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We called the US Carrier FedEx and filed a claim. They said they would investigate. I let the supplier know. The Supplier said they would contact their shipping agent which would contact the local FedEx office. Few weeks later the supplier let us know they missing box was found and issued a new tracking number...

Risk Evaluation We received a second box one day after the first box arrived. We have not received the last box yet. As a business owner, these are risks you need to evaluate to see if they are worth your time or not. When you purchased goods from outside the US there is a possibility...

How to Repair a Heat Press Controller Box? Heat Press: It is not fixed at the moment. I am stilling working with the agent to resolve the issue. Sometimes the wire might come loose, and the controller box could be opened, and the wire pushed back in. I did that but the heat press controller...

Product inspection When you order products from a supplier on Alibaba.com, once you received the products, it is good to inspect them and report back to the supplier. Also you would need to confirm on Alibaba in Order section that you received your order as expected. When we received our heat press from China, I...

Learn from mistake. When you order from outside the USA, there is a risk involved. Being a business owner does not necessary mean, things would be easier than being an employee. You would face challenges. Learn to overcome them. That is what would make your business stronger. Don’t let any opportunity to learn and improve…

How to price your products? To price your products whether it is handmade products, resale products, or private label products, you need to calculate the cost of the goods. If you just started your business, you may not have a clear vision of your overhead cost. A good record of your expenses allows you to...

How to price your products? To price your products whether it is handmade products, resale products, or private label products, you need to calculate the cost of the goods. If you just started your business, you may not have a clear vision of your overhead cost. A good record of your expenses allows you to...

When purchasing goods from China, you could request quote for air shipping and quote for sea shipping. If your products are heavy, sea shipping might be less expensive but might take about 1 month to reach your destination. There is also the risk of loosing some your packages. You need to weigh your options and...

How to pay on Alibaba.com? When your source products from China, using Alibaba.com, you might just pay the supplier through Alibaba. There is a fee involved. You might pay with credit card. Take the fee into consideration when you calculate the cost of your goods. After you settle on the products to purchase, remember to...

When private labeling products you need to decide whether to let the manufacturer add your logo or label to the products or you would do it yourself. You might have control over the quality of the label but it can be time consuming.   How to place an order on Aliabab.com? How to place an...

How to place an order on Alibaba.com? How to place an order for your private label product with a supplier on Alibaba.com?   How to private label a product using a supplier from Alibaba.com? You could start your private label products as low as $500. However, there would not be a large profit margin for...

How to private label a product using a supplier from Alibaba.com? You could start your private label products as low as $500. However, there would not be a large profit margin for you as you would not be able to negotiate a low unit price with your supplier. Once you find your bestselling product, you...

How to Track your order placed on Alibaba.com? Request the supplier send you the tracking number to track your order. During the transaction request a quote for sea DDP shipping (Sea shipping to your door) and air DDP shipping (Air shipping to your door). Choose the one that is convenient for you. The supplier should...

How to send your address to suppliers on Alibaba.com? After you placed your order with a supplier on Alibaba.com, use a Word document to write your address and send it to the supplier. Specify how to write it on the box.   Example of address instructions to give to Alibaba suppliers You could even create...

How to pay suppliers on Alibaba.com? After you placed the order from a supplier on Alibaba.com, it is a good idea to pay the supplier through Alibaba. Alibaba would charge a transaction fee. It might be easier to choose to pay by credit card.   2- Alibaba.com Trade Assurance   4 Alibaba.com Payment Page  ...

How to email suppliers on Alibaba? Once you narrow down your suppliers you would email them. If you are a business, look at supplies you consume in your business. Look at your raw materials. Look at equipment you use. Where are they made? If the supplies you use a lot of or the key raw...

If you are a business, look at supplies you consume in your business. Look at your raw materials. Look at equipment you use. Where are they made? If the supplies you use a lot of or the key raw material you need in your production is made in China, it might be a good idea...