Sourcing products from China is a luxury and so easy to do if you are well equipped with the right tools. Yes, many products are made in China and the growing popularity to find products to add to your business is essential to business growth. But there are some things you need to be aware of before you just purchase and start shipping products from China to the US from Alibaba or anywhere in China
When it comes to sourcing new products, China manufactures anything and everything you can think of (and lots of stuff you never imagined) for your Private Label business. Here at PLU, we’re planning our annual trip to the China Import and Export Fair, better known as the Canton Fair. Held in Guangzhou, China, the Canton…
One of the very cornerstones of a successful private label business is a product supplier that you can trust. There are several different options available to you, with manufacturers from China being among the more popular choices. As you know, we take a group with us to the Canton Fair in Guangzhou every April, but…
6 New Year’s Resolutions to Skyrocket Your Private Label Sales So, now you’re in the thick of holiday sales. You’re probably ready for a rest, but as we discussed last time, there’s still too much to do! Your after-holiday preparations will help you power through to the new year, but if you want to grow…
Are you planning to go to the Canton Fair in October? With the holidays right around the corner, you may hope that the Canton Fair will give you the opportunity to meet suppliers for your online store in time to private label them before Black Friday. That won’t happen, for these 5 reasons. Before you…
In March 2018, a 10% tariff on aluminum and a 25% tariff on steel coming into the United States from other countries was announced. Last year, China produced a whopping 49% of the world’s steel production. To put this into perspective, the U.S. was responsible for 5% of global steel production. Naturally, China is upset…
You’ve heard us say it before: Making a trip to China to the Canton Fair saves you time, money, and headaches when you are sourcing your Private Label products. You skip the endless waiting (hello, time zone difference!) and frustration that goes along with finding suppliers via email on sites like Alibaba and Aliexpress, you…
Maybe you’ve been racking your brain for the perfect Private Label product to sell online. Maybe you’ve already got a great idea, but you don’t know how to find a good, reliable supplier. Maybe you already have a Private Label product, but your supplier made your last buying experience a nightmare. No matter what stage…
Welcome to Amazon’s busiest time of the year, a.k.a., a great time to get on the scene with your new product. If you haven’t started selling a private label product, what better time than the holiday season to get one out there. People are looking… are you selling? What Have You Got? First you need…
You’ve heard it from us before, but we cannot stress this enough. When you’re importing your Private Label products: Assume nothing – all the time! Take nothing for granted – all the time! Be skeptical – all the time! (If you’re new here, welcome! You can check our previous posts on product supply and importation…
