GFAE035. We are preparing for the main product launch We are thirty five shows deep here at the Global From Asia sub-series Ecommerce Gladiator – and as I type this the moka pot has finally shipped from China. The team nerves are being tested and Cadrian has been studying closely the PPC campaigns. He is using various software and one is Bid X a new kid on the block. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce035.
Building an SEO Company and Conference From Bali, Indonesia with Brie Moreau
GFA227. Today’s topic is building an SEO company from Bali, Indonesia. We have Brie Moreau, an SEO expert, who shares some internet marketing strategies – but more on the lifestyle and adjustments of working online in a remote, tropical paradise. Enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode227.
Ray Ng of Unipro Consulting limited
This week’s featured member is Ray Ng of Unipro. Ray Ng is a certified public accountant who started his own company from the ground up, armed only with the experience of working in one of Hong Kong’s Big four accounting firms. Unipro Consulting Limited is one of Global from Asia’s business partner. Find out more about Ray Ng and Unipro.
That Anxious Time When It Is Almost There
GFAE034. Anxious Ecommerce. So we are pushing through, Roland is bouncing back and forth between China and Europe like a ping pong ball it seems – he is here in China and we got to meetup while he was in Shenzhen. Seeing the photos of the moka pot and the photographer sending various versions is getting us on the edge of our seats! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce034.
The Opportunity of Latin America Expansion & Bridging China with Esteban Kadamani
GFA226. Welcome to another Global From Asia Podcast! We are keeping up our promise to keep you guys up to date with wild and amazing new business trends and today I am so excited to share with you – Global From Asia is investing in the Latin America market – big time. Find out more about our Latin America expansion! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode226.
What Is Up?! A Lot Is Cooking at Global From Asia
Summer2018 is approaching and as Global From Asia approaches its fifth birthday, a ton of new initiatives have been coming out of the R&D department. While we have been inundating you with blogs and emails as they come out – thought today I would reflect and share those initiatives in a blog post. Let’s list them out here – and then it is your turn to tell us if we are crazy or not.
Announcing: Ask for Help! GFA’s Help Platform For your Cross Border Business
Looking for a helping hand in your international business expansion? Introducing our GFA Help Platform! Find out more.
Inspiring Trends in your Import/Export Business To Differentiate Yourself with Dwayne Jeffries
GFA225. Trends! How do you stay ahead of the curve in today’s fast paced product development world? Today’s episode, we have Dwayne Jeffries who is going to talk about import export business trends and give us insights on some trends he is seeing grow and develop over the years. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode225.
Can Amazon Compete with AliExpress in China?
Amazon vs Aliexpress. Can Amazon compete in the Chinese market? Do they stand a chance against the already established AliExpress? Well, those are exactly the questions we are looking to answer here and in this article, we plan to look at Amazon and AliExpress and see if Amazon can hold up in a market where AliExpress has already made its name.
8 Reflections After Re-Entering Amazon FBA and E-Commerce
GFAE032. We have recently made changes to the show schedules so today’s podcast is about some of my reflections on what we have been learning and what I am noticing in Amazon FBA in 2018. Here are my solo reflections in re-entering Amazon FBA.
Kickstarter Campaigns: What are these and what makes them work?
Nowadays, modern innovations, as well as social media, both have played a big role in opening up a whole new world of possibilities both for business-minded people and those who take the creative role. One of the platforms which have gained much popularity is Kickstarter. Here are a few kickstarter success stories or a list kickstarter campaigns that did well and why.
A New Way To Sell Goods Into China And Abroad with Happy Tom and VK
GFA224. I’m excited to share today’s podcast, it was a fun one to make! We have Happy Tom and VK to discuss with us about living in China, being motivated and business particularly a new way to sell goods into China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode224.
Amazing Amazon Success Stories Today
As more consumers continue to discover the convenience of shopping online, the online marketplace is only bound to get even bigger. This is, of course, good news for entrepreneurs; e-commerce is a virtual goldmine waiting to be explored. In fact, it is a commonplace these days to hear success stories of newly-minted millionaires who owe their good fortune to online selling. Read more of these amazon fba success stories.
New Business Partner, Negative Review, And Record Sales in the Amazon FBA Business
GFAE031. So many updates on this week’s show – new business partner, new products, new negative reviews, new positive reviews, record sales. This is truly the ecommerce gladiator arena that we promised you and I hope it motivates you to get in the game and enter the arena yourself – now let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce031.
A Big Thank You To Sponsors & Speakers of the Cross Border Summit 2018
As the third annual Cross Border Summit wraps up, we want to take time to appreciate and give thanks to sponsors and speakers who contributed to making it a complete success.
Ascension Into The Future Of Cross Border Business: Recap of Third Cross Border Summit
For 2 days, from Friday April 20 to Saturday April 21, Over 200 e-commerce business owners from both inside and outside of China assembled to take part in the third annual Cross Border Summit . Hosted by the organizations, Global From Asia, it was a conference to bring together top e-commerce business owners from all corners of the globe. Here is the Cross Border Summit 2018 Recap.
How Exactly Product Reviews Can Help (and hurt) Your E-Commerce Business
In the current setting of Ecommerce, product reviews are very visible throughout the industry. These days, consumers are struggling with making purchases online brought about by the exposure to false information with common cases like tricky advertisements in television and even online that leads to mistrust. Some information on how product reviews can help or hurt your business.
How Amazon FBA Prep From China Works with Forest Shipping
GFA223. In today’s episode, we are bringing on Forest Zhang, founder of Forest Shipping who has an amazing FBA shipping prep business based here in Shenzhen, China. She is doing exceptional in growing and scaling this focused business on the Amazon FBA prep niche and today she shares insights on what Amazon sellers should know when preparing for their Amazon orders. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode223.
First Full Month of Amazon FBA Sales Data
GFAE030. Our first full 30 days are complete – ecommerce gladiator is ALIVE! Cadrian, Roland, and Mike share their Amazon sales data, business partner updates, moka pot finally ready and more! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce030
USA Virtual Address Options
The most common dilemma for a web-based business owner is not having a physical business address. In the United States, federal guidelines require businesses to acquire and maintain a physical address, even if it’s a web-based business, to avoid potential legal consequences. For small business owners and international sellers, getting a physical USA address may be a pain. Nevertheless, there are still a few options to obtain an American address.
Vietnam Insights in Product Design & Manufacturing with Danny Simmons
GFA221. This guest is our supplier in the e-commerce gladiator series – Para Living Inc, who will give us some insights about the differences in manufacturing in Vietnam vs China. Talking about Vietnam manufacturing is Danny Simmons who was also introduced to us by our last week’s guest- Fredrik.
All Main Amazon Systems On – Shift Into Optimizing
GFAE029. In today’s episode we are discussing some of the steps we have been taking in getting things rolling, some of the financial management ideas, reports, pipeline, amazon optimizing and more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce029.
E-commerce Accounting & Bookkeeping
One vital aspect of a business is accounting. As they say, accounting is the backbone of a business; without it, a business simply won’t work. Accounting keeps everything together, and gives you a clear picture of how your business is doing financially. Find out a few pointers here about e-commerce accounting strategies.
The Product Is Live on Amazon & More Team Restructuring
GFAE028. In today’s episode we discuss our mini and short celebration of the product being live, the pressure to have it “launched”, various feedback we have been receiving on the right way to launch. Tune in as we tell you more about our amazon listing live! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce028.
Selling on eBay
If you are selling on ebay, this blog will help you understand more about its advantages and disadvantages. This blog will also give you a comparison between Amazon and Ebay.