The Roller Coaster Ride of Business in China To Find Your True Calling with Leon Durupt

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast1 Comment

GFA170. Today’s show, we have Leon, the co-founder and a talented singer and musician at the Terrace in Shekou, Shenzhen. Leon tells how he got over to China, and some ins and outs of doing business in China as a foreigner. Specifically about restaurant and local business management, it is an interesting one for sure! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode170.

Can You Use a Different CPA from your Company Secretary?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, Upkeep0 Comments

One of the biggest misconceptions in a business is that owners think that it is a must to use their company secretary (or who ever set up their companies) for company audits. This post will dig into this more and all you need to know about company secretary audits.
We will dig into this today – but the quick answer is – NO – you do NOT need to use the same service provider to do your company audit as your company secretary.

Took 8 Years in China to “Get It Right” With Sean Weisbrot

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Case Studies, Podcast4 Comments

GFA162. In today’s topic, we will get some interesting insights from Sean Weisbrot why his experience for the last 8 years he considered a waste of time and is finally getting it right in China in the last 6 months! Sean Weisbrot hosts events, moderates WeChat groups and is a “need to know ” connector throughout China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode162.

Leveraging Remote Staff To Grow Your Amazon FBA Business

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast2 Comments

GFA161. Now, this week’s show is for Amazon FBA sellers, as well as anyone serious about growing their online business. We all know you would need VAs (virtual assistants) to help you in growing your business. We have an expert on today to give you the goods, and all about leveraging virtual assistants for your growing business. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode161.

USA Electronics Cheaper Than in China, Ya, What?!

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Ecommerce1 Comment

Did you know most consumer electronics are cheaper in America than in China? When I first came to China I was thinking I was going to save tons of money on my computers and other gear, but turns out I had to pay more. If you are curious why that is then read more about this cheap US electronics article.

4 Things To Rock Your International Business in 2017

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast1 Comment

GFA156. These are some things I did myself in 2016 that really rocked the way I work – and I hope you can implement them, or at least think about them, in 2017! This podcast on International Business 2017 will cover some few tips that may be of help to all of you. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode156.

Will Amazon FBA Be Shutting Down Seller Accounts for Foreigners in China?

Michael MicheliniBlog7 Comments

In an attempt to inform people and spark conversation – I am alarmed at some messages I have been seeing in private Wechat groups. There have been cases of Amazon FBA accounts being shut down for logging in continuously from China, as an Overseas seller. If you want to know more about FBA sellers shut out issue, read more.

Word On The Street – Chinese Bank Tightening Affecting Chinese Sellers HK Bank Accounts

Michael MicheliniBlog2 Comments

The month of November has been a very informative month especially about the whole China banking situation. As we have discussed on this blog quite a bit, Chinese companies often leverage a Hong Kong business and bank account for their trading.
Today we will share some stories and make some speculations about how Chinese bank tightening affect Chinese sellers’ HK Bank Accounts