Category: Sourcing & Business Tips
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How Courier and Air Freight Companies Charge By Volume and Weight
We recently had an issue with an air freight shipment. When we sent it to FedEx, the package size changed slightly, and the price went 900 USD from the original quote. The reason why it went up so much was any packing change – even a slight one in volume and weight- FedEx adjusted he…
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3 Tips to Finding The Right International Business Partner
I once had a very wise friend tell me that having a business partner was just like getting married. But the big difference is that it is more messy and difficult to get rid of a business partner than it is to get rid of a marriage partner. Though this may not always be the…
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Our Top 4 Social Media Platforms For The Home Decor Business
Over the last ten years, companies’ marketing has changed dramatically. Social Media has now become the norm of marketing. Social Media is essential for home decor companies. Our top 4 social media platforms for the home decor and home furnishings business are 1) Pinterest, 2) Instagram, 3) LinkedIn, and 4) Facebook. We believe each can…
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8 Tips to Understand the Culture of Your Product Sourcing Country
I was speaking with a friend the other day, and she told me when she went to Thailand, and she had no idea that you could not point your feet at anyone in Thailand. She has pointed her feet at a lady, and the lady got very upset with her and came over and told…
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The Chinese Lunar New Year, What You Need To Know
Each January or February many manufacturers and offices in Asia take a long break for a festival they call the Lunar New Year. Many foreigners may wonder why this time of year is some important and why they take such a long break. For anyone who is manufacturing in Asia or looking to manufacture products…
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What They Do Not Teach in Business School About Being Your Own Boss
It is that time of the year again when we all look at the last year in review and look forward to the new year. We may look back and wonder why the year did not go as well as we hoped or wanted for some of us. And others may feel this ting of…