April is Trade Show time in China! Both throughout mainland China and Hong Kong there are several big trade shows going on. April is a prime trade show time for buyers and importers as it gives buyers an opportunity to…
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Interview with Global Sources: How to Maximize Your Time at Trade Shows
If you’ve been looking for suppliers from China for any amount of time, you’ve probably run across Global Sources. Global Sources is one of the most frequented supplier directories on the internet. When compared to Alibaba, Global Sources is often thought of…
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Guide to Visiting the Canton Fair
The Fall session of the Canton Fair is set to kick off on October 19. The Canton Fair is the mecca for importers, and every year over 180,000 buyers make the pilgrimage to Guangzhou to source products from over 60,000…
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Visiting China for Business: My Goals and Itinerary
This week I am visiting China for 10 days. Originally, me, my wife Chrissy, and our daughter Kayla were scheduled to go for about a month together to see Chrissy’s grandparents, but the pollution in Beijing was far too…
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The Three Golden Importing Regions of China
Here’s a tidbit you might not have known: China is a big country with a lot of people! OK, you probably knew that. But even for the biggest China geography nerd, the numbers are still staggering. China has over 150…
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Using Import Records to Find New Suppliers for Private Label Products
This past year, I’ve been using a new method to find new Suppliers – using public import records to find Suppliers. I’ve had extremely good success using this method to find high quality Suppliers with reasonable prices and who…
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Part 2: Alibaba Unofficial Guide, Contacting and Negotiating with Suppliers
In this article I’ll discuss how to contact Suppliers on Alibaba, get the lowest MOQs, and safely request a sample order. I’ll assume that as discussed in Part 1 of this guide you have narrowed down your selection to…
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Part 1: Alibaba Unofficial Guide, Finding Suppliers
Alibaba, for better or worse, is the starting point (and often only point) for most individuals looking for products to import. There’s a temptation to equate Alibaba with other selling platforms we in the West are familiar with like eBay.…
When you look for a Supplier in China, you should also be looking to build a long term relationship with them. If you build a long term relationship, you’re less likely to have problems, and more importantly, your Supplier…
The Canton Fair will be taking place from October 15 to November 4 and many readers of this blog will likely be making their way down to Guangzhou. For those who are, and those are considering it in the…