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Dinner Party in Four Sea

Posted by Gerry Liu on December 24th, 2009

Nov 20, 2008

After 104th Canton Fair closed, our teem went to one of Guangzhou famous buffet restaurant—Four Sea to have our dinner party!!

Four Sea is in Panyu District, about 20mins away from the city center, have hundreds kinds of food, we were the first time to go there and expecting very much.

Four Sea is bigger than I though, but a little noise because too much people, the sitting place is separate from the food area, everyone can have a ticket to take one set of Haagen-Dazs. We go around and take the food, and we chat with each other, talking about the funny things .

There many kinds of food, and some of them is delicious, but some of them have to line up to get one, because so many people that night, it is a little waste time, but still OK overall.

There had singer to sing and play the piano in the restaurant, atmosphere is very good.

We talked the joke, share the food and enjoyed the party. We tasted many kinds of food, and full. The party end after about 3 hours, and we go home respectively with happy mood~~

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Travel in Guangzhou

Posted by Gerry Liu on August 10th, 2009

If you are first time to Guangzhou, one of the most famous place you must go to take a visit, The Pearl River night swims. In this situation of Gobal Ecomic, everyone hopes to use less money to enjoy a better view,. The Pearl River night swims will fit all of you. The trip in Pearl River will let you see the most beautiful side of Guangzhou..

When you travel in Pearl River, you will feel you are shuttling back and forth at all times. You also can compare with Victoria Harbour, it will bring you diffient feelings. Guangzhou’s building gives you both quietly and lively feeling, In the two hours trip, you will feel you are travelling from acent to the future. This is the fastest way to feel all around Guangzhou. It will help you get to know more about Guangzhou City.

May 3rd,

Manfy from Malaysia invite us to do shopping with them. In the morning we go to the hotel to pick them to Guangzhou Shishi Scared Heart Cathedral to do the church

Then we have lunch in the Cheese Theme restaurant, and we have such delicious meal there,

In the afternoon we go to Tee Mall Shopping Center to do the shopping. We have a nice day there, we bought so many things there and we ate Haagen-Dazs Ice-cream there.

After dinner, we go to Pearl River night swims to have a visit, to enjoy the trip at night in Guangzhou.

Today we have a such nice day that we have such deep impression.

Post by Sam for CBS Travel

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Ohool, Save time and money in Guangzhou

Posted by Gerry Liu on March 18th, 2009

Don’t you want to change you mobile card when you come to Guangzhou, so that your friend cannot contact you? Of course not! We can give you a good idea so that you can have a local mobile and do not need to miss your call from your home. It only cost RMB?200 !!!! An SonyEricssonT100 mobile with China Mobile Easy own Sim Card Only RMB?200!!! please visit our new business site: Ohool.com

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Weekend in Phoenix City Hotel

Posted by Gerry Liu on September 24th, 2008

July 4, 2008

As their best agent, this is the second year Phoenix City Hotel invite us to enjoy their hotel.

This time they give us 5 Deluxe Suite for free.(last year is a big house with 5 rooms)

First, they arrange us to check in the rooms.

After put down our bags, hotel invite us to go to the litchi farm, pick litchi as you can for free!!!!!

Afternoon, we go to the litchi park in the Phoenix City Hotel, Hotel arrange a BBQ to us!! Great, I like BBQ

End, we back to our really deluxe rooms to play poker and chinese mahjong for the whole night.

Next day , Sunday, We have a really good sleep in this great hotel. We will see you next year!

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Guide to How to Find a Sourcing Agent

Posted by Gerry Liu on August 28th, 2008

Find and manage an overseas factory with a good sourcing agent

The original article is post By Elaine Grant in business.com http://www.business.com/guides/how-to-find-a-sourcing-agent-1210/

Are you looking for an overseas factory to manufacture your products? Rather than searching for a factory yourself – a task akin to the proverbial needle in a haystack, especially from afar — look for a good sourcing agent or sourcing company to do that work for you. A good sourcing agent, either in the U.S. or in country, can:

1. Locate factories that have equipment and talent that matches your needs.
2. Determine which factories or suppliers will meet deadlines and provide efficient service.
3. Negotiate good prices.
4. Place orders, handle currency issues and pay suppliers.
5. Inspect factories for quality and ethical practices.
6. In some cases, inspect your finished goods before they’re shipped to you.

Here’s what you need to know about choosing a sourcing agent:

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Visit trade shows

A good sourcing agent will have a deep understanding of your industry and of the country in which you want to do business. As a result, your industry’s trade shows may be the best places at which to locate a sourcing agent. Like the quality of products made by a colleague in the same industry? Ask him or her for sourcing agent recommendations.

I recommend: Find trade shows by industry or geography in the searchable online directories at biztradeshows.com or tsnn.com (registration required for the latter site). Global Sources Trade Show Center specializes in exhibitions for importers of Asian-made products.

Decision time: a U.S.-based, global, or in-country sourcing agent?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both domestic and in-country agents. A domestic sourcing agent may be larger and broader in scope – for instance, if you want to manufacture products in several countries, a domestic sourcing company with access to, say, factories in China and Vietnam may provide you with a single point of contact. On the other hand, local representatives can help small companies get started for relatively affordable prices; they’re often paid on commission, as opposed to larger domestic companies, which typically work on contract and expect a portion of the fee up front. In either case, ensure that representatives are fully bilingual.

I recommend: Visit Business-in-Asia for an excellent checklist written by an experienced sourcing consultant and Asian diplomat. The Outsourcing Network is one sourcing company with representatives in both Asia and the U.S. Global Sources maintains offices worldwide. To look for agents in specific countries, check out the trade promotion offices of those countries. Find a comprehensive list at Globus & NTDB.

Get the best prices

A good sourcing agent should get bids from several different factories for you. In addition, make sure that the agent doesn’t have financial ties to any particular factories. Also be aware that in some countries, sourcing agents receive commissions or kickbacks from the factories they choose; this practice can compromise their objectivity, to say the least.

I recommend: Global Sources produces multiple industry-specific sourcing magazines that can keep you up to date on Asian sources of, for instance, apparel and textiles or electronic components. Subscriptions cost about $75 annually. Visit the discussion forums on Alibaba.com to meet individual sourcing agents and representatives from small sourcing companies in China and to get advice on local customs such as kickbacks. Search for “importers” by product category on the Thomas Register. Get training or consulting on global sourcing from Bendorf Associates.

Maintain ethical practices

These days, it’s important to ensure that overseas factories aren’t employing underage workers or treating their employees poorly. You’ll need to inspect factories before you sign a contract, but you can also do business with sourcing agents who make a point of doing business responsibly.

I recommend: Search the sites of companies in your industry that have a reputation for ethical practices; some produce corporate responsibility reports in which you may be able to learn who their suppliers are. In the footwear business, for instance, Timberland adheres strongly to ethical practices. If you’re in the jewelry or gift business, check out Mercado Global, a nonprofit sourcing company dedicated to improving the lives of the women artisans who make products for their clients.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

Have a sourcing agent sign a non-disclosure agreement before you give him or her information about your new product.
Once he or she has signed an NDA, give the agent as much information as possible, including specifications, measurements, and drawings, about the product you want produced.
Once you’ve chosen a factory, start with a small product run and inspect it before it leaves the factory.
Once you’ve chosen a factory, start with a small product run and inspect it before it leaves the factory.

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Sharing the Canton Fair

Dinner Party in Four Sea

Travel in Guangzhou

Ohool, Save time and money in Guangzhou

Weekend in Phoenix City Hotel

Guide to How to Find a Sourcing Agent

Visit trade shows

Decision time: a U.S.-based, global, or in-country sourcing agent?

Get the best prices

Maintain ethical practices

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