Lets face it – even the highly seasoned importers have trouble with their overseas manufacturers. We might be communicating in the same language but sometimes it feels like we are a world apart. Well, we work with manufacturers in China, Australia and other countries. Many have a love/hate relationship with supplier directory platforms, and don’t […]
There are some clear ‘does’ and don’ts’ when looking for new inspiration for your new import project or when starting an import business. First of all, we always advise – don’t start on Alibaba.com. Use it to find suppliers for sure, but in many cases it’s kind of too late once it on there and […]
This blog is cut from one of our online learning modules, so we are giving you free access to learn a few things about you next order. So access our full learning program, scroll down. The process of testing your products is also a good gauge for testing the suitability of your supplier – […]
Based on our experience using Alibaba.com and other B2B supplier directories to import product from China, and working with Chinese factories to import lots of different types of products, we have reviewed the top five issues we encounter and how to navigate those issues. 1. Traders Claiming to be Manufacturers Many suppliers will wrongly claim […]
China Manufacturers Directory Alibaba.com is the number one business-to-business (B2B) online marketplace for importing products from factories in China. There are thousands of manufacturers and trading companies offering direct from factory and wholesale products. Most of the suppliers listed are brokers or agents of manufacturers; however you can still expect big discounts compared to sourcing […]
The sampling stage of new product development can be an exciting part of the import business. Ordering product samples and doing all kinds of tests to assess their suitability. However it can also be the most frustrating and unrewarding part of the start-up phase as well. Your specific goal is to get the product to […]
This article tackles on everything you need to know for how to import beauty and personal care products to Australia for selling online, retail or wholesale. There are hundreds of new products that launch to market every year from developing and western markets in the beauty and personal care products sectors. You may decide to […]
Australia lags behind other western markets in the online marketplace, making us a perfect target for importing of consumer electronics. If you are looking to import consumer electronics to Australia, our program can support you to select appropriate products that meet regulations and meet market demands, choose better suppliers, and avoid costly mandatory standards that […]
Here is the thing – you don’t go and marry someone from a dating website, based on their online profile, because certain people have been know to ‘stretch the truth‘. You wait until you actually meet them, get to know them first and then form a relationship. The same applies for online supplier directories. Anybody […]
With the right tools and know-how, you can learn how to start a clothing and fashion label. Learn to make your prototype first piece, then take it offshore to import and launch. Our team has helped many labels import and launch, and advised many more designers to export overseas. 1. Decide your Clothing Piece […]
