10 Things You Need To Know About China Sourcing

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Manufacturing2 Comments

Looking to make your first order from a Chinese factory? Or maybe you’re currently doing it and still crossing your fingers that it is going along well. Here are some tips I have learned over the years from my own experience and experts in the field. Find out some really helpful tips for sourcing in China.

Should You Live in Shanghai or Shenzhen?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living2 Comments

So you’re thinking to move to China? Or maybe come to a visit – and 2 cities are sticking out for you – that is Shanghai and Shenzhen. Which one should you choose? Here are some details that may help you make the big decisions between Shanghai or Shenzhen.

Transfer Pricing Between China, Hong Kong, and your Home Market with Mike Bellamy of PassageMaker

Michael MicheliniCorporate, Podcast, Taxes6 Comments

GFA112. One of the things that business owners who are trading around the globe should know is transfer pricing. Today’s show we have back by popular demand Mike Bellamy of Passagemaker – he was a top interview on episode 71, Mike will talk about transfer pricing and what you should know about it. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode112.

It’s Coming – It’s Here! Factory to Consumer

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Ecommerce12 Comments

If you are a product based business, listen up! Chinese factories have been working harder and harder to go direct to end consumer. They are working hard to learn how to do their own brands and build up their own distribution. Today, we will go through what is happening and what you can do.

Evolution of Amazon and Sourcing from China with Peter Zapf

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast2 Comments

GFA111. When I was doing e-commerce ten years ago (wow, that long…) it was all about your own website, and using eBay a 2nd channel. Then Amazon came and was another secondary channel – but now seems like people don’t even have shopping carts anymore or even websites! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode111

Happy Chinese New Year – Enjoy My Next Book: “China Startup”

Michael MicheliniBlog0 Comments

Excited to announce my third book, “China Startup” is alive! Published today just before Chinese New Year so that you can enjoy some reading adventure time on your time off. The book is my journey starting a Chinese tech startup. Going through an accelerator, team building, product development, marketing, fundraising and more.

Finding Products to Import / Sell in China

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Manufacturing2 Comments

Have the dream to sell in China? Tired of seeing everything in your home country as “made in China”? Hoping to level the playing field and get Chinese consumers to see “made in my home country” on their products? Then you are in luck, Chinese want your products!

Chinese New Year Bonus, How Much to Give?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, HR and Legal5 Comments

Chinese New Year! Chinese staff love it, but the management has a lot of things in mind especially in ths busy season. More importantly, how much bonus to give their team before they go back to their hometowns. Stuck in this roadblock? Read on and get tips on how much Chinese New Year bonus to give your staff!

New Option for US Citizens

Michael MicheliniAnnouncements, Blog0 Comments

So I have been getting many emails from my fellow Americans about why our rates here at Global From Asia are higher than the rest of the world citizens. Today I’m going to split it into 2 different ways for US citizens to work with us. Read more about US Citizen options in HK.

Is Hong Kong Right For Your Amazon FBA Business?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, Incorporation58 Comments

Are you currently selling on Amazon, in your personal name? Or maybe you have a company in your home country for your Amazon? Sales are taking off and you want to start looking global for the right place to establish. Then look no further! Today we’ll discuss why it is best to set up your amazon business in Hong Kong.

Differences of Hong Kong and China

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living4 Comments

Reading this without ever being to China, you would lump Hong Kong and China as the same place. There are massive differences between Mainland China and Hong Kong. Today I’m going to help share with you some of these points so you would discover the differences between China and Hong Kong.

Tips & Tricks During Your China Sourcing Endeavors w/ Manuel Becvar

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Manufacturing, Podcast2 Comments

GFA109. Let’s face it, sourcing in China or anywhere else for your business can be a little tricky. You have to make sure that you find a very good supplier among other stuff that you need to consider for your business. Today’s podcast we have Manuel from Import Dojo.com giving us some tips and tricks for electronics sourcing in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode109

General Tax Benefits for a Hong Kong company

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, Taxes1 Comment

Taxes! A very important word you should know about when you set up a business. Let’s dig into some of the tax benefits of using a Hong Kong business. This post today will be a general overview for all kinds of business owners, from Americans to Nigerians, and Amazon Sellers to Language Coaches.

Finding Developers in China

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, HR and Legal9 Comments

Getting stumped on how to recruit Chinese developers for your company? Here are some input and mindset you should have before even starting your recruitment process. Get some tactical tips on finding and attracting top Chinese technical talent for your startup or tech company.