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.
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!
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.
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.
List of Blocked Websites in China
When the Internet first came out, China thought it could be a wonderful thing, but soon they realized that the Internet is uncontrollable, it has easily given power to an individual to become limitless with information, and has opened a new medium of communication that entails free flow of thoughts and ideas – that may ignite social and political catastrophe. Here are a list of blocked websites in China.
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.
Structuring a New Equity Partnership and Joint Venture for E-Commerce with Edward Jacobson and Gregory Segal
GFAE003. Today’s show is another amazing one – we are talking to US lawyers about this venture. I reached out to Edward as he is a listener of the show and also active in the startup community here – attending some of our Global From Asia meetups in Shenzhen too. So glad I did – he brought his partner, Greg, from Jacobson Associates on the show as well and we have been having some deep discussions about structuring fba ecommerce partnership.
Attend the CHina CHat Conference in Shanghai
CHat Conference is Back in Shanghai This September! I’m excited to announce that the team at China Channel is bringing back their CHat conference! The dates have been released for Sept 21-22, 2017 followed by a Wechat App hackathon! Learn more about wechat conference 2017.
Introducing The E-Commerce Gladiator TV Series
Introducing E-commerce Gladiator! This new e-commerce venture we are doing live has moved to the next level – we are going to have it professionally made into a proper video series! Starting with our kickoff on Tuesday August 22 we will announce the partners in this new venture and introduce our plan for launch.
Overseeing Production of Your New Manufactured Product in China with Chris Oliva
GFA187. Part 2 of manufacturing knowledge overload! Last week was a bit more on protecting yourself in the growing F2C (Factory to Consumer) world – this week we are into manufacturing. So now you have the custom product idea, how do you make it a reality. Chris gives us insights on getting an MVP going all the way to mass production manufacturing and some really good tips in overseeing production of your new products. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode187
Leveraging Alibaba’s USA Strategy To Grow Your Sales in China
Americans have always dreamed of selling to the booming Chinese market and they are always confronted of the challenge in how to do just that. Today, we will share some tips and strategies on how you can leverage the power of Alibaba’s e-commerce tools to crack into the market. Read more about it in this Alibaba USA China article.
Making Your First Hire in HK
Hire in HK
Looking to setup your Hong Kong company and find a good local Hong Kong staff to build up the business? Not sure what you need to submit to do that, or if it is even legal? Today we’ll dig into the logic on how to Hire in HK and keeping your company compliant and of the curve!
How To Connect Paypal China To A Chinese Bank Account
This blog answers a foreigner’s questions about Paypal China. Before explaining how to set PayPal up along with a Chinese bank account it’s important to first mention a few things about PayPal and how it works in China. Read on for more info.
Questions When Starting On Amazon FBA E-Commerce with Meir Simhi
GFAE001. Welcome to the Global From Asia e-commerce series – Where you can follow along the progress of setting up a cross-border e-commerce business from start to finish. Hear insights of real product research, starting Amazon FBA e-commerce, China manufacturing, branding, marketing, and all the blood, sweat, and tears of building a global business from Asia, now let’s tune in! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce001.
Announcing A New Kind Of Event – CBM – Cross Border Matchmaker
The community here at Global From Asia loves events and connecting with each other. After our second Cross Border Summit this past April in Shenzhen- we had an overwhelming response to continue to do events and a demand to do the Cross Border Summit twice a year. The team felt that a summit twice a year would be too much and we have responded with a whole new type of event – called the Cross Border Matchmaker.