Filed my LLC this week to start a logistics company — no trucks or warehouse yet, just trying to figure this out.

10+ years in warehousing/logistics ops (Amazon, Lineage Logistics, DB Schenker, RealTruck) and finally decided to build something of my own. This week I filed the LLC for Anchor Logistics — a hybrid model combining DTC pick-pack fulfillment with B2B freight/warehousing, focused on oversized/bulky goods (furniture, patio, pools, fitness equipment — the stuff that doesn’t fit neatly into standard shipping and fulfillment).

Still early — building out the operational side and figuring out the right infrastructure, while cold-outreaching to local retailers and DTC brands who deal with damage claims and shipping headaches on this kind of freight.

If anyone’s built a logistics company from scratch, I’d genuinely love to hear what worked for you.

Hey everyone,
I’m a business owner based in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with extensive hands-on experience in cross-border automotive imports and complex international logistics.
While auto imports from India don't make sense, I’m looking to leverage my supply chain expertise, local infrastructure, and market access to collaborate with Indian businesses.
How we can work together:
Your Representative in Russia: I can act as your local boots-on-the-ground partner, distributor, or representative for Indian products entering the Russian market.
Sourcing & Exports from Russia: I can help you find, procure, and ship Russian goods, materials, or equipment to India.
Logistics & Gateway: Clean navigation of customs, local compliance, and full supply chain execution inside Russia.
If you are looking to expand your reach into Russia or need a reliable local operational partner, let's connect. Drop a comment or send me a DM.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to connect with someone who is actively involved in exporting skincare and personal-care products from India to international markets.

I’d particularly be interested in connecting with:

1)Skincare manufacturers/exporters
2)Exporters supplying international brands or distributors
3)Professionals handling international sales/distribution

Anyone experienced with the export process, compliance, documentation, and overseas buyers
If you’re involved in this space or can connect me with someone who is, please DM me. I’d be happy to discuss further.
Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from people who have experience with e-commerce, dropshipping, food products, or online distribution.

I’m from Montenegro and I currently own around 150+ olive trees. The trees are mine and I have access to the production of the olive oil as well.

The problem is that the local market is pretty small. Most of the demand here comes from tourists during the summer season, but even then, there’s only so much I can realistically sell locally.

This got me thinking about whether I could turn the olive oil into a small international business instead.

I’m not really interested in competing with supermarket olive oil on price. I’m thinking more along the lines of a small-batch, premium product, with the story and origin being part of the value — something like olive oil produced from a small family-owned olive farm in Montenegro, with proper quality testing, harvest information, etc.

I’m still figuring out the best business model, though.

One idea I had was to work as a **supplier/producer** and find people who already have experience with e-commerce and could sell the product in their market.

For example:

Me → wholesale/distribution partner → customer

The partner could handle the webshop, marketing and customers, while I would handle the production, bottling, packaging and supplying the product.

Another possibility would be a dropshipping-style model, where someone has their own online store and I fulfill the orders directly to their customers. However, I’m not sure if that makes sense for a product like olive oil, especially considering international shipping, food regulations, customs, etc.

I’ve also thought about potentially doing **private label**, where an existing online food/gourmet brand could sell olive oil under their own brand and I would be the producer/supplier.

I’m basically trying to figure out which of these models makes the most sense.

A few questions I’d really appreciate some input on:

- Is selling olive oil internationally through e-commerce realistically viable?
- Would you approach this as dropshipping, wholesale, distribution, or private label?
- How difficult is it to deal with international shipping and food regulations?
- Would you focus on finding individual online retailers, restaurants, specialty food stores, or distributors?
- What would make you interested in buying olive oil from a small producer rather than an established brand?
- Does the fact that the product is from Montenegro and comes from a small olive farm have enough value to build a premium brand around?
- What would be the best way to find potential partners who already have an audience or an online store?

I’m not looking to immediately build a huge business. I’d be happy to start small, test the market with a limited amount of product, and see if there’s actual demand before investing heavily.

And if anyone here already runs an online food/gourmet store, has experience with olive oil, or thinks they could potentially be a good distribution/e-commerce partner, **feel free to DM me.**

I’d also genuinely appreciate any criticism or advice from people who have tried something similar.

Thanks!

Looking for someone who's actually been in the China sourcing/import game for a while — not reading about it, doing it. You know the real friction points, not the surface-level "just use AliExpress" stuff.

I've got a few years of hands-on experience on the sourcing and resale side, decent understanding of the mechanics, and I'm looking to move past the small-scale stuff into something that actually produces real profit this time, not just enough to reinvest and stay flat.

Not looking for someone chasing a get-rich-quick angle after watching a few videos. Not looking for a finance guru either. Just someone with real time in the market who's thought seriously about where this is heading and wants to talk shop, maybe build something together if it makes sense.

If that's you, drop a comment or DM.

Over the past few months, we’ve been introducing a premium Korean skincare product to different markets around the world.

The product is currently sold through clinics and professional skincare channels in Korea, and we’ve recently started testing its potential in various international markets as well.

Rather than focusing on mass distribution, we’re interested in understanding how different regions respond to premium Korean skincare products with a strong clinical background.

Some people have asked whether the product is available for import, distribution, or market testing in their country.

At the moment, we’re open to conversations with experienced importers, distributors, retailers, and traders who understand their local market and are interested in premium skincare.

The brand name is not being shared publicly for now, but I’m happy to provide more information via DM.

It’s always interesting to hear how premium Korean skincare is perceived in different parts of the world.

Hey everyone, I am looking to connect with anyone who has experience importing peptides legally into Europe (using my registered company) from overseas wholesalers to resell. The issue is that most Chinese suppliers that provide commercial invoices, declare something else to customs, which makes it hard to declare it to accounting and also makes me legally liable in case customs find out.

Does anyone have experience with importing peptides into Europe from an overseas wholesaler, specifically from China? What was your experience with shipping and customs clearance? If you have reliable factory details or advice on navigating the logistics safely, I would really appreciate you sharing your insights. Thanks!

3️⃣Tax Incentive Policies for Foreign Resident Individuals

✊Income earned by resident individuals^(1) from within and outside China is subject to individual income tax.

>1. A resident individual refers to a person who has a domicile within China, or who does not have a domicile but has resided in China for a total of 183 days or more within a single tax year.

Foreigners qualifying as resident individuals have the option to enjoy one of the two preferential policies below (temporarily in effect until December 31, 2027):

➡️Housing allowances, language training fees, children's education fees, and other subsidies are exempt from paying individual income tax.

➡️Apply general policies of individual income tax special additional deduction in China (Expenditures for children's education, house renting, supporting parents, etc., are deductible from comprehensive taxable income)

4️⃣Tax Incentive Policies for Foreign Non-resident Individuals

💰Non-resident individuals^(2) are subject to individual income tax only on income derived from within China.

>2. A non-resident individual refers to a person who has no domicile in China and does not reside there, or a person who has no domicile and resides in China for less than 183 days in a single tax year.

💰An individual with no domicile in China who resides in China for a total of 183 days in a year for less than six consecutive years, upon filing with the competent tax authority, is exempt from paying individual income tax on his income derived from outside China and paid by foreign entities or individuals.

🏠Foreign individuals receiving dividends from FIEs are exempt from individual income tax.

Supplier background checks are a standard business practice in China. As a practicing lawyer, I regularly oversee large-scale supplier due diligence projects that require comprehensive risk assessment, verifying basic corporate information, litigation history, operational capacity, financial solvency, market credibility, and sometimes reviewing compliance issues.

For simple, low-risk procurement scenarios, full-scale due diligence is not always cost-effective. You can complete reliable preliminary background checks through accessible online resources^(1).

>1. ONLINE PLATFORMS
🎩official platforms, such as the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System and the Judgment Enforcement Information Disclosure Platform
💻mainstream commercial verification platforms, say, Qichacha, Tianyancha, Aiqicha, etc.
🚩All the information mentioned in the following Tips can be found on these platforms. However, the information isn’t always 100% accurate, so sometimes cross-checking is needed.

Step1️⃣ Verify Basic Corporate Information

Key verification items

Official company name, legal representative, shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners, registered address, registered capital, establishment date, core business scope, and any historical changes to the above information.

Practical tips

• A short operating history (less than 3 years) and frequent core business adjustments of a supplier typically signal operational instability. This does not necessarily mean the company is untrustworthy or unfit for cooperation, but it merits further targeted verification.
• It is common in China for a company’s shareholders, legal representative or actual controller to hold stakes in multiple enterprises. However, if most of their affiliated companies have been dissolved or had their business licenses revoked, you must exercise extreme caution. Such a track record may indicate the controller habitually deregisters old companies and establishes new ones to evade after-sales and contractual liabilities.
• If multiple seemingly unrelated enterprises are registered under the same address as your target supplier, the location is likely a centralized virtual registration address. This means the supplier may lack an actual on-site operation or physical office. For self-claimed manufacturers, their production may occur in small, unregulated family workshops. While this does not equate to inferior product quality, on-site or remote video verification is essential.
• Status of registered capital requires case-by-case evaluation. A disproportionately high registered capital with zero actual paid-in capital usually suggests the company is inflating its operational scale and financial strength. For this type of enterprises, we recommend cooperating with them cautiously, as their liquidity and solvency may collapse at any time.
• A social security contribution headcount of zero indicates the supplier has no formal full-time employees. It may operate entirely via outsourcing, or even function as a shell company with no independent production facilities.

Step2️⃣ Check Litigation and Enforcement Records

Key verification items

The company’s litigation and arbitration history, litigation records of its affiliated shareholders, legal representative and actual controller, and all court enforcement records targeting the company and its key affiliated individuals.

Practical tips

• Ordinary litigation or arbitration cases are commonplace for operating enterprises. Nevertheless, you should terminate all cooperation intentions immediately if the supplier or its core affiliated parties have active court enforcement records, particularly if they are listed as judgment debtors.
• Most publicly accessible court judgments are available online^(2). Suppliers with a high volume of contract dispute lawsuits are best avoided. For non-delivery-related cases, further detailed analysis is required. In particular, enterprises with frequent private lending disputes or labor disputes pose major risks, as their liquidity, delivery ability and solvency may collapse at any time because of the enforcement of a valid judgement.

>2. Full-text judgments from the past one to two years may not be fully available online, as Chinese courts implement standardized anonymization measures to protect personal and corporate privacy.

• Commercial platforms like Qichacha also document personal litigation records of corporate affiliates. A high number of individual lawsuits among affiliated shareholders, legal representative and actual controller is a strong red flag for cooperation. Most Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises lack strict corporate independence from their shareholders, meaning shareholders’ personal debt and legal disputes often easily undermine the company’s financial and operational stability.

I’m curious about global business communities:

which countries or communities are known for having strong internal business networks, trust, mentorship, and connections that help members succeed?

For example, Jewish, Chinese, Indian, Lebanese, Armenian, etc. — but I’d love to hear perspectives from around the world.

What makes these networks so effective?

Hello everyone,

Roshopp is a lifestyle and apparel brand that merges creativity with culture to deliver bold, expressive designs. We are currently in need of a sourcing Agent for our new design.

Role Description This is a remote contract role for a Sourcing Agent Specialized in TPU and Leather Bags. The Sourcing Agent will identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers for TPU and leather bag production, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to Roshopp’s design and brand standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching and qualifying manufacturers, requesting and comparing quotations, negotiating pricing and terms, and overseeing sample development and approvals. The role also involves monitoring production timelines, coordinating logistics with internal teams, and maintaining accurate documentation for contracts and purchasing activities. The agent will collaborate closely with design, operations, and quality teams to ensure that sourced materials and products align with Roshopp’s creative vision and ethical sourcing guidelines.

Locations: China, Turkey, Vietnam
Qualifications:

-Demonstrated skills in Sourcing and Procurement, specifically for TPU and leather materials and bag manufacturing.
-Proficiency in Purchasing and Contract Management to oversee orders, supplier agreements, and documentation.
-Experience in Contract Negotiation, with the ability to secure favorable terms while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
-Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and compliance requirements for fashion accessories and bags.
-Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail in pricing, lead times, and product specifications.
-Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with remote teams and international suppliers.
-Familiarity with ethical sourcing, sustainability practices, and vendor risk assessment is beneficial.
-Prior experience in fashion, apparel, or accessories sourcing; a relevant degree or certification in supply chain, business, or a related field is an advantage.

Looking for some guidance for a jewelry manufacturer based in India who wants to enter the US B2B and B2C market. They manufacture gold, diamond, silver and gemstone jewelry.

What is the best way to enter the US market? What paperwork, licenses, certifications or import requirements are needed? For B2B, how can they connect with retailers, wholesalers or distributors in the US? For B2C, what are the best channels to start selling that actually work?

Any leads, suggestions or guidance from people familiar with the US jewelry market would be appreciated.