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!
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.
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.
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As time goes by, people change, technology continuously develops, certain products get outdated, and so on.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.
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.
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.
5 Days in Shenzhen! How To Get a China Visa on Arrival
How to get Shenzhen visa on arrival? Just like in any other international airport, going to China requires every passport holder to get a Visa. To many, getting a Visa is quite difficult and time consuming – most especially to international business traveller whose time is money. However, if you plan to go to China and stay for not more than 5 days, acquiring a visa is easy and can actually be acquired upon arrival at Shenzhen. Whether you’re travelling to China for business or for pleasure, this 5-day Visa upon arrival is great.
Philippines Holidays 2018 Schedule
Here is the Philippine holidays 2018 schedule. This blog is a short explanation of each Filipino Holiday.
Chinese Holidays 2018
Curious to know the Chinese Holidays 2018? It’s that time of year again, when people plan for the coming year — travels, events (like weddings, company outings, parties), resolutions, projects, vacations, etc. Planning ahead is important, as they say “Planning ahead is a measure of class.
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.
Mike Michelini of Global From Asia
Our featured member this week is none other than, our CEO, Mike Michelini. Mike has been an amazing boss to his employees, always making sure that his staffs are satisfied and happy in his company. “American Internet Dude in Asia” is how he fill out his social media profiles that can only fit a few words. But that basically summarizes … Read More
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.
David Hehenberger of Fatcat Apps
Our featured member today is David Hehenberger – the founder of Fatcat Apps where they make wordpress plugins. He also run a SaaS (Software as a Service) startup called LandingCube. These days, he is particularly interested in startups, product management, design, & cryptocurrencies.
Selling on Walmart.com
Walmart is the largest retailer in the world, and also the world’s largest and fastest growing e-commerce marketplace. Walmart.com has over 110 million unique visitors per month. Interested in selling on Walmart? To get started, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to sell on Walmart.
Chris Li of Jousun
Today’s featured member is is a developer/business guy. His company, Jousun, is an online fresh online grocery shopping delivery. They focus on organic products and anything from meats, vegetables, fruits. Currently, they have about 30 to 40 vendors and about a thousand plus products in their shop.
The Greater Bay Area Initiative
The whole world is excited with the current economic initiative for Southern China – the greaterbay area. The China’s Bay Area which is being compared to the San Francisco Bay and Tokyo Bay Area which brought both cities in the economic map is expected to play a vital role in the China’s business and economic advancement.
Rico Ngoma of Source Find Asia
Our featured member today is a 25-year old Canadian entrepreneur who is CEO of a manufacturing consulting company – Source Find Asia. Aside from being a CEO, Rico Ngoma is also a podcaster and a vlogger who moved to China 3 years ago directly after college from Toronto with a dollar and a dream to start his own business.
Third Annual Cross Border Summit April 20-21, 2018: Ascension and Enlightenment
CBS 2018 announced! It will be our third annual conference celebrating the growth and expansion of the cross-border ecommerce and business industry between China and the world. The team is ready for you! The question is – are you ready?
Mar Rodriguez a Youtuber and Owner of MarCariB & Ki
We have another featured member for this week. She’s a Youtuber and a vlogger from Mexico – Mar Rodriguez. Her businesses’ main products are mobile accessories, gadgets and Chinese cosmetics. Their main shipments are to USA, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia etc. Learn all about Mar’s experiences as a China business vlogger.
Documenting Your Chinese Factory Visit: Example Supplier Status Report
Are you keeping track of your Chinese product supplier visits? Documenting your visit to a Chinese factory is critical! In today’s article, we bring to you a co-founder of our Amazon FBA business Para Living Inc, Lorenzo, to share a real live Chinese supplier report he wrote up after visiting one of our top factory picks for the Sisitano.com brand.
A New Association For Cross Border E-Commerce
Looking for a group that has your best interests at heart for your cross e-commerce business? As things have developed here in the South of China in preparation for the upcoming Cross Border Matchmaker, great things have been happening. Find out more about this new ecommerce association.
Cameron Walker President of Gifts, Home, & Hardware for Global Sources
After a crazy month and the successful CBM2017 event, we have another featured member for this week. He’s none other than the President of Gifts, Home, & Hardware for Global Sources – Cameron Walker.