Posts Tagged ‘scams’
Scams and Tricks to look out for in China
What are Some of the Scams and Tricks to look out for in China? China Sourcing Conference 2015 Mike shared on common scams and tricks in China. Mike also gave invaluable tips, tools and best practices to prevent such things from happening to you. The common scams in China have gained a name for themselves.…
Read More3 Tips for the RFQ that Saved me a Lot of Money
China Sourcing Academy (CSA) lecturer Mike Bellamy has been blogging for a decade. CSA selected the best 100+ posts (covering 18 different sub-topics) from his various blogs for their relevance to international buyers doing business with China. Each week we pick a topic and offer the best post about that topic pulled from Mike’s 100+ posts.
Read MorePoor Quality, Counterfeits, Bribery, Ethics…how bad is it really in China?
Sourcing in China? – How bad is it really in China? In the big picture, I think the situation is improving. Factories are getting better at communications and quality control. The Chinese courts are more serious about enforcing intellectual property rights (even if those rights belong to non-Chinese.) And the central government is declaring war…
Read MoreFull Video – Best Practices for Professional Buyers
Best Practices for Professional Buyers: Lessons Learned Servicing Leading Supply Chains like Apple and Wal-Mart in China As presented at Global Sources’ China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong (Oct 2014) and Johannesburg (Nov 2014) By Mike Bellamy of the China Sourcing Academy and China Sourcing Service Center Worried about losing money? Learn how to avoid…
Read MoreLearn How one Scammer Made Off with a Ton of Money + Tips for Effective PO’s + Why the Supplier won’t Accept the L/C
OCTOBER 2014 Sourcing Newsletter In this month’s newsletter we take an insider’s look at how to get support drafting Purchase Orders + Advanced Sourcing Tutorials now have their own YouTube channel. Do you know where your underwear came from? You can learn a lot about the import-export business by tracing their journey from cotton…
Read MoreChina Sourcing Update: More Scams Exposed + How to Source Safe + Insider’s Look at Product Liability Issues
China Sourcing Update: More Scams Exposed + How to Source Safe + Insider’s Look at Product Liability Issues If you are importing from China, you may be asking questions like: Does the factory have product liability insurance? Can my supplier handle my engineering needs? How to ensure the seller won’t rip me off? What…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Virtual Scammers
AsiaBridge Law’s blog team recently published a blog about sending money to Hong Kong accounts. Many buyers seem to be getting scammed by sending money to an account in HK but the goods are being produced in China. This right here, AsiaBridge tells us is a red flag. Many people automatically trust this because it’s…
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