Product Prototyping in China Done Properly
Product prototyping in China needs more than a sample. See how factory selection, testing and quality control protect cost, timing and IP from day one.
28Aug
06Jun
Producing consumer goods in China still relevant!
There are many reasons why sourcing consumer goods in China is still relevant for major players. And to make full use of the advantages a partner like EC4U Ltd is very helpful. Cost: China is still a low-cost manufacturing hub. This means that companies can produce goods in China at a much...
18Feb
Private labels & packaging options
The obvious and most profitable way to create sales is a private label with a nice packaging. A nice packaging will convince your customers to buy your product by 50% already. Now lets look at the different options in packaging’s. You basically have 2 options: – Private label packaging (color box or white box...
14Jan
How to find the “perfect product”
Always the guests will ask this question to their sourcing agent : Could you find the “perfect product” ? Or How to find the “perfect product”？ Start with this! “The be aware of products around you method” It’s all about awareness. If sourcing is always in the back of your mind, every...
07Dec
Cutting Out Your Sourcing Agent It’s Not Cool
Any sound business puts profit at the top of priorities. Often, quick profits obscure long-term decision making. A recurring theme or question will come with salesmen that is “Since it has become easier to communicate via the Internet, is it ethical I to cut out my agent and deal directly with the...
26Jul
Tips for finding a good suppliers or manufacturers in China
If you purchase customized or made-to-order products, you need to look for the right source. Switching suppliers down the road can be difficult—getting the development and the production right can take more than six months for a new factory—so it’s important to find a good supplier to begin with....
06May
What is the best port to import a shipment from China into the UK
When importing cargo from China to the UK there are a wide variety of ports your goods may be shipped from. A majority of the time, you won’t have a choice in where your goods are shipped from due to the location. This will probably be dependent on where...
02Apr
Importing Products from Asia: 5 Things You Must Know First
Perhaps you want to launch an commerce site or start selling on Amazon. Regardless, you have to get your products made in Asia (or elsewhere) , importing products from Asia. So how should you avoid scams, quality issues or worse? Here are 5 tips to help you get started sourcing...
12Mar
Why Using Taobao Agent When Shopping in Taobao
For Taobao buyers outside China, the service of Taobao Agent is recommended. This is because of the issues and barriers that an international buyer may come across from shopping in the platform. Taobao sellers are Chinese individuals that mostly don’t speak and understand English. Negotiation becomes hard because of...
12Dec
Advantages and Disadvantages of Taobao Shopping
Taobao Shopping – Online Shopping is becoming more and more popular in this era. The convenience it offers and the variety of products and services that can be seen online make most people want to try it out. There are a lot of shopping sites on the internet but...