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B2B Marketplaces Revisited

Version One Ventures

boom – expectations were high for B2B (product) marketplaces. Yet today, the world of B2B marketplaces still lags far behind its B2C counterpart. By reducing the friction for North American companies to find suppliers in China, they’ve been the most successful B2B marketplace to date. How to monetize a B2B marketplace.

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Think Ahead – Is It Time To Make Use Of China Sourcing Agents For Your Business?

YoungUpstarts

The answer is simple: China sourcing. Before we can explain what and how sourcing products from China helps and how to choose China sourcing agents, let’s first understand the concept of sourcing itself. How can you find China manufacturing companies with ease? E-commerce B2B. Benefits of China sourcing agents.

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Ecommerce Trendwatching: How To Find, Follow, and Set Trends

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In 2023, personalization will remain a critical aspect of e-commerce trends, whether you are B2B or B2C. A vivid example of a trendsetting market could be China, as it is known for its phenomenal success in the e-commerce industry. We dug deeper into the other part of analytics and found that this trend is growing in many countries.

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4 Ways Sales Can Help Your Company Offset Losses From Trump’s Trade Wars

YoungUpstarts

Moreover, a trade war with China, the world’s second largest economy, has created volatility in the stock markets and upheaval for certain corporate sectors. The situation could become even more tangled if the effects from China spill over into the rest of Asia (or beyond) due to intertwined supply chains.

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Observations from my trip to India

Version One Ventures

A few observations from my time in India: Geography India recently surpassed China to become the world’s most populous country. E-commerce (DTC and infrastructure), fin tech (lending, payments), healthcare and B2B marketplaces are some of the verticals that have seen tremendous growth.

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Coping With Late Payment – Managing Asia’s Slow Payers

YoungUpstarts

A total of 30 per cent of business-to-business (B2B) invoices issued to foreign companies were paid late and 6.5 Credit insurance plays a critical role in ensuring successful international B2B trade, as it covers the risk of financial loss that can occur when trade credit is offered and a bad debt occurs. Set credit limits.

Singapore 191
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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

Are China and India still the “factory” and “outsourced service provider” of the world? China alone has 143 cities which meet this size. They should also consider launching online B2C or B2B platforms incorporating mobile and social-commerce. A “China + 1″ Strategy.