Another Place to Look for Suppliers – India
Many Amazon sellers like to look to China for suppliers. Yet most of the products on Chinese sourcing websites such as Alibaba or AliExpress are already available on Amazon. Coupled with the news about the U.S. government planning to add a tariff on Chinese imports, the future of sourcing from China doesn’t look bright. Where, […]
Issues about Importing Products from China and How to Overcome Them
China has long been known as the “factory of the world”, where you can easily find many suppliers for a wide variety of products. Despite the rising labor costs and trade tensions, most Amazon sellers still like to work with Chinese suppliers. However, many eCommerce sellers often overlook issues about importing goods from China effectively. […]
Beware! Top 3 Products You Should Not Source from China
When most Amazon sellers think of sourcing products, the first country that pops up in mind will definitely be China. Though it’s true that China provides a wide variety of products for eCommerce sellers, it doesn’t always mean you SHOULD source products from China. Some Chinese products are less suited for Amazon businesses, especially if […]
Tips to get your Chinese suppliers’ attention
Working with Chinese suppliers is not an easy task. Firstly, there is a communication barrier in different languages. Secondly, Chinese suppliers are known for their shrewdness, and unless you show that you are serious about working with them, they will not care to follow up with you for long. In this post, I will be […]
How To Choose The Correct Chinese Suppliers For Your Business
Many Amazon sellers like to look to China for suppliers, as they believe this can help them vastly reduce their production costs. However, engaging Chinese suppliers doesn’t mean just contacting them, sending them your product specifications, and then expecting your products to be manufactured and imported to your desired country of sales. There are way […]
How to Start An Amazon Business
Fulfillment by Amazon, or FBA as they are commonly called, allows third-party sellers to have product listings on Amazon. It is the most efficient way for Amazon sellers to get their products on shelves with little effort. Amazon has become the go-to marketplace for online businesses of all sizes. Fulfillment by Amazon, or FBA as […]
4 Insights on Working From Home
Until a few months ago, working from home (WFH) was never the norm for the majority. Yet things have changed. With the Covid-19 situation being declared as a worldwide pandemic, most workplaces had to close down to prevent the further spread of the virus. Office-goers were suddenly ‘ordered’ to work from home overnight – and like […]
Amazon Sales Days That You Cannot Miss Out On
Are you wondering what are the best days to sell on Amazon? Here are some Amazon sales days that you may want to look out for! Amazon Prime Day Click HERE or on the image to view the explanatory video. For new sellers on Amazon, you may have heard of Amazon Prime Day and how significantly it […]
6 Strategies for Negotiating with Suppliers
As an Amazon seller, I strive to get the best bargain day in day out with suppliers. The most difficult part comes when you are trying to negotiate for lower prices. Suppliers are shrewd – most of them quote prices higher than the products’ real value (especially if you are dealing with suppliers from countries […]
3 Common Mistakes Ecommerce Sellers made when Engaging Suppliers
As an e-commerce seller, it’s part and parcel of my daily life to source for suppliers and manufacturers. However, there are some mistakes that can often be made when engaging suppliers, and I may end up on the wrong path if I am not careful. So I will be pointing out the 3 common mistakes […]
