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Lost in Translation? A Guide to the Chinese Language & Avoiding Import Miscommunication

Lost in Translation? A Guide to the Chinese Lan...

This article explains why the Chinese language barrier is a significant risk for importers, highlighting key differences like its tonal nature and character-based system. It details common areas of miscommunication,...

Lost in Translation? A Guide to the Chinese Lan...

This article explains why the Chinese language barrier is a significant risk for importers, highlighting key differences like its tonal nature and character-based system. It details common areas of miscommunication,...

Interview with Fleet: Your Freight Forwarding Questions, Answered

Interview with Fleet: Your Freight Forwarding Q...

This article presents an interview with "Fleet," Befach's Head of Logistics, to answer common freight forwarding questions. It explains that a freight forwarder is a "travel agent for cargo," details...

Interview with Fleet: Your Freight Forwarding Q...

This article presents an interview with "Fleet," Befach's Head of Logistics, to answer common freight forwarding questions. It explains that a freight forwarder is a "travel agent for cargo," details...

Where to Find Chinese Suppliers for Wholesale & Private Label

Where to Find Chinese Suppliers for Wholesale &...

This guide explores the primary methods for finding Chinese suppliers for wholesale and private label products. It details the pros and cons of using online B2B marketplaces like Alibaba (easy...

Where to Find Chinese Suppliers for Wholesale &...

This guide explores the primary methods for finding Chinese suppliers for wholesale and private label products. It details the pros and cons of using online B2B marketplaces like Alibaba (easy...

Stop Begging Your Supplier: How to Be the Client They Want to Work With

Stop Begging Your Supplier: How to Be the Clien...

This article addresses the common importer frustration of being ignored by or "begging" Chinese suppliers. It explains that suppliers prioritize professional, low-risk, high-value clients. To become one, importers should be...

Stop Begging Your Supplier: How to Be the Clien...

This article addresses the common importer frustration of being ignored by or "begging" Chinese suppliers. It explains that suppliers prioritize professional, low-risk, high-value clients. To become one, importers should be...

The 'Direct-to-Factory' Myth: Why It Isn’t Always Ideal for Importers

The 'Direct-to-Factory' Myth: Why It Isn’t Alwa...

This article challenges the common belief that dealing directly with Chinese factories is always best. It outlines five key downsides: high Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), communication barriers, lack of export...

The 'Direct-to-Factory' Myth: Why It Isn’t Alwa...

This article challenges the common belief that dealing directly with Chinese factories is always best. It outlines five key downsides: high Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), communication barriers, lack of export...

Wiring Money to a Supplier? Read This First!

Wiring Money to a Supplier? Read This First!

This guide outlines four critical checks to perform before wiring money to an overseas supplier to avoid fraud. Importers must: 1) ensure the beneficiary is a company, not a personal...

Wiring Money to a Supplier? Read This First!

This guide outlines four critical checks to perform before wiring money to an overseas supplier to avoid fraud. Importers must: 1) ensure the beneficiary is a company, not a personal...