One of the first words you will learn inside Mainland China is fapiao! This took me a while to figure out as well – and often business people in China tell foreigners to not even try to figure it out. If you want to learn what fapiao is, read on!
How To Use A VPN In China (8+ Options!)
Since China has blocked almost all popular websites including Google, YouTube, Facebook, etc., people consistently find ways to bypass China’s great fire wall. The most effective way is through the use of a VPN. Whether you’re travelling to China or residing there, a VPN is more likely a virtual necessity these days. A VPN enables us to access blocked websites in China, but more than that, it also protects users from the dangers of the Internet like hackers & DDoS. Here is a complete VPN China guide for you.
Attend the CHina CHat Conference in Shanghai
CHat Conference is Back in Shanghai This September! I’m excited to announce that the team at China Channel is bringing back their CHat conference! The dates have been released for Sept 21-22, 2017 followed by a Wechat App hackathon! Learn more about wechat conference 2017.
Introducing The E-Commerce Gladiator TV Series
Introducing E-commerce Gladiator! This new e-commerce venture we are doing live has moved to the next level – we are going to have it professionally made into a proper video series! Starting with our kickoff on Tuesday August 22 we will announce the partners in this new venture and introduce our plan for launch.
Cross-Border Payment Providers Review and Comparison
The Internet has helped global trade grow rapidly over the years; hence, most financial institutions and payment providers have developed to ease cross-border payments. Cross border payments works through financial institutions that are typically linked to send/receive money. Today, there are numerous websites that provide easier cross-border payment options.
Why Start on Amazon FBA First For Your E-Commerce Business?
Why Start on Amazon FBA First For Your E-Commerce Business? What is the prime benefit? How much time should one invest?
These are common questions among sellers or people who want to sell products online. Carlos Magno from Shadow Factory VR Agency asks these questions in this amazon fba start article. Read on!
Leveraging Alibaba’s USA Strategy To Grow Your Sales in China
Americans have always dreamed of selling to the booming Chinese market and they are always confronted of the challenge in how to do just that. Today, we will share some tips and strategies on how you can leverage the power of Alibaba’s e-commerce tools to crack into the market. Read more about it in this Alibaba USA China article.
Making Your First Hire in HK
Hire in HK
Looking to setup your Hong Kong company and find a good local Hong Kong staff to build up the business? Not sure what you need to submit to do that, or if it is even legal? Today we’ll dig into the logic on how to Hire in HK and keeping your company compliant and of the curve!
How to Open a US Bank Account Overseas as a Non USA Citizen
If you’re a frequent traveler to the US, someone who plans to relocate in the US, or maybe a student who plans to take a degree in the states, opening US bank account is probably one of your things to do. It can get a bit complicated for someone who doesn’t reside in the US to do but fret not, opening a US bank account as a foreigner is still possible with preparation, proper documentation and a little bit of patience 🙂
How To Connect Paypal China To A Chinese Bank Account
This blog answers a foreigner’s questions about Paypal China. Before explaining how to set PayPal up along with a Chinese bank account it’s important to first mention a few things about PayPal and how it works in China. Read on for more info.
Announcing A New Kind Of Event – CBM – Cross Border Matchmaker
The community here at Global From Asia loves events and connecting with each other. After our second Cross Border Summit this past April in Shenzhen- we had an overwhelming response to continue to do events and a demand to do the Cross Border Summit twice a year. The team felt that a summit twice a year would be too much and we have responded with a whole new type of event – called the Cross Border Matchmaker.
Day in the Life in Hong Kong (As a HK Local)
What is a day in the life of a local Hong Kong mid-20s college educated professional? Curious to see how they live their life on a normal 9 to 5? Today we’ll do our best to give some perspective and insight about life in HK and what a normal work day is for a Hong Kong local.
Announcement: I’m Going Back Into E-Commerce: An Amazon FBA Real-Time Case Study
We are starting a new e-commerce division at Global From Asia. We will be starting a new brand in a category on Amazon and sharing the progress on a weekly update with the community. Global From Asia started out as a Hong Kong business podcast in late 2013 and has evolved more and more into helping Amazon FBA and cross-border e-commerce businesses. So let’s get back involved ourselves in the industry and share it with the world. Read more about our Amazon FBA incubator case study
The Pearl River Delta (PRD), Differences Among Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen
For so many years, the most common question we like to chat about at happy hours is, where is the best place to setup your business operations in South China? The top 3 places, in my opinion, are Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. So today, let’s do some “battle” between each and see what city is the best for your situation.
Our First E-Commerce Pitch Demo Night a Success
As we have been building up the meetup and chapter communities of Global From Asia we have been testing different style events. Recently we had a group of Investors and Executives from Brazil coming to Shenzhen, China and we thought it would be a perfect time to have a demo session. We also have select clips of this e-commerce demo … Read More
Gary Vee’s Making Bets on China and Asia’s Future On First Visit to Hong Kong, Asia
Global From Asia had the pleasure to be media at this year’s Rise Conference, and I was even able to get a front row seat at a fireside chat and AskGaryVee book signing event hosted by Startup Grind. While the event was streamed live and recorded by a ton of different media and bloggers – today I want to highlight … Read More
How To Leverage Wechat Official Accounts
Are you a business looking to market in China? Want to take it beyond simple market research and personal Wechat accounts?
Then today’s guide is perfect for you. We are going to go into various tools and strategies for leveraging the true power of a Wechat Official Accounts.
Stripe Officially Launches in Hong Kong
Its official – Piruze Sabunca hosted the official Stripe Hong Kong launch event last night, and you can read up the official Stripe blog post on HK’s launch here. While I feel they Stripe has been in town for quite some time, they officially have launched in Hong Kong this week. At a special event at the Rise Conference, the … Read More
“Take Over America” Campaign goes Viral in China
A marketing agency in Shenzhen has given the world a glimpse of what the world could look like if China took over by creating U.S. currency featuring faces of Chinese emperors.
How to Start Selling on Amazon FBA, Internationally (The Definitive Guide)
The internet has made everything easier. With social media, ads and whatnot, marketing and selling has become a lot easier. Selling a product online allows you to reach a wider audience and new customers, and as a buyer, shopping online is basically like having a big shopping mall right at your fingertips – one click and you have access to the whole world. One of the wonders that the internet can offer, is selling on amazon FBA. Truly, the internet has changed the way people buy and sell things by removing traditional geographic boundaries.
Testing the Waters with International Trade
Can You Do A Trading, Import / Export or E-Commerce Business With Incorporating?
Just getting started out in your international business? Want to try testing before incorporating? Confused what the right steps are for making business moves? Then today’s guide is just for you!
The Rising Costs Of Insurance Inflation In Key Expat Destinations
The cost of healthcare around the world is constantly rising, and no one knows this more than expats and foreign workers. When you’re an expat, usually you have no choice in the matter of whether you need to buy health insurance. Read on to know more about insurance inflation.
How To Find a Quality Internship in Hong Kong? (A Global Business Boost)
Today’s guide is geared towards Hong Kong market interns, but can be applied to any hungry entrepreneurial minded college student looking to boost their career through international internships.
So buckle up, and let’s go through some ideas on how to find your dream internship in HK.
Techcrunch Conference Coming to Shenzhen, China
Everyone knows (or should know!) TechCrunch. It is probably the biggest, if not one of the biggest, English tech blogs in the world. This year’s Techcrunch China conference is happening down in the south of China – in Shenzhen city! As more and more globally known brands and events happen here, it is truly amazing what can be done in this 30+ year old city.
How To Know What The Import Duty Is In HK
Love a certain product and can’t find it on store shelves in Hong Kong? You and your friends group buying them from America and shipping over for your own use. You may be onto a new business opportunity! It is overwhelming deciding where to start to turn this into a business, and today we’ll go through some of the technical tactics for importing it into Hong Kong. Find out more in this import tax hk article!