It's all well and good learning from articles previously posted here at Smart China Sourcing, it's another when you get to the Sample Order page. To combat any Buyer hesitation, Global Sources has arranged for team members to guide you while you explore the Global Sources CES. Head over to the Buyers' Lounge and ask our friendly staff to … [Read more...]
Source searching: Who can you trust?
In this age of information when everything is available and can be done online, a simple word search can yield a staggering amount of results, all within reach of a click. You’ll be amazed at the choices if you’re a buyer looking for products and how they can be sourced anywhere near or far. And if you’re a supplier receiving inquiries on your … [Read more...]
Here’s your key to that elusive trend-setting product, with samples to boot
The secret to a successful sourcing journey is starting it right. This means finding THE product, the one that could generate millions in sales, but also making sure quality’s top-of-the-line and that you’ll be sourcing it from a trustworthy partner. … [Read more...]
Streamline important specifications in your supplier communication
By Jacob Yount When you, the importer, send important specifications to your overseas suppliers, avoid being haphazard. … [Read more...]
How NOT to lose your shirt when having your product made overseas: Starting out
By Dan Harris When a company comes to us looking to have its product outsourced for manufacturing in a foreign country, they often do not have a fully final product. By this I mean that their “product” can be anything ranging from a mere idea to a prototype needing further development before large scale manufacturing to a product needing … [Read more...]