John is from the United States and runs a small grocery store locally. He wants to source over 100 types of goods from China, including fitness equipment, daily necessities, and stationery, but he only needs 20 to 30 pieces of each item. John found manufacturers for each product on Alibaba, but the total sample fees [...]

In just 5 months, this small item sold 100,000 products and earned $8.5 million, proving the saying that a great product accounts for at least 60% success. Founder: Justin SchmidtSite: Yappy BraceletProduct: "speak" christian braceletSales revenue: Over $1.5 million in 5 monthsFirm Size: Startup BusinessThe success of this startup didn’t come easily. Early failures made Justin [...]

In just 5 months, this small item sold 100,000 products and earned $8.5 million, proving the saying that a great product accounts for at least 60% success.Founder: Justin SchmidtSite: Yappy BraceletProduct: "speak" christian braceletSales revenue: Over $1.5 million in 5 monthsFirm Size: Startup BusinessThe success of this startup didn’t come easily. Early failures made Justin [...]

Temu is sweeping the world, and many friends from overseas have been asking, "What's the difference between Temu and AliExpress? Which one is better?"In today’s blog, I’ll objectively compare Temu and AliExpress across the 7 key areas buyers care about most. What are AliExpress and Temu? Which offers more product options? Is Temu or AliExpress [...]

A couple of days ago, a client of mine excitedly shared two unique and interesting niche products he discovered and asked if these could be easily produced by factories.Take a look at what unique products our client discovered:Products: Gel Blaster/Brand Real Engine Model KitWebsites: 1.nikolatoy.com  2.csnoobs.com 3.enginediy.comThese 3 websites only sell men's toys. And the [...]

When you think of dog chew toys, do basic balls or bone shapes come to mind?Not anymore.We've worked with many developers, and beyond creating fun, engaging designs for dogs, their top priorities are indestructibility and sustainability.Today, we’ve picked out 10 popular durable dog toys from the US, EU, and China, including 4 that we’ve customized. [...]

When buying on Alibaba, you’ll find suppliers set their own MOQs. Many people are wondering about the following top questions:What does Alibaba MOQ mean? Why do Alibaba suppliers set MOQs?What is a 1 unit on Alibaba? How to buy 1?How can I reduce Alibaba MOQ? What is the MOQ meaning on Alibaba? Alibaba MOQ stands [...]

Today, I'm excited to share an amazing case—In just 7 years, they've achieved $3.5M in sales and are now ranked in the top 0.5% of 2.2 million Shopify stores. First, let's see some key stats:Revenue: $1M in 2020, $1.2M in 2021Customers: 35,000+Repurchase Rate: 51%Profit Margin: 50%Pre-order Lead Time: 6-12 weeksFirm Size: Family-owned businessTo get the [...]

Stock lot products in China are unbelievably cheap, but they’re not the defective items you might imagine. The low prices are due to factories overproducing or buyers canceling orders, leaving these products unsold for a long time. To clear out this excess stock, factories sell them to specialized wholesalers at 20% or even less of [...]

Are you looking to start your own business or side hustle? If you have time but limited funds, an eCommerce business could be the perfect way to earn extra cash. While Amazon and eBay might come to mind, these platforms are crowded with seasoned sellers, making it tough to compete without experience and capital. Today, [...]