Is it time to leave your Chinese manufacturers?

Hey Reader,

China is probably your default choice when it comes to sourcing private-label products.

But one Asian nation offers less than half the labor costs while another is six times cheaper.

Which ones are they?

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Now, Back to China

While there are other countries where you can source your products, China is still the safest bet. E-commerce business owners know a lot more about importing from China than from anywhere else.

We’ve been importing from the world’s factory for over a decade, and we’d love to share our experiences with you. Join us for free on February 17 at 10 AM (PST). We'll talk about the lessons we’ve learned and how you can avoid making the same mistakes we did.

Join the Public Webinar

Can’t make it? Sign up anyway. We’ll send you a recording.

Or better yet, get a copy of our new book, Import from China Like a Pro. Our time for Q&A during the webinar is limited, and this guide answers the questions you didn’t get to ask.

It’s free, by the way. Just pay for shipping.

Send me a copy.

Copyright, Trademark, Product Liabilities, and Others

We’ll be having Revision Legal partner John Di Giacomo today at 10 AM (PST) for this month’s Secret Sauce webinar. He will be discussing the Top Legal Considerations for E-Commerce Sellers, and it’s something you shouldn’t miss.

This is your chance to ask a high-caliber lawyer about the legal concerns you’re currently facing. Check your inbox for the link.

If you’re not a Premium subscriber yet, you can watch this webinar’s recording along with all the others.

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Happy selling,

Mike and Dave