Tag: business
The Promotional Products Industry and Factory Direct
Mar 11, 2019 | Client Import Education, Sourcing | 0
For some industries and types of buyers, going “factory direct” doesn’t...
Departing Thoughts as we Enter a New Year
Dec 31, 2018 | Global Big Stuff, Life Management | 0
2018, it seems that time flew by. We’re entering another year. Some enter with gusto and...
Working Harder or Working Smarter
Dec 26, 2018 | Accountability, Back to the Basics, Life Management | 0
Recently there was a discussion on LinkedIn about companies shouldn’t have the unspoken rule...
Finding Your Stride in Today’s World
Dec 18, 2018 | Accountability, Global Big Stuff, Life Management | 0
Really finding your stride, truly falling into a rhythm of doing what you like is not easy thing....
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...
The Market, Amazon, Whatever…Eventually Weeds Out the Junk
Dec 12, 2018 | Global Big Stuff, News, Private Label | 0
This article from the WSJ on Amazon going after scam sellers is the basis for this post. But the...
Holidays and One Month Remaining in 2018
Nov 30, 2018 | Accountability, Thoughts on Business | 0
We’re coming towards the finish line of 2018. Successes, regrets, need more time, goals left...
Transparency in Business is Here…and More to Come
Nov 29, 2018 | China Life, Global Big Stuff, News | 0
Gone are the days of hiding. Incognito is now out-cognito. Hiding contact detail,...
Keep in Mind When Dealing with Vendors…
Jun 5, 2018 | Communication, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 0
Keep in mind in dealing with vendors… I’m not their only customer. I’m not their biggest...
Change of Direction May Require Downtime
May 16, 2018 | Back to the Basics, Private Label, Thoughts on Business | 0
When there’s a change in your business model, it’s a good idea to allocate for...

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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