3 Sourcing Lessons: Live From China!

[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”] As many of you know, we’re in China for a few weeks at the Global Sources Fair in Hong Kong and the Canton Fair in Guangzhou. We’re enjoying these busy few weeks that involve speaking, teaching and training, and of course, checking out the…

I’m a New Seller! How Do I Start Getting Reviews for My Product?

[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”] Prospective customers may find your product based on keywords (which we discussed in this post about product promotion), but they’ll buy your product based on other people’s reviews. Getting reviews is all about making sales; the more sales you make, the more reviews will come…

Duties And Taxes During the Import Process: Don’t Pay More Than You Have To!

[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”] No matter what country you’re from, products are regulated by your government. Anything you’re trying to import will have duties and taxes attached to it. If you don’t do it properly, you run the risk of receiving fines, being slapped with penalties, or even having…

How Do I Find a Product to Private Label?

[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”] On a weekly basis, this is the number one question we get asked. Before you get your hopes up, you should know… there’s no definitive “right” way to source products. But with over 35 years of experience private labeling products, we can definitely give you…

What Exactly Is The Canton Fair?

[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”] The Quickest Way to Find the Newest Products for the Lowest Prices and Make a Killer Income Selling on Amazon: Part 2 Many of our students and clients have been asking us lately about the most effective way to get their online selling business…

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Product Business Models Part 1: Private Labeling

Our last article outlined 4 product business models that will help you make money online. Today, we want to take a closer look at one of those options: private labeling. Let’s start by stating the obvious. We’re BIG fans of this method. We’ve been in the private labeling business for several decades and still think it’s…

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Big Payoff, Low Investment: 4 ways to make money online

Maybe you work full time but you’re looking for a way to make some extra money on the side. Or you’re a crafty DIY’er with a unique product that you create yourself. Perhaps you’re a serial entrepreneur, always on the lookout for new business opportunities. Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home mom searching for a lucrative…

Breaking News: Chaos & Turmoil in the Global Freight Scene?

[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”] Have you heard of South Korean’s Hanjin Shipping Company? Maybe you’ve seen their containers being transported cross-country on a freight train or piled high in a port. Operating approximately 60 regular lines world-wide, with over 140 container shipping vessels, Hanjin ranks as one of the…

Is Your Perfect Product Really “Made in USA”?

[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…