Tag: business
The Promotional Products Industry and Factory Direct
For some industries and types of buyers, going “factory direct” doesn’t...
Departing Thoughts as we Enter a New Year
2018, it seems that time flew by. We’re entering another year. Some enter with gusto and...
Working Harder or Working Smarter
Recently there was a discussion on LinkedIn about companies shouldn’t have the unspoken rule...
Finding Your Stride in Today’s World
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
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
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
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
Gone are the days of hiding. Incognito is now out-cognito. Hiding contact detail,...
Keep in Mind When Dealing with Vendors…
Keep in mind in dealing with vendors… I’m not their only customer. I’m not their biggest...
Change of Direction May Require Downtime
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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