Happy Chinese New Year everyone! It is going to be a great year of the dog, and with the chicken year past us, we are entering a new phase for the corporate services division here at Global From Asia. With our office expansion, we are excited to announce our own permanent address!
Managing a 10 Million USD a month Amazon FBA Business in China with Patrick Zhang
GFA213. Welcome to episode 213 of the Global From Asia podcast! We have quite a treat on the show as many listeners have asked to hear more about Chinese Amazon FBA sellers and Amazon FBA business in China and this one will definitely come through with that request. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode213.
East Vs West Business Practices (And What Westerners Can Learn in China)
International business is a huge challenge, there is cultural difference that you have to consider when doing international business. This blog is all about my east vs west business culture experience.
New Products, Team Updates, Keeping Momentum
GFAE025. There is lot of updates got some of the sadder news done at the beginning – combined with a battery too. New products, listeners and friends helping us along way and more! Will be doing these every other Friday – now Enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce025.
Leveraging PPC For Your Amazon Campaigns With Brian Johnson
GFA212. PPC (pay per click) is a necessary tactic in today’s Amazon FBA world. Today we are pleased to bring on the show one of the pioneers in Amazon PPC and a leader in the industry, Brian Johnson. Brian will talk about leveraging PPC for Amazon campaigns. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode212.
Amazon Seller Scams
Amazon used to be a great place for honest and trustworthy product reviews written by consumers. However, some sellers have sought to maximize their positive reviews. Let’s dig deeper into Amazon seller scams.
Announcing Colombia and Latin America Expansion
Interested in the South American (America Latina) market? Here at Global From Asia we are proud to announce we have trusted partners in the market who will be doing amazing things. Announcing the Global From Asia Expansion. Find out more about it here.
Hiring & Managing Chinese Staff with Monica Chao
GFA211. We had a blog about this one and we thought of making a Hiring Chinese Staff podcast as well. Had the pleasure to get Monica Chao on the podcast who has a wealth of experience from running a tech startup in Shanghai to working with ecommerce in San Francisco. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode211.
How To Setup My Own Online Store
As time goes by, people change, technology continuously develops, certain products get outdated, and so on. A good seller knows how to catch up and cope with these changes. Today, if you’re a seller who hasn’t ventured into online selling, then you could be missing a lot of opportunities. Read on about how to set up online store.
Plowing Through Between Western and Chinese Holiday Seasons
GFAE024. It is a bit harder to do business during holidays since orders should be and you have to make sure you get the manufacturer to finish on time and get the logistics out the door. Today we have Roland on the call and discuss how we are plowing through. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce024.
Building an International Fashion Blog from Singapore with Sylvia Van de Logt
GFA210. Building an International fashion blog from Singapore. This week we are talking Singapore and blogs! Sylvia Van de Logt is a seasoned internet marketer and blogger who has done quite a nice job growing her Forty Plus Style fashion blog while based in Singapore. We discuss how she got started, tactics for growing a blog, but also some insights on how she setup in Singapore and the benefits she has gotten there. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode210.
Reasons Why Chinese Suppliers Ignore Your Inquiries
Are you getting frustrated that no one replies to your Alibaba messages? Sick and tired of going around in circles with the China sourcing nightmare? This article will talk about reasons why your contract factory may not be replying to your messages and how to get factory responses.
What Is An ICO And How To Use It For Your Global Business with Ellis Gyongyos
GFA209. What’s An ICO And How To Use It For Your Global Business? This week is for the FOMO people like me (FOMO stands for “fear of missing out” for those who don’t know). And I have been hearing about ICO over and over again the past couple months. So Devin from Shadow Factory VR Agency kindly connected me to Ellis Gyongyos from Know Your Token to discuss this ICO game. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode209.
Shipping to Amazon FBA
Over the years, Amazon has been rapidly growing, with more people choosing online shopping. More online shoppers create more demand for package delivery. Eliminating the delivery middlemen may cut their costs and give them more control over order shipments. Read more on how to ship to amazon fba.
Overview of VR Creative Agencies in Hong Kong
Virtual Reality is true to life. It gives us the capability to integrate mental and physical activities. It is an interactive technology. This blog will give an overview Hong Kong VR agencies.
Selling What We Got – Readjusting Amazon FBA Strategy for Production
GFAE023. Happy 2018 everyone, the E-commerce Gladiator series took last week off for the new year. This week we have Lorenzo and I discussing a great idea Meir suggested – bundling and selling the coffee accessories we currently have. So we are readjusting our Amazon FBA strategy. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce023.
Bridging Borders Between China and International Markets using Logistics with Josh Ruskin of SF Express
GFA208. Happy 2018! This is our first podcast for the new year – and we are bringing you the good stuff as always. This week we bring to you Josh Ruskin, from SF Express. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge on logistics and cross-border e-commerce into China as well as outside. Tune in as Josh tells us how he is bridging borders between China and international markets using logistics. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode208.
Shanghai Trip Bonus 2 for 1: Factory To Consumer + Behind the Scenes GFA Story
GFA207. Shanghai trip 2 for 1 bonus: this is an interview I am slipping in during the holiday season hoping a bunch of people skip past it. Then again, it is those interviews or that kind of content that you are holding your breath on when you publish that gets the most reactions. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode207.
Placed The Order, Contract with Factory Signed, Next Steps Planned
GFAE022. Episode 22 of Ecommerce Gladiator here, and the gladiators are still pushing forward. The last couple weeks have been brutal to us – Santa Claus may have almost left us coal – but we have made progress and placed the order! In this week’s update, we have a bunch of the partners on – Cadrian Chan, Lorenzo, and Roland discussing about our factory order placed.
Building Up a Youtube Channel From Inside China with Winston Sterzel, SerpentZA
GFA206. In today’s episode, we have China’s first Youtube blogger, and been a regular blogger since 2008. – Winston Sterzel otherwise known as SerpentZA. We get him on the Global From Asia TV show (and audio podcast) to share his journey building up a China youtube channel and making it a top channel. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode206.
Product Certification Requirements When Exporting to China
When selling in China, you need to make sure that your products are compliant with all mandatory CIQ regulations for food and beverage. Learn more about Product Certification Requirements when exporting to China.
Selling on Etsy.com
Etsy is a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace founded in 2005 for creative people who want to sell their products to the world. Etsy is for people who look for unique products that are either handmade or vintage. It has long been known as the leading marketplace when it comes to handmade, vintage and craft supplies. Learn more on how to sell on etsy.
Onto the Next Supplier & Our Small Order Hassles with Chris Gormley
GFAE021. It has been a quite emotional ride here with Lorenzo and Roland heading up the operations side and sourcing – a part of e-commerce that I am not a fan of at all! Listen to our small order hassles as we bring them back on the show from last week. Also pulling in some experts to help us, an American manufacturing expert – Chris Gormley. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce021.
Equity Crowdfunding Tips From An ex-Googler who moved from Asia to London to build a fintech company with Viktor Nebahaj
GFA205. Equity crowdfunding tips From An ex-Googler who moved from Asia to London to build a fintech company. In today’s episode, we have Vicktor Nebahaj who will tell us how he followed his passion in equity crowdfunding to get into his current venture Free Trade so let’s listen in! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode205.
Selling on Jet.com
Jet was founded in April 2014 by Marc Lore, and was launched online in July 2015. Its objective was to create a marketplace where consumers could enjoy low-priced items and discounts from bulk buying, and save money on shipping fees. Find out more on how to sell on jet in this blog post.