Importing from China - How to manage your first China trip

Name: Importing from China - How to manage your first China trip
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Take the Next Step, Get the Best Prices & Source Directly in China, Visit Fairs & Factories!

Created byManuel Becvar

Last updated 12/2018

English

What you'll learn

Negotiate successfully in China
Travel with confidence to China and negotiate business deals
Know how to behave at the factories
Find other sources than Alibaba
Find real manufacturers at exhibitions
Spy on their competition at factories in China

Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 30m total length

Take Your Business to The Next Level, GO TO CHINA3:45
Not so fast, the most important things to consider before you hop on a plane.
First Timers Guide to China1:33
Why you should visit the factories in person.
Do’s & Don’ts in China3:49
Ni hao! Eat some delicious dumplings and try your Chinese.
Why Go to China?4:00
When is the right time to take the trip and why you need to go sooner or later
Start Your Preparation4:00
How to prepare for your trip and get the most out of it
Competitor Research1:09
Whats the other guy doing at my factory?
When is it Even Worth it?1:22
Your private label is selling well? How about creating a brand?
How to Source from Suppliers (in unusual ways / beyond Alibaba)10:00
There's more than Alibaba and these places will blow your mind.
Travel Chapter (Visa, Hotels, Language etc.)21:00
The smartest ways of travelling within China.
Business in China7:00
Why you don't really need a translator.
Visiting Exhibitions & How to Prepare11:13

How to find real factories and great products at exhibitions.
At the Factory8:00
Make the best out of a factory visit.
After the Trip1:08
Time to sit back & relax? Unfortunately not.
Summary & 10 Ways that will Save You Money6:41
A short summary & some smart ways to make sourcing in China work.

Requirements

Ideally you should have completed 1 of my previous courses to understand the basics
for some bonus documents you will need Microsoft Office
Other than that all you need is an Internet connection & a laptop/computer
Have the right mindset for entrepreneurial adventures and also be willing to travel to China to expand their import business

Description

This course focuses on developing your business in China.

If you are serious about your import business you will visit China or other countries you are sourcing from sooner or later. Factory visits are a crucial next steps once you have found reliable suppliers and grown your business relationships with them.

In this guide to “Business in China" you learn when it makes sense to think about visiting factories, the benefits of sourcing at trade shows and how you can do all this even on a tight budget.

Learn from my experience of 17 years doing business with China and visiting the factories on a weekly basis. What you need to look out for and how you can improve your prices and skills when dealing with suppliers.

Here's an overview of what you can expect:

Take your import to the next level, GO TO CHINA

First timers guide to China and what this Part is about

Do's & don't in China

Why go to China?

Start your preparation

Competitor research

When is it even worth it?

How to source for suppliers (in unusual ways / beyond Alibaba)

Travel chapter (Visa, Hotels, Language etc.)

Business in China

At the Exhibition & how to prepare

At the factory

After the trip

Summary & 10 ways to save you money

Who this course is for:

This course is best suited for entrepreneurs who have already started importing and want to take their business to the next level
anyone who wants to import from China & sell your products from anywhere in the World
FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) sellers
Offline sellers (retail/wholesale) are the perfect candidates for this course