GFA274. Maximizing profits is the theme in today’s show with Mike Hartman, Managing Partner of Innoventic and a speaker in the upcoming Cross Border Summit sharing his insights on how to scale tens of thousands of products in Amazon and Shopify, how to make money, diversify and a lot more! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode274.
Finding The Right Service Provider Internationally with Kristina Mertens
GFA273. Today’s show, we have Kristina Mertens from Sermondo who is the Business Development Manager and we have had a very fascinating conversation as she shares a few tips and tricks in finding a good service provider for your business. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode273
Prohibited Content in Facebook Ads That You Need to Know
Prohibited Content Facebook Ads. Now, before you rush to create your ad campaigns in Facebook for your business, you have to know which ones are not acceptable so you wouldn’t waste your time and your money in making or having these ad content created. Read on to learn about some of the prohibited content per Facebook’s policy.
What are the main mistakes Amazon sellers make with Facebook Ads?
GFA272. Leveraging Facebook for Amazon. So today’s show we have Thomas Pruchinski from LandingCube.com. It’s a pretty awesome landing page software for amazon sellers. Their blog is really amazing, they give amazing content. We talked about the common mistake sellers make when they get their Facebook ads. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode272.
Websites in China and Optimizing For Chinese Web Traffic with Jons Slemmer
GFA271. Today’s interview is a good one, we have Jons Slemmer who is the new host of China Business Cast Podcast. Jons is an expert when it comes to Chinese hosting and servers. In the show he will give us amazing insights like how to not get your website blocked in China, how to host, we’re going to talk about licenses and procedures and strategies that are pretty valuable. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode271.
Bypassing US Tariffs Via Hong Kong
We discussed several times, the rising tariffs being imposed by the two countries on goods exported from and imported into between these countries. Entrepreneurs have become creative in their effort to cushion the effects of the rising costs of goods. In this post, we will take a look at another legal loophole that got companies heading for Hong Kong.
Trademarks, Patents Future Changes in USA Intellectual Property with Tayan Patel
GFA270. So today we’re talking about branding IP (which is always a hot topic in business), of course trademarks patents and many more interesting new trends in the business world. We have on the show an expert and my good friend, Tayan Patel. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode270.
Alternatives To Hong Kong Business
The rounds of protests in Hong Kong that have been running for almost three months now is gradually crippling the business sector. This shopping mecca and global financial hub has suddenly found itself struggling to maintain its position economy-wise. But we have gathered the 5 countries that topped the list of alternative markets.
How Shopify Can Help Expand Your Business in Asia
E-commerce is becoming more than just a trend but a solid direction that most businesses take to expand their operations globally. One of the tools you can use to expand your business in Asia is Shopify. Shopify is a fully integrated e-commerce platform that covers all the necessary activities for you to start, manage and grow your business.
Signs That Tell You It’s Time To Sell Your Online Business
When to sell online business? With the buying and selling of online businesses happening left and right, then selling would be a more practical direction for your business instead of just stopping abruptly. This could be the graceful exit that you can do. But, why exit? Or, what may lead you to decide to stop your online business? Find out some reasons that can very well be the signs that will tell you that it’s time to sell your online business.
Acquisition and Turning Point: The Latest In the Ecommerce Venture with Marc Roca
GFA256. I have been saying there would be an update on the show and today we have quite a big one, we are joining Alpha Rock Capital. We will bring Marc on the show who also was a shareholder in the company but really as the co-founder and president of Alpha Rock Capital now – let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode265.
What Are The Top Amazon FBA Brokers To Buy/Sell My Business?
Getting on board the eCommerce industry has been an enticing path for many existing and would-be business owners. The many trading platforms available made it easier to try and dip the hands into the business. Amazon FBA for one is a platform often considered by many as their base for their eCommerce business with a chance to go global.
Business Failure: What Causes eCommerce Businesses to Fail Early
You probably have heard about small business owners making it big through eCommerce and expanding globally. They’re in Amazon, Alibaba, Shopify, Lazada and all other eCommerce platforms. Judging by their stories and the number of sellers in these platforms you can tell that eCommerce is indeed a lucrative business. This article discusses about business failures that all budding entrepreneurs should be aware of.
The Advantages of Using a Virtual Office when Setting Up A Business and Establishing Business Credit
Business trends today are moving more online. You can buy, sell, source products, develop your workforce, facilitate payments, do market research and everything else to get your business operating, through the power of the internet. If you are planning to set up your own business, check out the advantages of having a virtual office.
The Importance Of Factory Visits (How It Can Save Your Amazon Business)
By being an e-commerce seller, you are doing a product business. So it means you need to make a good product – and know your product. I cannot stress enough how important it is to do a factory visit. Join me as he visits his supplier of products in Yiwu, China.
Amazon Business Update (Product, Packaging Before Marketing) with Zack Franklin
GFA258. Amazon business update. We bring Zack Franklin on the show to have more of a chat about our Sisitano Amazon business, listing optimization, product packaging and other nuggets. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode258.
[Survey] How Is The China/USA Trade War Affecting Business Owners
Worried about the effects of this America and China political and business trade war and how it will affect your import, Amazon FBA, and B2B trading business? This article is a trade war survey reflecting how other business people in the community are feeling and thinking regarding this issue.
How to Use Rebate Cards To Grow Your Customer Base and Have a Feedback Conversation
Are you curious about using rebate cards, warranty programs, gift cards, and other systems that manufacturers and brand owners put into their product packaging and ship to their customers? Find out how to use rebate cards to grow your customer base and have a feedback conversation.
Tapping Into Brand Analytics in Amazon FBA with Danny McMillan
GFA251. Today’s guest we have Danny McMillan from Seller Sessions to talk about Brand Analytics. This guy knows his stuff, he helped me out with my brand registry for Amazon we talked today about some of that. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode251.
China Tax Updates : Individual Income Tax
This blog talks about a workshop on China income tax which my friend from Insight Quality attended. This was organized by China Tax Bureau, Foreign Affairs and Jiminshan, a government organization that helps foreigners to fit in Chinese society easily.
EB-5 Investment Immigration
What is EB-5?
EB-5 is the fifth preference of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in granting permanent residency / green card to foreign investors. Under the EB-5 program, entrepreneurs or investors are eligible to apply for permanent residency provided that they are willing to invest at least $500,000 to $1,000,000.
How Working with Chinese Sellers Has Changed My Life with Davide Nicolucci
GFA249. This week we are again interviewing someone working closely with Chinese Amazon FBA sellers and in the China market. Curious to hear the Insights and Perspectives About Growing an Amazon FBA company with China’s Growth? David understands all sides of the market and he and I discuss some fascinating insights on working with Chinese FBA sellers. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode249.
Toy Industry Shakeup & Chinese Amazon FBA Brand Expansion with Thierry Bourret
GFA248. Today we are back at Amazon FBA with a fascination discussion about the toy industry. Many of you heard about Toys R Us filing for bankruptcy, today we share how that has rocked the toy industry from Chinese factory to distributors, to retailers around the world. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode248.
What is Form 5471?
If you are a US Citizen or resident who is an officer, a director or a shareholder in a certain foreign corporation, you must be fully aware of Form 5471.
What is Form 5472?
What is Form 5472? Are you a foreign national who plans to start a business in the United States? Or a foreigner who already owns a company that is doing business in the US market? Then it’s essential for you to know more about this IRS Form 5472. This article helps you understand more of this form, what it is for, how to fill it out as well as who is supposed to fill it out.