I was recently interviewed by China Tech News and I thought you would find the article interesting as it addresses a broad range of issues; from the current state of ecommerce and the economic crisis, to competition and the risks of buying from China.
You can read it here.
If you have your own thoughts on any of these issues, I’d love to hear them. Why not post a comment?
Today was one of those days that reminds me why I took the leap to start my own business in the first place. I felt like others were sharing my vision. And that is the most motivational feeling of all.
As I sat opposite 20 or so journalists at a press announcement today, I was aware that all the effort was worth it. We were announcing that UPS, one of the most recognized brands in the world, has teamed up with my company, DHgate.com, to provide users with more efficient and cost effective shipping solutions – the shipping giant’s first relationship of this kind in China.
The relationship with UPS not only added value to my customers around the world, it indicated to me the growing impact and importance of China’s manufacturing and wholesale industry on global ecommerce, and I couldn’t help but feel a little bit proud of the small role I have played in that.
Have a great weekend!
Last month I had an article published in Ecommerce Times and I thought I’d share it with you all!
Much is made of the opportunities for wholesale trade with China — and almost all of it applies to big business. The global supply chains of large corporations have helped them stock their warehouses with low-cost products from China’s factories, while keeping small and micro businesses locked out. But times are changing.
Seeking to supplement the dramatic falloff in demand from the world’s retail and wholesale giants in the wake of the global recession, more manufacturers than ever before are turning to international e-commerce to find and attract new buyers.
As more and more China-based manufacturers raise their online profiles, smaller merchants may be finding the temptation of huge profit margins increasingly difficult to resist. Yet dealing directly with unknown suppliers can be a challenge even locally — so how can online merchants ensure that buying from China is simple, safe, and profitable?
Read more here