Posts tagged Alibaba
EP 217 - Choosing the Right Factory for your Business

Description:

You’re starting your business. You’re choosing which factory to partner with. Before getting on that stage, Rico shares his expertise on this subject.

Highlights:

  • Is working with a larger factory better?

  • Questions to ask a factory

  • Understanding the production timeline

  • Specialization and experience of the factory

  • Factories to avoid — those selling on amazon

  • Certification for your product

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EP 216 - When You Should Hire A Sourcing Agent

Description:

Maybe you’re considering hiring a sourcing agent for your business. Then, this episode is for you! Rico talks about when you should get the service of an agent.

Highlights:

  • Is it the right time to hire an agent?

  • When you shouldn’t hire a sourcing agent

  • Things to keep in mind when working with an agent

  • The best way to find sourcing agents

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EP 215 - Why WeChat is Crucial in Business in China?

Description:

Email remains to be essential in business. But in China, it's no longer the main form of communication. In today's podcast, Rico talks about WeChat, China's "super app" and its importance in doing business there.

Episode Highlights:

- Get to know WeChat and the functions that make it the "Super App".

- WeChat business accounts

- Main benefit of WeChat for business

- Creating WeChat groups with the manufacturers and clients

- Don't shift 100% to WeChat

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EP 212 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio - Important Questions About Supplier Vetting 

Description:

Are you an entrepreneur looking for suppliers for your business? Rico answers important questions about supplier vetting.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Where to look for suppliers aside from Alibaba

  • Alibaba VS other suppliers

  • Common mistakes entrepreneurs make during the first contact with suppliers

  • How to find the right supplier in the market

  • Important questions to ask potential suppliers

This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.

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