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Does the NDA protect me? Will my ideas be stolen? 27 Aug 2013 | 02:53 pm
I am about to publish a book and launch a line of plush dolls/toys to go with it. I already have prototypes of the dolls that I want to produce along with pictures to send to potential manufacturers. ...
Common Mistake: Releasing funds after provision of shipping docs 20 Aug 2013 | 02:48 pm
We are in the final stages of placing an order with a new supplier. Our preferred terms of payment are 30% of PO value placed as a deposit upon returned signed copy of PO followed by 70% of PO balance...
Social Audits: inexpensive and effective 13 Aug 2013 | 06:32 pm
Today I want to write this short blog to correct two false assumptions made by international buyers. 1. Social Audits are not necessary 2. Social Audits are expensive I have the ...
June & July’s Best of AQF 7 Aug 2013 | 08:55 am
Asia Quality Focus’ blog gave us lots of good information regarding new policies to look for, ethical manufacturing, sourcing risks, inspection sampling and much more. We’ve taken the top four we fou...
What to do when a pissed off supplier and his thugs camp out in your China purchasing office. 6 Aug 2013 | 05:23 pm
I recently received an email from a western buyer in Guangzhou who was desperate for help. He works in his company’s Chinese buying office and had an ugly situation with his supplier. Long story made...
“How to Spot a Good Factory and Avoid a Bad Apple” Part 7 of 7 31 Jul 2013 | 12:19 pm
If you are having problems viewing this video click here. This series covers: 1- An Introduction to the Speaker, Mike Bellamy. 2- How to find the right supplier: Realistic Expectations Sourcing a...
7 common questions asked when registering Intellectual Property: costs & steps 30 Jul 2013 | 05:16 pm
China doesn’t have a reputation for respecting IP. But things are changing fast- for the better. Chinese industry understands that design innovation and brand reputation are ways to increase margins....
“How to Spot a Good Factory and Avoid a Bad Apple” Part 6 of 7 29 Jul 2013 | 12:18 pm
If you are having problems viewing this video click here. This series covers: 1- An Introduction to the Speaker 2- How to find the right supplier: Realistic Expectations Sourcing at the right tie...
Why does my supplier fight a move from FOB to EXW terms? What role does VAT play? 26 Jul 2013 | 03:22 pm
Question to our mailbag: I am the inventor, importer and distributor of a proprietary electromechanical device that is sold in major retailers across Europe and the USA. A few years ago, I appointed...
“How to Spot a Good Factory and Avoid a Bad Apple” Part 5 of 7 26 Jul 2013 | 12:16 pm
If you are having problems viewing this video click here. This series covers: 1- An Introduction to the Speaker 2- How to find the right supplier: Realistic Expectations Sourcing at the right tie...
