by katharine | Jun 29, 2020 | NewsItems, Uncategorised
Top 5 Pitfalls for Buying Direct – Due Diligence It has never been easier to find suppliers through the internet – so why not get the greatest financial benefit by dealing direct with factories in China? In this blog we look at 5 common pitfalls; ...
by katharine | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
6 Impacts of Chinese EHS Audits – Get Ready to Pivot! Recent years have seen a huge impact on supply chains as the authorities have got tough on polluting companies. Tens of thousands of companies have been closed, some permanently, as regulations have been...
by katharine | Mar 19, 2019 | NewsItems, Uncategorised
10 Common Mistakes when Sourcing Overseas! With a few clicks of a mouse it is possible to find a vast number of overseas suppliers, but with this approach come many risks. We outline some of these risks: 1. Wow – that’s cheap! Whilst all companies want to minimise...
by opt-admin | Feb 25, 2019 | NewsItems, Uncategorised
Perhaps we should start with Apple – they don’t make anything but are still doing reasonably well! They focus on creating great innovative products, and then use their extensive network of factories to deliver their perfectly formed products. So perhaps there is...
by Jennie | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorised
We are pleased to introduce our new brand identity! In celebration of our 20th anniversary, we decided it was time for a fresher, more contemporary look – and here it is. Whilst our official name, VAT and Company Registration remain the same, we felt it was time to...
by Jennie | Nov 20, 2018 | NewsItems, Uncategorised
So what is Guanxi, and why is it important for doing business in China? The Chinese believe that friendship lasts longer than business relationships, and as such make friends first and do business later. Guanxi is based on trust, and the trust comes from investing a...
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