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Thursday, 20 March 2008
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  • Pitfalls to avoid when dealing with China suppliers: a veteran's advice
    We interview US-based entrepreneur Charles Kirmuss, who has been importing electronic products from Asia since 1991. Q: For someone who is talking directly to China manufacturers for the first time, what differences should they expect compared to talking to domestic suppliers? A: Oh boy, a lot of things. It's incredible.
  • China importing advice: Interview with 16-year veteran
    Adam Linden of Canada's Ultimate Footwear Corp reveals sourcing strategies and lessons learned during a 16-year span importing China-made footwear. Among his many helpful tips, he cautions importers to brush up on their currency exchange skills, makes the case for using letters of credit where larger orders are involved, and
  • Qualifying suppliers: Initial supplier due dilligence
    Most suppliers you find are authentic, especially those sourced through reputable channels like trade shows, or web sites that physically visit and verify that suppliers are real. However, there is no downside to conducting some level of due diligence, and overseas buyers are sometimes surprised to learn that a range
  • China trading companies: What they don't want you to know
    Sometimes sourcing middlemen don't make it clear that's what they are, and may even try to pass themselves off as factories though they have no manufacturing facilities. In these cases, the buyer is likely paying higher prices, giving up control, and possibly taking on greater risk -- and getting
  • China business partners: Are government officials your best choice?
    China Law Blog's Dan Harris questions whether local government officials can meet expectations in identifying suitable partners in their jurisdictions.

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