
Pushing Through – Shipment Made Before Chinese New Year
GFAE026. We are moving forward! We got that shipment out before Chinese New Year and it really made us get things to get over that hump of sourcing and not selling – to now getting into marketing and sales mode – finally. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce026.
Amazon FBA Trends in 2018 with Danny MCmillan and Will Tjernlund
GFA214. Let’s discover all about Amazon FBA trends! We are in for a treat today – two amazing Amazon experts, Danny McMillan and Will Tjernlund come on the show to share insights and trends they are seeing in Amazon and e-commerce in this new year of 2018. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode214
New Office Expansion For Our Hong Kong Corporate Services
Happy Chinese New Year everyone! It is going to be a great year of the dog, and with the chicken year past us, we are entering a new phase for the corporate services division here at Global From Asia. With our office expansion, we are excited to announce our own permanent address!
Managing a 10 Million USD a month Amazon FBA Business in China with Patrick Zhang
GFA213. Welcome to episode 213 of the Global From Asia podcast! We have quite a treat on the show as many listeners have asked to hear more about Chinese Amazon FBA sellers and Amazon FBA business in China and this one will definitely come through with that request. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode213.
East Vs West Business Practices (And What Westerners Can Learn in China)
International business is a huge challenge, there is cultural difference that you have to consider when doing international business. This blog is all about my east vs west business culture experience.
New Products, Team Updates, Keeping Momentum
GFAE025. There is lot of updates got some of the sadder news done at the beginning – combined with a battery too. New products, listeners and friends helping us along way and more! Will be doing these every other Friday – now Enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce025.
Leveraging PPC For Your Amazon Campaigns With Brian Johnson
GFA212. PPC (pay per click) is a necessary tactic in today’s Amazon FBA world. Today we are pleased to bring on the show one of the pioneers in Amazon PPC and a leader in the industry, Brian Johnson. Brian will talk about leveraging PPC for Amazon campaigns. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode212.
Announcing Colombia and Latin America Expansion
Interested in the South American (America Latina) market? Here at Global From Asia we are proud to announce we have trusted partners in the market who will be doing amazing things. Announcing the Global From Asia Expansion. Find out more about it here.