by Admin | Aug 21, 2015 | Chinese Business Culture, News
The importance of Face in Chinese culture We’ve all heard of ‘face’. Even in English, it’s common to talk about losing face, or saving face. But face in Chinese culture is far more important. Understanding how it works can be very useful....
by Admin | Aug 19, 2015 | Chinese Business Culture, News, Product Sourcing
‘Made in China 2025.’ Have you heard the phrase? We certainly have. It’s the official ten year plan to transform Chinese manufacturing, published in May this year. Manufacturing drives the Chinese economy. In recent times, it’s facing major...
by Admin | Jul 28, 2015 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Many of Hornet’s sourcing projects start with finding a factory in China. Today we’re sharing a real-life example of how we do that. Background The client for this project is working with us to source an apparently straightforward product. Bamboo stakes...
by Admin | Jul 3, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
‘Plan less. Live more.’ Play more. Relax more. Explore more. Unwind more. Indulge more. That’s the promise of HotelTonight, a last-minute hotel booking app which has just launched in Australia. (‘Surf more.’) HotelTonight may be a hi-tech San...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2015 | Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) was signed in Canberra on 17 June 2015. One more step in the process, but it will still take time for ChAFTA to come into force. Here are the key points for Australian importers. Parliamentary Process The Agreement...
by Admin | May 28, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Compliance is an important consideration when sourcing internationally and importing to Australia. There are multiple aspects of compliance. This article outlines major issues you need to consider. Hornet Group have a decade of experience sourcing from China. ...