Did you know most consumer electronics are cheaper in America than in China? When I first came to China I was thinking I was going to save tons of money on my computers and other gear, but turns out I had to pay more. If you are curious why that is then read more about this cheap US electronics article.
Difference Between a Maker and a Future Engineer, in Shenzhen, China with Henk from Trouble Maker
GFA158. This week’s show, Henk from Trouble maker – we had a good conversation at his maker space in Hua Qiang Bei digging into maker vs engineer and a whole lot more – enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode158.
The Evolution of Chinese Sellers Dominating the E-Commerce Landscape
This article will discuss about how Chinese sellers dominate the world of e-commerce. If you find yourself trying to keep up with online sellers and how Chinese entrepreneurs stay ahead, you will find some this article discussing about Chinese Sellers Evolution very informative.
How Selling on Taobao Has Shaped the Way Chinese FBA Sellers Do Their Ecommerce with Noah Herschman
GFA157. For this week’s fascinating show – Noah Herschman is here – with decades of experience in China with export e-commerce, working at Groupon, DHgate, eBay and is on today to discuss how the evolution of the Chinese export seller has developed over the year, fascinating conversation about Taobao Ecommerce – so let’s listen in! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode157.
4 Things To Rock Your International Business in 2017
GFA156. These are some things I did myself in 2016 that really rocked the way I work – and I hope you can implement them, or at least think about them, in 2017! This podcast on International Business 2017 will cover some few tips that may be of help to all of you. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode156.
Preparing For Chinese New Year, QC, and Container Management for FBA Shipment
GFA154. This week’s show, we are going to talk about preparing for Chinese New Year with your orders, let’s listen in with Ash Monga. For full show notes, about FBA shipment, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode154.
Building a Craft Beer Brand in South China with Joe Finkenbinder
GFA152 v2. For this week’s show – Joe Finkenbinder, a pioneer on the craft brew front here in China talks about his journey opening for business here in Shenzhen China and gives some boots on the ground advice, let’s listen in for more tips on this Craft Beer Brand China episode. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode152.
Logistics and E-commerce Conversation Between China and Overseas With Andrew Chan
GFA151. This podcast is a fun conversation about ecommerce expectations. We discussed about logistics, e-commerce and cultural business differences between the international market and the China market. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode151.
How To Get Started With Chinese Cross Border E-Commerce
A lot of friends has been asking me how to get started selling in China. This blog will help people who are aspiring to do business in Asia in just getting their feet wet in the wild world of Chinese business and starting cross border e-commerce.
Expansion of F2C (Factory To Consumer) on Amazon with Oscar Barbarin
GFA150. For this week’s show we have Oscar Barbarin, discussing the history of F2C – or Factory to Consumer and how he and his firm have been working with Chinese factories on selling on Amazon. If you have a business on Amazon and needing insight regarding f2c USA Amazon, you have come to the right page! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode150.
Conversion Optimization For the International Market with Joris Bryon
GFA147. This week’s episode, Joris Bryon talks of international markets for conversion optimization. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode147.
Amazon Violation Protection & Chinese Seller’s Growth with Cynthia Stine
GFA144. In today’s episode, we have Cynthia Stine who is the go to person for Amazon seller prevention and re-instatement – she will talk all about Amazon Violation Protection, Amazon violation policies and how Chinese sellers have been growing like crazy on the platform, let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode144.
Can Didi Chuxing Become The Next Super App Like WeChat?
Wondering if Didi can become the next super app in China? In my own opinion, YES, Didi Chuxing (Didi) can become the next WeChat-like Super App. What is a Super App? A Super App has a huge user base and a dominating market share, a high usage frequency, and is the entry portal for many other service offerings. Let us … Read More
Protect Your Amazon Account, Product Reviews Tips & Strategy with Jeff Cohen
GFA143. For this week’s show, we have Jeff Cohen, whom I met at the Chinese Amazon seller conference last August. He shared some of the tactics and evolution of how sellers handle feedback and how you can get your account banned from your Amazon reviews. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode143.
Three Things You Need To Know About China’s Ageing Population
China has already entered ageing society and there is no doubt about that. According to China Bureau of Statistics, 137 million people were above 65 in 2014, which accounts for 10.1% of China’s total population. This was far above the 7% Ageing Society threshold. Sichuan and Chongqing have entered Aged Society with +14% elder’s population. 26 out of the 29 … Read More
Public City Bike: Why Shanghai Trumps Taipei
Shanghai just started to roll out public city bikes by a private company called Mobike. Taipei, on the other hand, has been offering public city bikes (uBike) by Giant since 2009. I have tried the city bike services in both cities, 2015 in Taipei and 2016 in Shanghai, and I believe that Shanghai’s city bike service is a lot more … Read More
Old School Vs Now: How This Hong Kong Agency Has Developed Through Changing Times with Joseph Ng
GFA142. Today, we are back in Hong Kong and have a fun story. I deal with a lot of Hong Kong accountants and CPAs, and one that I have gotten to know a bit is Joseph Ng – we had some great calls and discussions about his firm’s development, changing times in Hong Kong CPA story. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode142.
Doing Fintech? Why You Should Consider Hong Kong
Are you part of a fintech company or looking to get started with one? You may be wondering where in the world you should base your business and operations. Hong Kong is becoming the center of Fintech companies and a hub you shouldn’t ignore. This article gives you tips and explains why you should base fintech in HK. Read more.
Selling on Amazon without Investing a Fortune with Brad Degraw
GFA140. Today’s episode is all about USA domestic selling on Amazon. Not yet ready to invest in large MOQs with Chinese factories? Don’t let that get in your way – Brad Degraw is on today to explain how you can get started with low upfront investment. For more FBA from USA full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode140.
Bargaining Price and Switching Factories in China with Peter Zapf
GFA138. On today’s blog, we have Pete to give us some insights about switching factories and price negotiating! This will especially be a helpful show for those already dealing with factories looking for some more middle to advanced ideas. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode138.
Product Development to Amazon FBA Lessons Learned with Chris Thomas
GFA137. So today’s show is a fun one, Chris Thomas, a listener, client, and friend shares all his story of product development and getting into Amazon FBA and product Hibermate – he’s been through a ton and I’m sure you’ll get some great value from this one as well as some new design problems. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode137.
Leveraging The Chinese Supply Chain, From Drop Ship To Private Label
Looking to build your own brand? Starting from scratch today with a blank notebook!? Well, you’re in for a treat today. This post will give you some outline and structure for how you can leverage the current Chinese supply chain. Save up front costs and build a long term brand for your international business.
Chinese Factory Inspections, Tips, Tricks and Insights with John Niggl
GFA132. For this week’s show, we have John Niggl from Intouch Quality, a full service QC company – and he is sharing with us some common things you should look for when doing Chinese factory inspections – if you are even doing them at all
Defining Product Specifications For Your Manufacturing in China with Saral Kochar
GFA130. This week we are going to talk about product specs, or as we call them here tech packs! Our guest, Saral will give us some ideas on how to better prepare for your manufacturing in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode130.
Shipping & Logistics Options from China & Hong Kong with Nick Bartlett
GFA129. Today’s show, we have Nick Bartlett to talk about shipping and logistics from China and Hong Kong. Nick’s sales force is qualified as freight consultants – their services expand across all different methods of shipping and advice. Find out more about shipping and logistics HK and China more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode129.