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6 Tips on how to reduce your costs in China

January 2014 by Aidan Conaty   People often ask me “Is there a good time to buy my products from China?” Actually the question that they should be asking me is “When is the bad time to purchase products from China?” The Chinese New Year holidays often plays havoc with a companies supply chain and […]

South East Asia Country by County Updates Facts and Figures

South East Asia Country Review With Thailand having recently introduced a minimum wage and Goodada soon to offer inspection services from these countries. I thought that it was time to take a look into the average wages for each of the countries in South East Asia and also give a little update on the situation […]

6 Tips On How To Sell internationally

Top 6 Tips for manufacturers on how to sell internationally One of the most common observations that I see is that quite a lot of manufacturers across the world are actually afraid to sell to international customers. A well know piece of advice is “Buyer Beware”. It is not “Seller Beware”. So this should inform […]

7 Tips How to Properly Source Products Internationally

Top 7 tips: On how to properly source goods Internationally September 2013 By Aidan Conaty In today’s world you are putting your business at risk if you are not sourcing internationally. As barriers to international trade are being removed it has now become easier than ever to source product using websites such as Alibaba, Tradekey or […]

Why do I need a Factory Audit conducted on my Manufacturer?

Why do I need a Factory Audit? Knowing who you are buying reduces the risks of loss through product failure, production delays and even fraud! A Factory Audit is used to assess if your potential Seller is a real company who has the capabilities, experience and quality control methods to produce and deliver the goods […]

New Certification for imports of Timber and Wooden Products (including Furniture) into the EU

EU Timber Regulation (995/2010) Summary In March 2013 the EU Timber Regulation (995/2010) came into force. This rule forces any person, operator or company who imports products made of timber (including furniture, plywood, particle board and veneer) to confirm that the timber used has not come from illegal sources. This regulation is designed to stop […]