China Suppliers Typically Aren’t Experts or Aficionados
You’re bringing in a container of homeware that perfectly accents a living room and makes a...
Dec 13, 2016 | Client Import Education, Cultural Differences | 0
You’re bringing in a container of homeware that perfectly accents a living room and makes a...
May 18, 2015 | China Life, China Management, China Manufacturing, Promotional Products, Small Business | 0
Since I’ve been working in and with China, from 2001 until now, I’ve noticed companies in my line of work say on their websites that they have either an office or offices in China. My response to that is “yeah...
May 13, 2015 | China Life, China Management, China Manufacturing, Communication, Cultural Differences, Customer Service | 0
Suppliers have a knack of communicating that will leave you scratching your head. Their puzzling...
Feb 19, 2015 | China Life, China Management, China Manufacturing | 0
If you frequently source and import from China, here are 8 Chinese New Year Resolutions to...
Aug 22, 2014 | China Management, China Manufacturing, Cultural Differences | 1
Did the supplier not consider that when they gave you that update it was going to lead you to ask more questions? Did the supplier not think that whenever they emailed that blurry, crooked photo of your order that it was...
Jun 27, 2014 | Accountability, Communication, Customer Service, Life Management, Small Business | 6
Are you a verbal facilitator? In other words are you someone who masks your inability by always...
Aug 14, 2012 | China Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Promotional Products | 0
It’s important to keep things in perspective and not lose sight of goals. When importing from China, keep your expectations manageable and manage your expectations. Managing expectations leads to a greater confidence and...
Feb 23, 2012 | China Life, Cultural Differences, Life Management | 0
Before leaving China on Dec 31st, last year, I spent over 40 days getting a dose of China country living. My family and I were living in the 2nd-tier city, Suzhou and our lease was expiring mid-November. We were waiting for my...
Feb 13, 2012 | China Life, Cultural Differences, Expat Life | 8
Since 2001, I always lived in 2nd-tier cities….Although not the Beijing’s or Shanghai’s or Guangzhou’s, still very large cities in China. Still humungous and I don’t think I ever lived in a place with...
Jan 31, 2012 | China Life, Cultural Differences, Expat Life | 23
It’s been about 2 months since I’ve written anything and my, oh my, how things change in 2...
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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