Services.
Four modular service areas. Mix what you need, skip what you don't. Engagements run from one-off projects to ongoing monthly retainers.
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Sourcing & Supplier Matching
Find the right factory in the world's largest manufacturing base — without flying blind through Alibaba listings or trade-show floors.
- — Targeted supplier shortlist (3–8 candidates per brief)
- — Factory verification — registration, capacity, export history
- — Live factory walkthroughs by video or in person
- — Sample coordination and unboxing video
- — Small-batch order management
- — Price benchmarking across the Pearl River Delta
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China Trip & Operations Desk
Your China trip planned end-to-end, your factory visits arranged, your interpreter and driver ready before you land.
- — Trip itinerary tailored to your supplier list
- — Hotel, airport pickup, and intercity transport
- — Bilingual interpretation (English ↔ Mandarin)
- — Meeting facilitation and minutes
- — Trade-show accompaniment (Canton Fair, HKTDC, etc.)
- — Document translation for contracts and specs
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Market & Trade Intelligence
Decisions need data that's actually current. I produce structured research grounded in customs records, marketplace signals, and on-the-ground observation.
- — Industry and competitor mapping
- — HS-code-level import/export analysis
- — Cross-border trade flow studies
- — Channel and pricing intelligence
- — Custom market-entry briefs
- — Monthly trend updates for retainer clients
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China Social Media & Content
For overseas brands wanting Chinese-consumer presence — built on Xiaohongshu, WeChat, and Douyin, with content that doesn't read like a translation.
- — Platform strategy: Xiaohongshu vs Douyin vs WeChat
- — Account setup and verification
- — Localized content production (notes, short video, articles)
- — KOC seeding and creator partnerships
- — Tmall Global / cross-border e-commerce advisory
- — Performance reporting in plain English
The full scope
Everything I can take off your plate, organized by the four roles I play for clients.
Your China Resources Hub
Stay ahead of the market without being here.
- Influencer access
- Connect with Chinese KOLs relevant to your product or service.
- Industry association entry
- Join Chinese trade and industry associations for credibility and exposure.
- Supplier information access
- Tap into a curated list of reliable suppliers tailored to your needs.
- Supplier matchmaking
- Direct introductions to key players and decision-makers.
- Market news digest
- Weekly email briefing with curated insights and new opportunities.
- Expansion exploration
- Discover adjacent business models, product verticals, and regional growth areas.
- Other possibilities
- Flexible support for any China-related sourcing or networking request.
Your Personal Operations Desk in China
You send the idea — I run the ground work.
- Local reception & coordination
- I personally host you and your team during visits to China.
- Translation services
- English–Chinese translation, plus other languages on request.
- Factory audits
- Standard checklist or customized video walk-throughs.
- Business trip planning
- Complete logistics: itinerary, hotel, transport, translator.
- Sourcing & logistics support
- In-person vendor visits, sample coordination, and shipment assistance.
- Event & forum participation
- Represent or accompany you at trade shows and local business events.
- Media exposure
- Feature in Chinese B2B or consumer-facing media.
Your Trusted Execution Partner
Not just information — things done, the way you would do them.
- Market feedback testing
- Collaborate with KOLs to collect direct product feedback.
- Custom business reports
- Data-rich suggestions based on trends, platform signals, and user behavior.
- Weekly insight newsletter
- Market movements, product trends, and opportunity alerts.
- Unlimited consultation access
- Ask anything, anytime. Your long-term thinking partner.
Your Back Office in Guangzhou
A flexible extension of your team inside China.
- Content operations
- Copywriting, visuals, campaign planning.
- Ad management
- Efficient spending across Chinese and global platforms.
- Digital marketing
- Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), TikTok/Douyin, Facebook, and more.
- SEO & online strategy
- Enhance discoverability across languages and platforms.
- Sales support
- Handle inbound queries, follow-ups, or sales calls.
- HR & staffing referrals
- Find qualified freelancers or part-time staff in China.
How engagements work
Initial contact
You email or message with a question, brief, or rough idea. No form to fill in. No qualification call.
Video conference
A 30–45 minute call to understand your context, goals, and constraints. Free, no commitment.
Proposal
Within a few days, you receive a written proposal — scope, deliverables, timeline, fee. Plain language, no fluff.
Service begins
50% deposit confirms the engagement. Work starts within the agreed window, with regular updates.
Feedback & follow-up
Final review, debrief, and — if useful — a path to ongoing engagement.
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