How To Import From China – A Must Watch Video!
Here is a documentary called "Brits get Rich in China". It shows the "in the trenches" reality of buying product in China. It is entertaining [...]
How the ChAFTA Will Affect Imports from China to Australia
Importing Chinese goods into Australia has just got a whole lot easier with the implementation of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and China. [...]
Going it Alone vs. Using an Agent for Importing
Just as in any business venture, success depends on how well you know the ropes and when you import goods from China or another country, [...]
Factory Trick #1 – The Short Change Scam
The short change scam is a subtle technique factories use to keep you tied to them. When I first began importing from China many years [...]
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Sourcing From China
China presents an excellent opportunity when it comes to sourcing products. The sheer scale of manufacturing and the huge variety of products and suppliers means [...]
Don’t Be Suckered in by the Lowest Price offer!
If you get unbelievably good pricing (relative to all other suppliers & material costs) it’s normally a big red flag. There are many reasons for [...]
Creating Detailed Product Specifications for Production
In order to have a product made from scratch, you need to provide the chinese manufacturer with a detailed list of requirements that the product [...]
Can You Get Brand Name Products Imported From China?
It’s a tempting thought that many business entrepreneurs have entertained over the years: find the factory in China that makes a brand-name product and negotiate [...]
Can I Trust Suppliers on Alibaba or Made-in-China?
Many people ask the question: I've gone to Alibaba or made-in-china and found suppliers. But can I trust them? It's a great question. While these [...]
A Guide to Importing Goods into the UK
If you're planning to import from china to UK. You should know the UK is the world’s seventh largest importer, and as only the 12th [...]
A Guide to Business Etiquette in China
With Chinese business representing an increasingly large, if not dominant, portion of the world’s trade, it is necessary that business travelers learn the appropriate etiquette [...]
8 Top Tips for Successful Product Development
Developing a product that gains market traction and has an ability to commercialise is a much harder proposition than some might think. Only around 0.03% [...]
8 Reasons It Pays to Visit Your Supplier Before Buying From China!
My name is Adam Gilbourne and I’ve been importing from China to UK or wherever for more than 7 years. Based on observations across thousands [...]
7 Reasons it’s Difficult to Start Small When Buying From China
Here are 7 reasons why it’s difficult to start small scale when buying from China: 1. Limited Factory Co-operation If your order is small the [...]
6 Questions to Answer before buying anything from a Chinese supplier
1. Have you made my EXACT product before? What product is your factory best at producing? If a factory has made your product before, or [...]
6 Crucial Steps for Sourcing a Good Factory in China
In our previous article, we identified the main mistakes to avoid when selecting a manufacturer in China. Mistakes generally occur because importers from China to [...]