Guanxi – How understanding Chinese business culture can improve your importation business
Guanxi is an cultural phenomenon for having a personal network in China. This loosely translates to building a network of personal relationships that operates on trust, devotion and commitments between…
How to Get Free Consolidation Services for Air & Sea Cargoes in Nigeria
Consolidated shipping is a method of shipping where a consolidator or importer combines individual LCL (Less Than Truckload) shipments from different shippers into one full container shipment. Participating in consolidated…
5 Global Trends About Procurement That You Need To Know In 2022
As the global economy is trying to recover from these disruptions, new policies and strategies are being formulated by professional procurement bodies to shape the process of procurement for importers,…
How to Build and Develop Strong Relationships with your Chinese Suppliers
Suppliers play a very important role in the supply chain/importation process. Below are actionable tips to help you develop and build a strong relationship with your Chinese suppliers.
20 Terms Anyone in the Sourcing Industry Should Know
The sourcing industry is a very simple yet complicated one. If you are a newbie, coming to terms with a lot of terminologies within the industry can be overwhelming. Inorder…
7 Little Changes That’ll Make a Big Difference With Your Procurements
Getting an effective procurement procedure is a continuous process. Efficient procurement processes are beneficial to the business’ objectives and marketing goals. In order to improve your procurement process, we have…
10 Compelling Reasons Why You Need To Become An Importer In 2022
Importation has created many business opportunities for entrepreneurs and it is one of the ways countries make essential products available for consumption. If you are wondering if you should join…
5 Most Important Skills You Need As A Dropshipper
Dropshipping like any other kind of business comes with its own skill requirements. Gone are the days you just set up a store and hope that customers stumble upon you…
10 Common Misconceptions About Dropshipping
When it comes to dropshipping, like many other concepts, there are myths and misconceptions here and there. In this article, we will shed more light on the 10 misconceptions about…
A Beginner’s Guide To Dropshipping
If you are reading this right now, there's a high chance that you are doing so because you are interested in making extra money. In this time and age, the…