So by now, you have validated your product and you’re ready to move on to larger orders. At this phase, the right suppliers can found online, offline, and what I like to call “thinking outside the box.” Let’s take a closer look. By the way this post is part of a series called: “How to find suppliers beyond … Continue reading “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba Part THREE: Online, Offline, and Thinking outside the box”
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How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? PART TWO: Online Sourcing for Small Volume Orders
This post is a part of a series on “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba”. (Part 1) Before we dive into online sourcing, first you need to identify what type of supplier you’re looking for. It’s like in dating – a gold digger (big supplier) isn’t gonna waste her time going out with a bootstrapped entrepreneur (testing … Continue reading “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? PART TWO: Online Sourcing for Small Volume Orders”
How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? Part One: “Yellow Pages”
Think of Alibaba as the “Yellow Pages” When you think of sourcing from China what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Hopping on a plane and flying to Guangzhou to find a factory? No, you go on Alibaba! But can you really find the right supplier for you on Alibaba without getting scammed? Or getting … Continue reading “How to find suppliers beyond Alibaba? Part One: “Yellow Pages””
How to source from Chinese suppliers and not get scammed – Best practices, Dirty Tricks, and Advice from an American Sourcing Professional in China
My name is Gary and I’m an American based in Shanghai and have been sourcing from China since 2008. I’ve sourced a variety of products for clients ranging from industrial products, solar energy products, exercise equipment, auto parts, and more. I’ve worked with and visited hundreds of suppliers across China, big and small, and I’ve … Continue reading “How to source from Chinese suppliers and not get scammed – Best practices, Dirty Tricks, and Advice from an American Sourcing Professional in China”