Purchasing online seems to be the easiest and most convenient way to shop. Online stores such as Alibaba.com and Aliexpress.com provide a variety of products big and small. If you are asking if Aliexpress is the same as Alibaba, find out in this Alibaba vs Aliexpress article.
How To Find An Apartment in China
Apartment hunting in China isn’t easy, especially if you don’t speak or read Chinese. Honestly, finding an apartment in China can be an excruciating and challenging task, and if not properly done, you might end up encountering horrible housing scams and nightmares. Read on for some advice on apartment hunting for foreigners moving to China.
Greetings from Yiwu, China – Reflections on Yiwu Sourcing for Amazon FBA with Ino Topalovic
GFAE040. Hello from the middle of Mainland China – we are recording live at our Yiwu sourcing Trip. It is a pleasure to bring back Ino on the show from Insight Quality – and discuss about our Yiwu sourcing reflections, how things went with the moka pot sourcing and other items in the past – and how we should do it better this time around. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce040.
GFA Experts Expansion Beyond Ecommerce – to Cross Border Business
GFA’s expert expansion. Global From Asia will be 5 years old in October – and we are excited to announce our expansion of reach and industry. We have been focused on cross border ecommerce for years now – the action of selling goods across borders – mainly B2C – and a lot of Amazon FBA (as it is the elephant in the room).
New Tax Laws for Foreigners in China
China is the world’s largest manufacturer and it has the second largest economy next to the United States. For this reason, China plays an important role in the global economy. Unsurprisingly, many expats relocate to China for business purposes. If you are one of those, it is important to read this blog about China global tax.
Staying Ahead of the Curve with E-Commerce Online Team Leverage with Nathan Hirsch
GFA234. Today’s topic is about building an ecommerce team. Having a good team is critical to the success of a business our guest, Nathan Hirsh, co-founder and CEO of Freeeup a platform to help you find vetted and quality online staff. He and I have a great conversation and I think it will help many people at various stages of their business – ecommerce or not. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode234.
VPN to Access Chinese Websites
If you’re Chinese who plans to leave China for a while or for good, the use of VPN will be necessary in order for you to easily access some websites when you’re outside China. VPN simply makes it appear you’re accessing Chinese websites as if you’re in China when you really are no. Read more about VPN for Chinese Websites
What Makes a Successful Amazon FBA Seller?
GFAE039. We are back with Ecommerce Gladiator – and it is a pleasure to bring Meir Simhi back on the show. It has been a year since this business launched and you were the inspiration of starting it. We have all learned a lot here and today let’s discuss what has been working and what hasn’t. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce039.
How to Setup and Use Mobile Alipay (Zhifubao) in China
Nowadays, mobile payment has turned to be the most popular payment method in China. If you are walking on the street, you may find nearly every stores, markets, restaurants, taxis……even some beggars accept mobile payment as a method of payment. This blog is a guide to using and setting up an account in Alipay.
Alibaba’s Nine Biggest Competitors in Asia
Since the emergence of ecommerce, businesses have gotten a chance to increase their reach to engage with customers beyond their borders. Nowadays, one can do shopping at the press of their fingertips. All the credit for this goes to some of the top online B2B marketplaces in the world one of which is Alibaba currently the biggest and best B2B marketplace in the world. Others are following suit however and are not far behind, find out more about Alibaba competitors.
Join Us & MATCH For Our Next Big Event – Cross Border Matchmaker Oct 26
It is BACK! An event focused around you and making business deals. We are excited to announce the return of the Cross Border Matchmaker!
Top 7 International Schools In Hong Kong
Moving into a different country can be tough, especially for parents. You have to quickly adjust to a new environment, a new job, and taking your kids to a new school. Undeniably, Hong Kong is one of the countries that is excellent in producing successful individuals that are capable of conquering any work environment. There are lots of HK international schools that you could choose from, find out what they are.
How to Triple your Ecommerce Sales By Going International with Tommaso Tamburnotti
GFA233. We are talking about today about how to triple your sales by looking to international markets or selling globally. We have a co-founder from Easy Ship on, Tommaso Tamburnotti and he shares some unique insights about international markets you may have never considered – with actionable advice on what you can do to go global – from Asia! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode233.
Top Airbnbs in Hong Kong
If you want to unwind and give yourself a rewarding vacation, visit Hong Kong and be awed by the shopping and nightlife you have never experienced before. Airbnb Hong Kong offers the best residential and hotels for your wonderful and unforgettable stay. Find out more of Hong Kong tour districts in this blog.
What It Is Like To Start and Run a Chinese Factory with Bryant Zhang
GFA232 + GFAE Bonus Announcement. Welcome to this week’s show, loyal listeners! Today we brought Bryant Zhang, co-founder of Ennoplus factory. They are a manufacturer and designer of solar powered outdoor LED lights. I am inside the factory to do this show, and discuss some insights of how they started and grew so fast. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode232.
Paul Jones of PJ Entrepreneur
Paul Jones of PJ Entrepreneur. PJ or Paul Jones, a man whom you may call a global citizen. A person who has done a lot of things and even has a natural talent when it comes into the world of business. Many of us are afraid of failing however to PJ it is simply a great learning experience.
Logistics Companies in Hong Kong
Wanting to learn all about HK logistics companies? There are hundreds of logistics companies in Hong Kong you can choose from, but to help you choose which company best suits you, make sure to take note of these characteristics you need to look for in a logistics company.
Management Structure Review For Online Founding Teams, 1 CEO vs Multiple Department Heads?
GFAE038. What is the right way to structure a team working remotely – all as partners? With five equity partners in five different countries, Roland and Mike discuss the challenges and benefits for how things have been going for almost the past year with the company setup. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce038.
Why You Should Invest in Vietnam
For the past several years, Vietnam’s economic progress has gained it recognition as East Asia’s new economic tiger. More and more investors are seeking ways to enter Vietnam. Does this mean that now is the time to invest in Vietnam? Here are 5 reasons you should.
Starting Up and Developing a SaaS business with Renaud Anjoran
GFA230. Interested in starting a SaaS business? Then today you are in for a treat! Renaud from Syncontrol, a QC inspection software is on the show and we are talking customers: ‘rabbits’, ‘deers’, ‘elephants’ and the 4 stages: ‘build’, ‘nail’, ‘grow’, ‘milk’, and the slow growth of revenue and the need for financing. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode230.
Why a Lot of Young People from Eastern Europe (or anywhere!) Willing to Work in China?
Many young people from Eastern Europe are trying to find work in China – one of the most appealing recruitment destinations. When it comes to career opportunities and chances to secure a promising position, Chinese labor market beats them all.
Amazon FBA CashFlow Realities – Fully Invested in Inventory
GFAE037. In today’s show we have our CEO of the Amazon business, Roland Bernath, and he and I share the progress of being almost fully invested in inventory and the pressure of balancing this “feast and famine” style of getting new inventory from China, loading it up in Amazon, and selling it – the cash flow balancing.
Selling on Amazon Alexa
What is Amazon Alexa? As technology advances, e-commerce improves as well. Voice-shopping takes e-commerce to a whole new level. Find out how you can sell using Amazon Alexa.
Journey From a bootstrapped business to a funded software startup in Asia with Chris Rawlings
GFA229. This week we have Chris Rawlings, CEO and Founder of Judo Launch a hot new startup helping Amazon sellers launch their products. We got him on the show today to talk about his journey from a 7 figure Amazon seller to a funded software startup and coming to China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode229.
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Optimizing Our Amazon Listing With Zack Franklin
GFAE036. We have in this episode Zack Franklin from AMZ Kungfu helping us with our amazon listing improvement. We will take a look at our current moka pot listing and for our listeners serious about Amazon, I hope you will learn from this and won’t get discouraged. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode036.