The most important party in China is coming: the Chinese New Year 2019. In this occasion, it will take place on February 5th. To be aware and anticipate the unforeseen taking into account how the Chinese New Year affects the import of hardware is a good strategy and from IBMH we are always ready to help you solve any kind of problem that may arise. […]
It’s a reality, our capacity to begin new tasks is unlimited. However, our capacity to finish those same tasks is not. That’s why having a suitable work methodology and the ability to set limits on the number of projects in progress is very important. […]
Today, we want to talk about two qualities that directly impact Business Productivity. At IBMH we constantly work to promote among our team: Proactivity and Ownership. But how exactly do you define these two qualities? A proactive person doesn’t need someone to tell them to act. Nor do they require detailed instructions, nor do they freeze in the face of a problem. Rather, they quickly analyze the possible solutions. They choose the one they consider to be most appropriate, and implement or propose it. In other words, they focus directly on the solution instead of the problem itself. A sense of ownershipis found in those people who take responsibility for the consequences or results of a task, project, etc. It’s the opposite of “passing the buck” to other people or making up excuses to justify why they’re not doing everything that needs to be done to achieve a desired result. A [...]
Do you know how important the guest-host relationship in the hardware industry in China is? A few days ago, we shared a few recommendations on how you should act if a Chinese business partner invites you to their country in order to do business or close a deal. And today, we’re going to tell you what you should do if you are the one doing the hosting. […]
Do you think having more time would improve your productivity? You can’t buy more Time. We all have the same amount of time in this world, and all we can do is try to be more Productive. Make the most of it. Knowing how to make the most of your time can make the difference between being successful and being unsuccessful. What really differentiates us from each other is what we do with that time each day. We all have the same 24 hours to work with. If you want your business to succeed, be productive. And actually, it isn’t about being busier or working long hours; there is a method behind squeezing the most profits out of your time. […]
Interest in the Canton Fair for importers of Chinese furniture hardware is completely understandable. Canton Fair it’s the largest expo fair in the world. Whether or not they ought to attend the fair is one of the first questions asked by any company starting to import furniture and door hardware from China. […]
Do you think that internal communication in hardware import companies is a common practice? Well, you might be surprised to know that, unfortunately, internal communication hasn’t always been given much thought. Often, it is considered something secondary within a company’s communication and marketing plan. […]
In any business, it’s necessary to stop, pause, think, and take some time to analyze things. It’s hard to do, since daily activities bring inertia, but the importance of stopping to improve your furniture hardware business is that it will allow you to be more profitable, efficient and active. And let’s not kid ourselves, that’s what we all want for our teams. Who said that stopping is contradictory to advancing? Let’s take a look… […]
Deadlines, last minute problems, requirements of hardware suppliers and customers… During the day it is not easy to maintain the motivation of the team in your furniture hardware business, right? We know that with so much stress, it is easy for us to forget what is most valuable in our company: the workers. […]
Talking about VPNs in China is a somewhat delicate subject, but also an essential one when you come to visit us. We live and work in China, and we know that it’s helpful for us to share our experience with our clients. In fact, this trait makes us unique. Because being leaders in the construction and furniture hardware market isn’t enough for us. We want to be a trusted company that supports our clients in every aspect. That’s why today we’ll explain; does a furniture hardware importer in China need a VPN? What is a VPN? We’ve all heard of them, and many of you may have even used them in your company, but it’s always good to refresh your memory on some concepts. VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network”. In simple terms, they are apps that ensure the privacy of all the information you manage online. In fact, there [...]
