Many of us have enjoyed bartering for goods at markets in Asian countries. Here the vendor starts high, you negotiate them down, and it can be a lot of fun. Did you know that in business to business dealings in China, the opposite usually occurs? Suppliers will generally quote low initially to...
When you've found a supplier you want to work with, you're satisfied that they're reputable, and you're happy with the price of producing your order, the next step is to get a sample from that supplier, prior to placing an order for the full quantity. Keep in mind that the first...
Many people at this stage say, "I don't know how many I want, because I don't know how many I'll sell", or, "I just want a few to test the market". Knowing the quantity is important because you have to tell the supplier in order for them to give you a...
Where To Start, you may currently be in one of two boats: 1. You know what you want to import, or 2. You're not sure what to import If you know what to import - Great! Your next step is to determine the quantity of products you want. If you don't know what to...
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference...
Once your goods have been manufactured in China, should you outlay more money to have your product inspected prior to loading on the container? The answer depends on a few variables, such as: Order value How safety critical your item is Your confidence/history/relationship with the supplier Your risk tolerance For example, it mightn't be cost effective...
