How to import from China – The professional guide

The first part (The beginners guide to importing from China) shows you the basics of how to source on 35 lectures and 2 hours of video content with straight forward and practical advice. The professional edition adds over 28 new lectures and another 4 hours (!!!) of video content to this and is constantly updated whenever things change. Follow me navigating trough videos & screencasts how I am sourcing on Alibaba and calculate shipping costs!

Most other courses only teach you the very basics but the truth is there is a lot more to running an import business than some of those self proclaimed experts want to admit. In the the professional edition of the guide to importing from China you get access to learn how to run your business like the big guys do from day one.

I guide you trough sourcing & importing with practical examples, screencasts & 10 years of sourcing experience.

Learn from my Experience, Avoid Costly Mistakes

The problem most people have with sourcing is that it is a complex topic. There are many things to keep in mind, to consider, to figure out and master. The professional edition of the Import Bible takes the guesswork out of crucial decisions and acts as a reference of what to do whenever a question comes up.

How do you build lasting relationships with suppliers? How do you make sure you get the best prices without encouraging suppliers to cut corners on quality? When is it worth travelling overseas to trade shows or visiting factories?

These are some of the questions that you might already have but certainly will pop up sometime in the future and we want to make sure you are prepared for this.

Thats not everything,

Take the Next Step, Get the Best Prices & Source Directly in China

I have added a bonus chapter that deals exclusively with travelling in China, finding the best factories, visit exhibitions and how you go on about finding the right suppliers.

14 lessons of which 8 also come in video format. 1 hour of video content in this bonus section.

If you are serious about your 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 want to grow your business relationships with them.

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

Here are the Chapters:

PART 1:

Re-Orders and what to keep in mind

The Chinese New Year & what it means for your business

Staying in touch

Common Mistakes when importing

Price increases and how to deal with

Advanced negotiation

Shipping & Courier services (Screencast of how I calculate costs)

Quality Control (QC)

Proper Alibaba Supplier identification (screencast video of how I source on Alibaba)

Legal requirements & certifications on products

Anti- dumping rates

Product Liability Insurance

what products do not make sense to import

Making prototypes / mock up samples

Private labels, brands & trading no-name items

Instruction Manuals

Keeping track of your payments / invoices & expenses

Factory standards (ISO, BSCI, SA8000…)

Subcontractors & raw material suppliers

Using proper (internal) supporting documents

Production areas in China

what to expect from a sourcing company

Finding a product in China that you saw on EBay/Amazon

More drop-shipment sites other than Aliexpress

My top picks on products for 2015 and where you can find them

PART 2:

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!