Occupying a niche, this 17-year-old student did it by selling pet cages. Today, I'm excited to share her startup journey, which started with just $2,000 in savings, and now she averages $71,000 a month. First, let's dive into some key points:Founder: Bella LinStatus: Chinese American, living in SFSite: GuineaLoft, Amazon store, TKProduct: Small pet cageSales [...]
Foshan, Guangdong, is the largest furniture sourcing and trade center in the world, and you’ll need at least 3 days to explore it. In today’s blog, I’ll introduce you to some of the most popular furniture markets, along with buying tips for each. Lecong International Furnishing City Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Center Sunlink Furniture City [...]
Here's something interesting. Many people in China love Trump because they make money producing Trump merchandise. All the Trump products you see on US streets are made in China, Yiwu. Today, we're going to show you some Trump products we've sourced for our clients right here in the world's largest wholesale market. Trump Banknote The [...]
How long does AliExpress take to deliver? It depends on the shipping method you choose. Let’s get straight into it.What are common AliExpress shipping methods?Why does AliExpress take so long to ship?Why no tracking info or AliExpress tracking info not updated in time?What should you do if you don’t want to wait so long? What [...]
Today, I want to share an amazing case—one student turned a smart idea into a product and sold for $4 million. First, let's dive into the background:Founder: Du ShunSite: Keepin BoxProduct: Phone Lock BoxSales revenue: Over $4 million from one personFirm Size: Startup BusinessNext, I’ll share Du Shun’s story from a first person perspective:Take a [...]
As we mentioned before, 80% of the world's Christmas products are made in Yiwu, China. So we’re always first to spot new arrivals, trending items, and hot products. I’ve put together 15 Christmas items for you, including some custom pieces we've created for our clients. Christmas tree ceramic candle Christmas isn’t complete without a tree, [...]
In 2023, the global Christmas decoration market went over $7 billion, with over 600,000 tons in volume. All these Christmas products come from a small village in China called Yiwu, known as 'China's Christmas Village.' Without this village, Santa might have to strike! You can celebrate Christmas all year here You can really feel the [...]
Here’s advice for startups: If you want to develop a successful product, understanding your market is key. You need to find out where the real demand lies.Today, we’re sharing a real-life example of how one entrepreneur turned a $2 million loss into a $30 million profit with just one product. Zhao Xiping’s tough start Zhao [...]
For those who import products for business, you might have come across ISO certification or seen it on some suppliers' profiles. In today's blog, we'll break down what ISO certification means, its purpose, and other key details that are helpful for newcomers in international trade.What is ISO certification?What are ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001?What [...]
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 [...]
