Articles tagged with: Manufacturing
So many people are afraid to manufacture overseas because they are afraid of one thing…….customs! Transporting your goods to the USA and passing customs can be a scary idea if you don’t know anything about it. Most manufacturers (meaning you) use a freight forwarder to take care of the travel plans for their products. The Freight Forwarder will book room in a container for your merchandise, hire a customs broker to accompany it through US customs once it lands and then deliver it to your place of business…….without you having …
Ask The Entreprenette, Importing, Manufacturing, Nuts & Bolts »
Just look at this new Entreprenette photo! I arrived at the beach yesterday (on my vacation!) to find these two enterprising young women with a jewelry stand…..selling necklaces made from sea shells and beach rocks with natural holes in them. They win my vote for the best new business of the week. All they needed was an idea and voila – instant product line.
What I admire about them, is that they saw an opportunity and went for it. They happened upon the shells and rocks on …
Business, Innovative ideas, Inventions, Kids, Manufacturing »
This question came up in my Ask Sarah call this week and it seems to be a confusing topic for a lot of Entreprenettes. Not to be confused with a cutting ticket, a spec sheet gives all the details of what is needed to make the item. A cutting ticket gives the quantities or sizes so they know how many to make and exactly what to make.
If you manufacture overseas, I suggest giving a purchase order that shows style numbers and quantities, plus a cutting ticket with sizes if apparel …
Ask The Entreprenette, Manufacturing, Sarah Shaw »
Struggling to find a manufacturer and bring your idea to life? Trying to figure this out on your own can be a frustrating process…..and you are not alone. Thanks to the amazing Entreprenette Experts, here are 44 tips on how to find a manufacturer. Be sure to have a pen and paper ready because there are awesome resources in here.
1. Leverage B2B resources
How To Find A Manufacturer?
The best way to find a good manufacturer is to leverage the online B2B and Supply chain systems. We recommend setting up accounts …
Innovative ideas, Licensing, Manufacturing, Tips From The Entreprenette Handbook »
Dear Sarah,What are the pros and cons of manufacturing in the USA vs. Overseas and vice versa?
Thanks,
Robin Humphrey http://www.robincharlotte.com
Hey Robin,
Thanks for this great question. This can be complicated so I am going to give you the short answer…..even thought it’s not that short!
Pros of manufacturing in the USA:
You can see/meet them face to face.
You don’t have to give a 30% deposit to start.
You can monitor the progress yourself.
You save on fed-x charges for samples and stuff.
You can usually make smaller quantities.
You might get faster delivery if it’s local.
Pros …
