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The Canton Fair: the 2016 Fall Edition

29

Sep 2016


China, Global Sourcing, International trade, Opportunities, Service Offered, Trade Show
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The Canton Fair: the 2016 Fall Edition

CANTON FAIR FALL EDITION 2016 Every year hundreds of trade fairs are held in the world; one of the biggest ones being the Canton Fair, held twice a year in the Chinese southern city of Guangzhou. This is the perfect place to get a first touch with Chinese fairs; you can find almost every industry there and suppliers visit from every part of the country. Here in SBE, we know it is not always easy to go to these fairs; flight tickets, time consumption, hotels, food, etc. But we also kno...

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Wrist Watches Factory Inspection

17

Aug 2016


Quality Control, Quality Management, Service Offered, Supplier Assessment
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Wrist Watches Factory Inspection

Good Morning Everyone! Ever heard the saying “clock watchers never seem to be having a good time”? Clearly, the One that said that never went on a wrist watches factory inspection! Let me tell you more about this! WHERE: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province WHEN: August 15th WHAT: Wrist Watches SBE TEAM: Jason – Engineer, Valentina, Teodora and Ade – Interns  Our journey started at Huangbeiling Station and it took almost 45 minutes to get to Qinghu Station at the end of...

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HOW TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS IN CHINA

24

Jul 2015


International trade, Opportunities, Service Offered
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HOW TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS IN CHINA

Hello Friday! Today, I will provide you the ultimate guide to expand business in China. As we know from the news that in the 2015, China has replaced the USA to be the world's largest economy. So many opportunities welcome you to invest and expand your business in China. But, here rise some questions about how to do it. In this article, let's dig in the factors that you should consider in expanding your business in China. These various factors include an entity structure (e.g., a wholly fore...

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How to Source Goods and Suppliers in China?

19

May 2015


Global Sourcing, Opportunities, Service Offered
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How to Source Goods and Suppliers in China?

China today is full of incredible business opportunities for business owners, and although the cost of manufacturing in China has risen slightly during the recent years, the country is still many times the cheapest location to source goods or parts. When starting to source goods or parts, a business owner can easily find himself tackled in the endless swap of supplier lists the Internet has to offer. This is why today, I present you some very cheap options where to start your sourcing activities...

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5 Questions to Answer whether to Visit Canton Fair

29

Apr 2015


Global Sourcing, Opportunities, Service Offered
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5 Questions to Answer whether to Visit Canton Fair

Is Canton Fair Worth to Visit for You?   The 117th Canton Fair Spring Edition has started in Guangzhou and I think this is a great time to answer a question that many sourcing companies get from existing and potential clients, i.e. whether or not a trip to the fair is worth their time.   Many of the considering clients have been importing from China for a few years now. They have started with a specific product in mind and then sourced using a sourcing company like ours or via a...

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Your China shipment got delayed? Again?

09

Jan 2015


Logistics, Service Offered
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Your China shipment got delayed? Again?

When you live to make your customers happy, nothing can be more harrowing than trying to make up for a delayed shipment. In most cases, your product — developed, marketed and produced with such care — is already out of your hands before you’re aware a delay has occurred. The disappointment of your package arriving late can put a serious dent in your customer’s satisfaction, no matter how much he or she loves your product.   Unfortunately, delays in shipment are not uncommon, but p...

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What is Trade Fair Representation?

27

Oct 2014


Global Sourcing, Service Offered
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What is Trade Fair Representation?

Hey guys! You know that sometimes you are in need of seeking new suppliers, but you just don't have the resources to do that. Maybe you don't have enough time or money to go to another country, or maybe you want someone else to take care about the sourcing because you would have problems with the language the suppliers speak.   So, what does Trade Fair Representation actually include?   We will represent you at a trade show where you can not attend.  The sourcing analyst o...

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Inspecting Drinking Bottles

11

Oct 2014


Global Sourcing, Quality Control, Service Offered
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Inspecting Drinking Bottles

Hey guys! I am continuing with my series of stories about inspections. The first time I went to inspect some blankets. Yesterday, I went to my second inspection with our SBE engineer. This time the inspected products were drinking bottles. The factory is located in Taizhou, about a two hour ride away from Ningbo. This time it was a really convenient trip, as the supplier drove us there and back by his own car. I have to say one thing about the cars people own here. I am overwhelmed that all of...

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What is on Canton Fair October 2014?

19

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, Opportunities, Service Offered
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What is on Canton Fair October 2014?

The Canton Fair is China’s largest Trade show. Hosted in the capital of the Guangdong province, Guangzhou, it’s a major yearly event for import businesses of all sizes. Foreign business owners visit the fair on bi-annual basis, with hopes and dreams to find reliable Chinese suppliers or importers. Previously, a great majority of the visitors attended the fair to search for Chinese suppliers. But times are changing and nowadays you can find a decent amount of foreign exporters who visit the f...

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Mistakes when sourcing in China

29

Jul 2014


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Mistakes when sourcing in China

Lots of foreign companies want to import from China, but most of them do not take the necessary time to find the right supplier. Here are the 7 most common mistakes foreign companies make when sourcing in China: Lack of a well-defined strategy: When sourcing goods in China, you must have a well-defined sourcing strategy or “road map,” including locating the best supplier for your particular needs. Too few small companies do the proper due diligence when shopping for goods in China. As ...

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