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.
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.
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.
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.
Preparing To Place An Order at Yiwu Market with Andy Church
GFAE011. We are preparing to place our Amazon FBA business first order at the Yiwu market! Lorenzo has been doing on the ground hustling, and we met Insight Quality Ino and have the founder and my good friend on today’s show – Andy Church! We have an epic conversation about preparing yiwu order and making things happen, let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce011.
China’s First Online Store That Comes in Both Chinese and English
MicroMart is an online Hyper Market found in 2017. Living in China it is a challenge to find an online store that comes in English. Well, MicroMart is the perfect solution to that. Introducing first China bilingual online store that comes in both English and Chinese.
Lorenzo Sarwari – GFA Chapter Organizer / Paraliving Partner
Our featured member this week, is our Paraliving Partner / Chapter Organizer/ Speaker in HangZhou. His passion as a football coach gave him the opportunity to pursue his dreams. A great guy indeed, Lorenzo Sarwari.
Alibaba Vs. Global Sources (Which is Better For Sourcing?)
As a seller, it is vital to have a reliable and trustworthy supplier. The best supplier basically must be reliable, negotiable, offers high quality products and good customer service. There are many ways to locate a good supplier – thru the Internet, friend referral, yellow pages, industry events, etc. Two infamous happy hunting grounds for most sellers are Alibaba and Global Sources. Find our more about his Alibaba vs Global Sources article.
Tapping Into Hangzhou & Yiwu & Adding a New Business Partner To The FBA Company with Payman Lorenzo
GFAE010. We are here in Hangzhou city China today at the Alibaba campus, and sitting with Lorenzo. We added him on as a partner in the Amazon FBA business Para Living Inc as we need someone with his hustle and position. Today we are talking to him about the Hanzhou and Yiwu market and how we are going to make things happen in hyperdrive!
What Is Cross Border Ecommerce with Mike Michelini
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.
Using Shopify to Grow Beyond Amazon
Changes and innovation are key aspects of growing a business. As time passes, people change what they like to buy and how they shop. Just as the Internet has grown into an effective medium of marketing and selling, e-commerce has been the greatest rival to traditional shopping. Hence, for sellers, jumping on the bandwagon (e-commerce) became essential to grow their businesses. Find out more about shopify ecommerce in this blog.
Using HSBC HK overseas
All set with your Hong Kong company and HSBC bank account? Congratulations, it can be quite a feat, especially in today’s rather strict KYC – “Know your Customer” world. So after you have the bank account, you may want to make some changes. This is where it gets a bit complicated, especially if you are living and working outside of Hong Kong. Learn some tips on using HSBC HK overseas.