Using Paypal in the Philippines

Michael MicheliniBanking, Blog, Corporate1 Comment

Nowadays more and more Filipinos are opting to work online rather than tied to a physical office, this actually gives an amazing opportunity for businesses to be able to offer products and services in the global market. More and more people in the Philippines are opting to use Paypal Philippines to get paid. In case, you are recently employed and is now about to transfer your first paycheck, here are the steps on how you can withdraw your money from the PayPal site.

The DV Lottery Guide

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, Immigration0 Comments

The DV lottery is a great opportunity for individuals from different qualifying countries to grasp their dream green card and take advantage of a permanent residency in the US. Reading through the rest of article will teach you how the does diversity visa application work.

How Amazon FBA Prep From China Works with Forest Shipping

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast0 Comments

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.

How to Open a Chinese Bank Account

Michael MicheliniBanking, Blog, Corporate5 Comments

Opening bank in China is not a hard as one would think. In case you are a foreigner or a resident of the country and needs to open either a personal or business account, the process is not that difficult. All you have to provide is your passport and do not forget to bring some money, of course. Get a few tips here.

Importing a Car to Hongkong

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living1 Comment

Owning a car is a necessity to most people, but for a country like Hongkong, owning a car is more like a vanity. Despite Hongkong’s very efficient public transport, many still choose to drive their own car around the city. Find out all about importing a car in HK.

USA Incorporation for Foreigners

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, Incorporation4 Comments

Looking to set up a US company as a non-citizen? This is a guide in response to the huge response we received on how to open a US bank account from overseas. The best way to open a US bank account as an overseas non-resident is to register a US company, and today we will go through that process, enjoy!

Selling on eBay

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Ecommerce0 Comments

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.

History Lesson on Chinese Amazon FBA Sellers with Ricardo Li

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast1 Comment

GFA217. In this episode, we have Ricardo Li, a veteran in the Chinese cross-border export ecommerce space. Helping get eBay into China and Shenzhen – working alongside Chinese ecommerce sellers for years, he has unique insights and perspectives. In todays show we talk about Chinese Amazon history, the challenges the sellers face, and the opportunities in today’s market. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode217.

What Is the Silk Road and What Does It Mean for Me?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business0 Comments

Europe and China are the biggest traders in the world; in fact, trade between them totals about €1 billion per day – primarily on consumer products like clothing, shoes, machinery, chemicals, and vehicles. The trade between countries began a long time ago through the Great Silk Road.

Dethawing After Chinese New Year & Hunting Down The Inbound Amazon Shipment

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast0 Comments

GFAE027. Episode 27 of Ecommerce Gladiator here for you today. This is one of those where I remind myself and listeners some of the risks when I made that first post announcing this venture – that I would have tough decisions to make with friends and fans of GFA. Today Roland and I talk about the progress of the shipment into Amazon, de-thawing after Chinese New Year and getting into the spring season, our virtual team getting established and more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce027.

Listening To Your Customers To Create An International Logistics Company with Jack Peng

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Logistics, Podcast0 Comments

GFA216. This week’s show we have the CEO and Founder of YunExpress logistics – Jack Peng. This is a company that was born from following the motto listening to customersso many people here but don’t always follow. Jack shares the journey of starting the logistics company as well as gives us some insights on logistics and export B2C ecommerce from China, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode216.

How to Send Money to China

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Ecommerce0 Comments

China is the world’s biggest exporter for its immense variety of merchandise / suppliers. With millions of dollars coming in to China from all over the world, many companies have improved the way people send money to China.

Hiring & Managing Chinese Staff with Monica Chao

Michael MicheliniCorporate, HR and Legal, Podcast1 Comment

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.

Equity Crowdfunding Tips From An ex-Googler who moved from Asia to London to build a fintech company with Viktor Nebahaj

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast0 Comments

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.

Scared The Factory Off With a Contract? Chinese Supplier Negotiations Saga Continues

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast3 Comments

GFAE020. This week’s show we have the majority of the founders of our Amazon FBA business on to discuss the latest upset in the China sourcing saga. It comes down to us sending them a contract with terms and punishments if they are late delivering and them coming back saying this order won’t be ready until after Chinese New year! Tune in for more discussion about supplier contracts. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce020.