Welcome to The Gateway Blog – a hub for entrepreneurs looking to stay on top of, and in touch with, the ever-changing realities of wholesale ecommerce.

With practical tips on running, growing and evolving micro and small businesses, The Gateway Blog is home to the fruits of Dhgate.com Founder & CEO Diane Wang’s personal experiences working for major global corporations such as Microsoft, as well as the many lessons she learned building her own businesses and marketplace in China and around the world.

The expert entrepreneur, who also founded and ran Joyo.com before its acquisition by Amazon, uses this blog to share honest insights and advice with other entrepreneurs around the world – including clear guidance on how to get the most out of direct trade with China.

Why dedicate so much time to running a blog? After deciding to leave Corporate America and start on her, Diane not only missed being able to share work frustrations with colleagues who could understand and offer advice, she also missed the access to resources which are readily available in large corporations. As she worked long and hard to achieve her success, Diane believed that things could be easier for entrepreneurs.

DHgate.com, the online wholesale marketplace that makes trade with China as simple as buying a book from Amazon, has been one way for Diane to level the playing field for small businesses. The site is designed to give the same opportunities to the Mom and Pop stores as the Big Box retailers have had for years by opening up global sourcing channels.

And this blog is also part of that mission.

“I will always be an entrepreneur and I want to make it easier for others to thrive, too.”

As well as how-to guides and best practice tips on wholesale trade with China, here you will find notice of market opportunities, retail trends, and smart logistics options – potentially adding huge value to your business.

This blog also welcomes comments, questions and feedback from other entrepreneurs, so please post a comment or feel free to contact Diane directly at the “Contact” tab.