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Importing Children’s Dinnerware.

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:04:37 +0000

Are you looking for a fun product to import? Why not start your own business importing children’s dinnerware? Children love bright, colourful plates and mugs and they love the clever little characters that often decorate their dishes. Let your artistic side out and create your own designs. Not artistic? It doesn’t matter because there is a [...]

New Agreement OPENS China to More Flights

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:43:48 +0000

More flights, greater competition and lower fares on routes between Australia and China are now possible following the signing of a new air services agreement. Finalised in time for the Chinese New Year, the new arrangements will increase the available seats on routes between China and Australia by 70% by the end of this year, and, [...]

Importing Travel Towels

JOLT Consulting — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:18:52 +0000

If you are looking for products to import why not think about travel towels?

Importing Fashion

JOLT Consulting — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:28:57 +0000

With the import tariff down from 17.5% to 10% how can you resist. There are constant free trade agreements coming into place with many countries around the world such as Thailand that make it easy to import from.

Importing Fashion Boots

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:16:04 +0000

The gorgeous shoes in this picture are from the Myer winter fashion collection. Just look at those heels!

Selecting the right form of freight.

JOLT Consulting — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:41:11 +0000

There are a number of ways that you can move your products from the country of manufacture to your location. Methods include air, sea and, once arrived in the country, could also include road or rail. Each has its own advantage and disadvantages. So how do you choose which method is best for you? There are a [...]

Importing goods to Australia

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:18:58 +0000

Another thing to consider, importing clothing, this is great. Importing clothing to Australia, can be very profitable. From importing t-shirts, importing fashion, importing kids clothing, there is plenty of scope.

Lower Import Duty on Clothing Equals Greater Profit

JOLT Consulting — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:22:51 +0000

Lower Import Duty on Clothing Equals Greater Profit Whenever you import clothing into Australia it attracts an Import Duty of 17.5%. From January 2010 the duty payable falls to only 10%. (For many items it is dropping 5-10%). The lowering of the rate of duty payable is intended to allow Australian businesses to economically source [...]

Importing handbags

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:30:05 +0000

Design and Import PU Handbags As you know, I have a weakness for Versace handbags b,9ut I am also quite picky about the style of my bag. Don’t you hate it when you hunt high and low for the perfect bag and you just can’t find it? The chances are that if you can’t find the [...]

Our new look

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:22:44 +0000

Hi there We felt a change is as good as a new outfit, so here it is a fresh look with a fresh feel. Kicking off the new year a little early we have gone with a clean magazine look. We hope you like it. Keeping it simple, we always look at ways to take out [...]

Controlling the Quality of your Imports

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:26 +0000

You have heard of the term ‘quality control’ but what does it mean for your imports and when should you do it? We think that quality control should start even before manufacture does. When you find the manufacturer that you want to work with, start asking questions. You want to know what quality control systems he [...]

How to Sell Your Imports

JOLT Consulting — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:42:27 +0000

How you sell your products depends on the purpose of your business. Do you intend to become a wholesaler or a retailer? If you are a wholesaler you will be hoping to sell in volume. You will be supplying retailers with stock on a regular basis. You can establish your own website and sell online. You [...]

Importing Pet Accessories

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:27:03 +0000

Does your dog have a sense of style? Mine does. You should see him when he gets a new collar. His face beams with pride. Importing pet accessories can be fun especially if you like to play with style. The actual dogs can be fashion accessories these days, can’t they? Many people take their dogs everywhere [...]

Importing Organic Jewellery

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:07:13 +0000

Some of the loveliest pieces of jewellery available today are made from organic materials. Coral, shell, shark teeth and wood feature in many necklaces and pendants made overseas. They are cheap to buy and very easy to sell. The problem with organic jewellery is in its origin. They are derived from animals in one way or [...]

Importing Fashion Accessories For Men

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:27:56 +0000

When we think of fashion accessories we seem to think of women’s fashiion, don’t we? There is a whole market out there that we miss. Men love fashion, too, yet they have far less choice than women do. Importing fashion accessories for men can be a lot of fun. There are many different sectors within the [...]

Start Your Own EBay store with T-Shirts

JOLT Consulting — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:14:57 +0000

Who doesnt’ love a good t-shirt? They are the ultimate fashion accessory and they never date. Have you thought of creating your own line of tees? Don’t just buy in replica tees because apart from breaking our copyright laws, they are fairly common. Be unique. Come up with a new style or a new character to [...]

Are You Ready to Start Importing?

JOLT Consulting — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:48:19 +0000

What a great time it is to start an import business. Our dollar is almost on a par with the US dollar for the first time in years which means we are getting great value for money. Like any other business, though, you need to do some planning before you start. You need to be sure [...]

Importing Umbrellas.

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:23:54 +0000

Umbrella’s used to be something we would drag out as defense against the winter rain. Do you remember? They used to be black or dark blue or dull, plain colours. Today we use umbrella’s to protect against the sun as well as the rain. They have become a fashion accessory, now, haven’t they? If you decide [...]

Importing Children’s Beach Wear

JOLT Consulting — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:12:56 +0000

In Australia we are lucky to have a great climate which allows some of us to be at the beach all year round. That makes beach wear a necessity. Children’s beach wear is in huge demand especially if you can come up with something that is a little special like this one from Babes in the Shade. This [...]

Importing Summer Hats

JOLT Consulting — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:06:59 +0000

We have all heard the message about skin protection in summer and now most people elect to wear a hat or cap when outdoors. Hats are becoming a real fashion item and not just for racing season. Importing hats gives you a lot of great opportunities this summer. If you are starting a business and would [...]

Importing Bridal Jewellery

JOLT Consulting — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:03:14 +0000

If you have recently married or been involved with a wedding then you will know that weddings are big business. A lot of money is spent in making the day just right, For the bride, it iw worth every cent to look like the bride she has always dreamt of being. Bridal jewellery is a very [...]

Importing from China: Currency – The Rate of Exchange

JOLT Consulting — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:38 +0000

I have mental images of Australian importers dancing happy dances. Our Aussie dollar has reached to around 92c in the US dollar. That means we can get so much more for our dollar than we could a couple of years ago. It isn’t that long ago that our dollar was equal to about fifty US cents. While [...]

Handbags to import

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:59:40 +0000

We all love a gorgeous handbag and perhaps many of you want to make or import your own – but what do you need to do to make it happen. Importing bags and luggage has become big business but there are some things that you need to know before setting up such a business. * Designer copies [...]

Importing Children’s Clothing

JOLT Consulting — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:50:28 +0000

We have a kit which will help you to get started. Called our Import Readiness Kit this will help give you some really useful guidance. Don't forget that we can walk you through your import process, too.

Selling on EBay

JOLT Consulting — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:30:59 +0000

Selling your goods on an auction site is a great way to build a business. A site like eBay has a huge amount of traffic so take advantage of it by listing with them. Selling on eBay will allow you to build a client base, let you test out your product and pricing and get feedback [...]

Want Leather from Brazil?

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:36:27 +0000

Brazil may not be the first country that you think of when you search for leather goods to import. If so, then you could be missing out. Brazil has built a great leather industry and produces some remarkable products made of their soft, beautiful leather. They have an annual Leather Trade Fair that attracts thousands of [...]

Importing Sarongs

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:24 +0000

The sarong is an essential piece of beachwear and fast becoming the garment of choice for a lazy day in summer. Australia is such a beach loving nation that the sarong should be our national dress! Sarongs are very cheap to buy and to freight. They are available in a huge variety and if you can’t [...]

* Success with Importing Fashion Accessories Ebook *

JOLT Consulting — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:55 +0000

7 reasons to read Success with Importing Fashion Accessories: shutterstock_4085356 • Guide to the latest fashion trends and top-selling accessories • Tips on the best and most profitable accessories to import • Marketing and selling tips to ensure your accessories are constantly in demand • Points to consider when importing a new accessory line or updating existing products • Tips on meeting Standards Australia regulations • Planning and market research tips • Detailed explanations of popular accessory lines.

Importing Disney Products

JOLT Consulting — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:38:03 +0000

Disney products are eternally popular, aren’t they? I loved Mickey Mouse as a child and I see today’s children still loving him, too. Importing Disney products is fun especially if you love their characters. You could import stuffed toys, manchester or clothing all with the characters on them. For Disney products, your imagination is the limit. When [...]

Importing Beach Towels

JOLT Consulting — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:58:25 +0000

In summer Australia hits the pools or the beaches and beach towels flutter from the clothes lines in every backyard. No one can have too many beach towels. Towels are a great import item. They are cheap, starting at around $1.75 each. You can buy them readymade and import them directly or for a small charge you [...]

Importing Sunglasses

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:01:15 +0000

Sunglasses are an essential fashion accessory but they are also necessary to protect your vision particularly in hot and sunny climates. They sell well all year round and with summer coming along here in Australia it would be a great time to get your business going. You could create a range for adults or children. You [...]

Importing Clothing

JOLT Consulting — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:59:44 +0000

Importing clothing, it is a great business. You can design your own range and label them any which way you wish and enjoy the profits of custom manufacturing by next season. Importing clothing does require a good deal of time and money to do well. You should consider at least USD$5000 as a starting point for [...]

Importing shoes for summer

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:21:42 +0000

Have you thought about importing shoes, creating your own shoe brand even for the endless summer of Australia?

Importing Quality Products

JOLT Consulting — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:22 +0000

We know it is easy to find any old supplier on the Internet, give them a stash of your hard earned money and then sit back and wait for your order to arrive. Can we suggest how risky this is? There is no trust, no relationship, no accountability, nothing. If you are lucky it will [...]

Cultural Issues in Chinese Business

JOLT Consulting — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:55:42 +0000

The Chinese culture is very different to ours. If you want to build a successful business importing from China you need to understand their customs and values. A Chinese business person may come across as quite reserved and quiet. You might even think that they are indecisive, but you would be wrong. They approach decision making [...]

Importing Toys

JOLT Consulting — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:45:25 +0000

Importing toys can be a great business for you but buyer beware When you import toys did you know that you have product liability as the importer? That is right. You should definitely talk to your accountant and solicitor before you import toys. Of course importing toys can be fun and profitable as many plush items [...]

Overseas manufacturing

JOLT Consulting — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:33 +0000

Are you looking for an overseas manufacture? Do you need a factory to make your products because you don’t know how or cannot keep up with production demands or your costs are blowing out? These are all good reasons to take your manufacturing offshore. Overseas suppliers offer great pricing, professional product finish and often great packaging [...]

Currency for importing

JOLT Consulting — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:24:52 +0000

Importing from China? Do you know that most factories supply quotes and invoices in USD ? You need to make sure you follow the exchange rate fluctuations to make the most of your importing and to make sure you don’t pay too much for your goods due to a poor rate. Depending on your urgency, sometimes [...]

How To Make Importing Easy & Profitable!

JOLT Consulting — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:09:39 +0000

Whether you are an inventor who needs a prototype… a large production run of your inventions… a fashion designer who wants to lower your costs of your designs or you want to import products into Australia to sell on eBay… Jolt Consulting Pty Ltd can help you do all that and much more profitably, legally [...]

Importing for eBay sellers

JOLT Consulting — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:36 +0000

Do you want to import products to sell on your eBay store? What a great idea. There are much better profits on offer if you import. Especially if you can spend USD$2000 or more on one type of product you can have brilliant margins. Stay away from items with lots of sizes as this will reduce your margins. [...]

Learn how to import

JOLT Consulting — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:47:05 +0000

Would you like to learn how to import? We have great products in our estore all under $17 for you to get started. Click on the link to our ESTORE now Don’t waste your money on big expensive courses when you can start here with our simple guides for beginners. Work your way through our books covering, toys, [...]