Balancing Logistics In Challenging Times: China, USA, Europe with Forest Shipping

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Logistics, Podcast0 Comments

In this time of pandemic, almost everybody is going into e-commerce. It’s a huge shift pushing everybody to online purchasing. But then, the logistics is still kind of old-fashioned and it’s really time to catch up to the demands. In this episode, we visited the office of Forest Shipping here in Shenzhen, China and talked to Forest Zhang and Diane … Read More

Incoterms That Every E-commerce Entrepreneur Should Know

Billy BeardBlog, Business, Ecommerce1 Comment

It wasn’t a long time ago when crossing borders was a far-fetched milestone for small local businesses. With the development of e-commerce however, even small businesses were presented opportunities for growth across borders. E-commerce plays a very crucial role in pushing further and beyond, international trade. Learn more of Incoterms and what it stands for.

Reflecting on the Amazon FBA business (PLUS Ecommerce Gladiator Book Release) with Cadrian Chan

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast0 Comments

GFA276. So today’s show is part of the launch of this new book – Ecommerce Gladiator – and we bring one of the partners of the business that was built during this program – Cadrian Chan. He was the main investor and there from beginning to acquisition. We discuss how things went, what we both learned, what would have been done differently, and what was accomplished, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode276.

Product Sourcing Options in India with Meghla Bhardwaj

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast0 Comments

GFA261. Today, we are further expanding our sourcing options and opening our minds to alternative places to buy products – India. I have had previous experience buying metal for my bar products back in 2009 to 2012 timeframe and am excited to have today’s guest on the show Meghla Bhardwaj who will shed some light on India in 2019. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode261.

How Working with Chinese Sellers Has Changed My Life with Davide Nicolucci

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast0 Comments

GFA249. This week we are again interviewing someone working closely with Chinese Amazon FBA sellers and in the China market. Curious to hear the Insights and Perspectives About Growing an Amazon FBA company with China’s Growth? David understands all sides of the market and he and I discuss some fascinating insights on working with Chinese FBA sellers. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode249.

The Final Episode of E-commerce Gladiator

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast0 Comments

GFAE045. Ecommerce Final Episode. This is the last episode of the Ecommerce Gladiator Series here at Global From Asia. The Amazon business is going along fine, there are some changes underway here at Global From Asia and we want to take this time on the last episode of the series to give a rundown of how it started and how it is now. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce045.

How Tragedy Creates Opportunity with Brian Miller

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast1 Comment

GFA239. Today we are going to listen to a friend of mine – Brian Miller, a fellow American who came to China seeking adventure and treasure. His roller coaster ride of being an entrepreneur. Let us tune in and listen to his story of how a tragedy created an opportunity for him. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode239.

Alibaba vs Aliexpress

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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.

Greetings from Yiwu, China – Reflections on Yiwu Sourcing for Amazon FBA with Ino Topalovic

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast3 Comments

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.

What Makes a Successful Amazon FBA Seller?

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast0 Comments

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.

Alibaba’s Nine Biggest Competitors in Asia

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business, Ecommerce4 Comments

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.

What It Is Like To Start and Run a Chinese Factory with Bryant Zhang

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Manufacturing, Podcast0 Comments

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.

Structure and Optimization: Let’s Talk PPC

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast1 Comment

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.

That Anxious Time When It Is Almost There

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast0 Comments

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.

Can Amazon Compete with AliExpress in China?

Billy BeardBlog, Business, Ecommerce0 Comments

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.

Esteban Kadamani of Infinite Group

Michael MicheliniBlog, Member's Series0 Comments

We are back! Our featured member for this week is Esteban Kadamani of Infinite Group who started the company from humble beginnings with his partner back in 2004. After reaching a milestone of 11 million in sales, they decided to travel to China.

New Business Partner, Negative Review, And Record Sales in the Amazon FBA Business

Michael MicheliniEcommerce Series, Podcast0 Comments

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.

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.