About This Course
Published 6/2015 English
Course Description
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
What are the requirements?
- for some bonus documents you will need Microsoft Office
- All you need is an Internet connection & a laptop/computer.
- Have the right mindset for entrepreneurial adventures!
- ideally you will have a little experience in sourcing or taken my first course (the beginners guide)
What am I going to get from this course?
- Learn what steps you need to take before contacting suppliers.
- Discover how to research regulations, materials and popular products.
- Understand how to filter out the clutter on Alibaba and other websites and find the best suppliers quickly.
- Learn to formulate emails and see the scripts he uses to get the results you are looking for quickly.
- Learn the best ways to calculate shipping costs and all other customs and duties to get accurate landing prices for delivery to your warehouse/fulfillment center.
- Take sourcing to the next level and discover how to save time with efficient data management.
- learn how to use Manuel’s custom designed shopping list to exactly calculate your costs, profit margins and other metrics that help you to make the right decisions quickly. The shopping list makes the sourcing process more efficient and can be used for sourcing any product.
Who is the target audience?
- anyone with an entrepreneurial mind and interested in the Import/Export Industry
- anyone who wants to import from China & sell your products from anywhere in the World
- FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) sellers
- eBay sellers
- Offline sellers (retail/wholesale) are also the perfect candidates for this course
About Mustapha
I am online instructor at Udemy. My passions are: Mobile and Web Development, Entrepreneurship and Management. You can read my full biography on My Udemy Page. Feel free to follow me social media to know more about me and the topics and courses I'm teaching.
