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.
Claudia Rincon GFA’s Chapter Organizer in Miami
Our next member is our GFA chapter organizer in Miami – Claudia Rincon. She’s been helping GFA and organizing events in Miami. She’s a former business owner who likes to do B2B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.