Category: Small Business
When You Present Importing as Too Easy…
Jan 18, 2019 | China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Private Label, Small Business | 0
Doing it right, really isn’t that easy. Especially if you don’t have experience....
Why New Amazon FBA Sellers Should QC Their Shipments
Jan 16, 2019 | Private Label, Small Business, Sourcing | 0
Amazon FBA sellers are the new wave of quick inquiries to China’s vendors. FBA is of course...
6 Points of Contention in Overseas Manufacturing for Smaller Buyers
Jan 9, 2019 | Buyer Perception, Order Process, Small Business, Sourcing | 0
In your China and overseas manufacturing, there are certain aspects that you have to contend with....
Ways to Break Out of the Comfort Zone
Dec 27, 2018 | Accountability, Small Business, Thoughts on Business | 0
I’ve declared war on this deceptive thing. It’s a region that calls out with the sweetest of siren...
Ode to the Fax Machine or Don’t Neglect Small Beginnings
Dec 16, 2018 | China Life, Life Management, Reflections, Small Business | 0
When I started my business career, the fax machine was still a big tool. We probably used the fax...
Harvest in the Air
Oct 19, 2017 | Life Management, Small Business, Thoughts on Business | 0
There’s harvest in the air… 🍁 It’s funny how the internet creates a flat...
Steps Towards Changing Your Business
Aug 16, 2017 | Life Management, Small Business, Thoughts on Business | 0
Here are some practical steps towards changing your business. This is in the spirit of the last...
6 Ways to Make Low Quantity Orders Smoother
Dec 16, 2015 | China Management, China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Promotional Products, Small Business | 0
In continuation to my last post, spotlighting the dangers of low quantity orders in China...
Dangers of Low Quantity Orders in China Manufacturing
Dec 12, 2015 | Accountability, Back to the Basics, China Manufacturing, Promotional Products, Small Business | 0
This post spotlights 5 dangers that come with low quantity orders in China manufacturing. Low...
5 Ways to Introduce Yourself to Establish New Supplier Relationships
Oct 23, 2015 | Accountability, China Management, Communication, Small Business, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 0
Too often, when attempting to gather quotes and establish new supplier relationships, potential...

About Jacob

For 18 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog is to help new buyers or seasoned importers better understand overseas suppliers, their culture, the manufacturing processes and logistics. I lived in China from '01 to '12 and now on the Carolina coast. I own and operate JLmade.
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