The world continues to function during the current COVID-19 situation, thanks to multiple technological advancements such as the Internet, Smartphone and Apps. As a registered B2B Buyer of Global Sources, you’ve already started sourcing via the Global Sources Online Marketplace, but did you know that buyers just like you, are chasing an … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Efficient Sourcing with Global Sources
The on-going COVID-19 situation has been causing a stir not only in terms of health but certainly for businesses everywhere. Akin to the virus’ unpredictable nature, the recent travel bans and manpower shortage for a majority of companies -- especially in China, both B2B suppliers and buyers feel the pressure and restraints of the world’s current … [Read more...]
Three keys to getting paid when selling to China
By Dan Harris With Phase One of the US-China Trade deal requiring China to purchase large quantities of goods and services from the United States, it makes sense to write how to ensure payment when selling to China. … [Read more...]
Doing business internationally: The 101
By Dan Harris Just got back from teaching an International Law course at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, IN. I team taught this course with an experienced and excellent law professor, Professor Hannah Buxbaum. Professor Buxbaum is a powerhouse and I ended up learning a ton from both her and the students in the … [Read more...]
7 typical pitfalls for hardware startups producing in China
By Renaud Anjoran A few years ago, I remember reading about the Coolest Cooler, a nice product that raised an amazing amount of money on Kickstarter: over 6,000 people bought it for a total of 13 million USD!! Yet, they went bust leaving a lot of frustrated backers and interested onlookers scratching their heads as to where it all went wrong … [Read more...]