Alibaba is the go-to platform for international buyers to source Chinese suppliers. But “how to buy from Alibaba effectively and safely” has always been a challenge.In today’s guide, I study and analyze the top 8 questions faced by many first-time buyers, each with practical solutions. How to efficiently select and evaluate suppliers? What if my [...]
More than 150 million consumers favor using AliExpress to buy a wide range of low-priced, relatively high-quality Chinese products. However, many first-time buyers experience issues like slow shipping, no tracking updates, and sellers asking them to wait longer when they open a dispute. These issues often leave them questioning, “Is AliExpress safe to buy?” In [...]
China produces 70% of the world's toys. Every year, many toy businesses import from Chinese toy manufacturers to sell in their local markets and make a profit. However, many newcomers to the industry often have questions about importing toys from China. Here are the top 7 questions they're curious about.What are the toy safety compliance [...]
When sourcing products from China, Alibaba is often the first platform that comes to mind. There are millions of Chinese manufacturers and suppliers across all product categories, meeting the needs of most importers. However, as beginners with little experience, they often wonder:Are there manufacturers on Alibaba?How to find the right manufacturer on Alibaba?Any practical tips [...]
Foreign purchasers, especially those running e-commerce businesses, prefer to use Chinese wholesale websites to find suppliers and products at affordable prices. Your budget and business model determine which wholesale site is best for efficient product sourcing.Here, I list 10 mainstream China wholesale websites and explain which type of purchaser each one is best suited for. [...]
Nowadays, doing a dropshipping business isn't easy. Although it's a low-cost, low-risk e-commerce business model that alleviates the burden of inventory, sellers primarily sell on-stock products and often find themselves in fierce competition. To differentiate oneself in a crowded market, finding a small niche can be an effective strategy. Today’s blog is to address the [...]
Custom packaging is a common approach used by private label businesses to differentiate products from competitors. It costs a little but can increase product value, potentially a price increase of 5% or more. Plus, appropriate inserts can offer better protection during shipping.I will tell you how small businesses start ordering custom packaging from China. They [...]
Ever mixed up net weight, gross weight, and tare weight while shipping products internationally? You're not alone. Today's blog is perfect for gaining a quick understanding of these three weights, including how to calculate them and their differences, all explained through examples. What is net weight? How to calculate net weight? What is gross weight? [...]
Product sourcing proves to be very challenging, especially for newcomers in the business world. It is not easy to source the right products of good quality at good prices and make substantial profits. To make your business more successful, continuous learning and accumulating sourcing experience are essential. In tolday's blog, I share some common ways [...]
A lot of people like buying things on DHgate because stuff is really cheap. If you have a small MOQ, like a few dozen products, I really recommend using it. But some people have had bad experiences with certain DHgate sellers and left negative reviews, creating a not-so-good image. On Google, you'll see questions like [...]
