What is Amazon Dragon Boat (And why should online product sellers care)?

Amazon, FBA, New Sellers, Online Selling, ShippingLeave a comment

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] According to a variety of online sources, online retail giant Amazon has been developing plans to take on UPS, FedEx, DHS, and even Alibaba by building a global shipping network. At first blush, this may seem like a great idea for entrepreneurs who sell products…

Is Your Perfect Product Really “Made in USA”?

Importing, Online Selling, Private Labeling, Private Labeling For Retailers, SourcingLeave a comment

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Did you know… The International Trade Commission recently passed new legislation that puts stricter regulations on which products can legally use the label Made in USA? This new legislation suggests that US Customs and Border Protection will be cracking down on private label products…

You Have the Advantage as a US-based Amazon Retailer

Amazon, Business Tips, Coaching, Online Selling, Selling on AmazonLeave a comment

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] In a previous post we discussed the increased competition from Chinese companies selling directly to consumers on Amazon and eBay: Is Your Chinese Supplier Now Your Competitor on Amazon? As we said in that post… “While some who sell products on Amazon and eBay are…

How NOT to Find a Product Supplier You Can Trust

Business Tips, Importing, Online Selling, Private Labeling, Private Labeling For Retailers, SourcingLeave a comment

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] What is the ONE THING we have learned from being in the product importing business for more than 35 years? Whatever you do: Assume nothing – all the time! Take nothing for granted – all the time! Be skeptical – all the time! OK, so…

How NOT to Find an Importer You Can Trust

Business Tips, Importing, Online Selling, Private Labeling, SourcingLeave a comment

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We said it in a previous post, How NOT to Find a Product Supplier You Can Trust, but it must be said again… When you want to import products to sell online: Assume nothing – all the time! Take nothing for granted – all the…