How We Sell Umbrellas Across the Belt and Road: Our Journey to 100+ Countries
From one-meter booths to branded global orders, From an old printer to AI-powered livestreaming, I’ve been selling umbrellas for over a decade— But what I really sell is a bridge...
Looking for Sustainable Umbrellas for Your Brand? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you're sourcing umbrellas for your company, event, or marketing campaign, and sustainability is part of your brand’s DNA — you're probably asking: Are there umbrellas made from recycled or...
How I Sell Umbrellas: If You Don’t Understand Human Nature, Don’t Do Sales
Spring is the season of new beginnings. For any business, sales isn’t just about growth — it’s survival. I’ve been selling umbrellas for years. Not just any umbrellas — custom-made,...
Sorry, We Can’t Please Everyone.”
A story about choices, cheap deals, and learning when to let go. Last week, one of my teammates looked genuinely discouraged. She had spent over two months working with a...
“Is Switching Suppliers Really the Solution?”
A quiet reminder from one business owner to another. A few weeks ago, I received a message from a German buyer I didn’t know. She wasn’t writing to place an...
It’s Just an Umbrella… Or Is It?
It’s Just an Umbrella… Or Is It? A quiet reflection on design, detail, and what people really remember. “It’s just an umbrella,” someone said to me once — probably during...
The Customers We Didn’t Keep
The Customers We Didn’t Keep A quiet reflection on saying “no,” growing up, and learning who we’re really here for. We all love to talk about the customers we win....
What We Talk About When We Talk About Quality
A quiet reflection on the invisible decisions that shape everything you feel. Some buyers ask us: “Can you share your inspection reports?” Of course we can. And we do —...
From Design to Delivery: A Step-by-Step Look at the Custom Umbrella Process
Ordering a custom umbrella isn’t something most people do every day, so it’s normal to have a few nerves about it. Will the colours be right? How long will it...
The Real Difference Between Traders and Manufacturers in the Umbrella Industry
Buying umbrellas in bulk can be confusing when you’re faced with both trading companies and manufacturers offering similar products. In the umbrella industry, understanding who you’re dealing with (and why...
New Export Rules in China – What Our Clients Need to Know
Dear Customers, To combat tax evasion among certain export companies, the Chinese government has introduced a new policy set to be enforced starting October 1st. The policy requires that all...
Custom Umbrellas for Events: Print, Colour, and Style Trends in 2025
There’s something about an umbrella that makes it more than just another event freebie. It’s functional, yes — but with the right design, it becomes a statement. A memory. A...
How Can I Make My Event Umbrellas Stand Out at Corporate Events?
Let’s be honest — nobody gets excited about an umbrella. Not at first. But here’s the thing: when the weather turns or the sun’s baking down and you hand someone...
Top 5 Things to Know Before Buying Umbrellas for Your Next Event
Buying umbrellas for an event might sound like a straightforward job — until you actually start looking into it. All of a sudden, you’re hit with questions: How many do...
Kenyan Young Man’s First Order of Outdoor Umbrellas from China
A Client Request That Wasn’t Easy Jason is walking through the crowded streets of Nairobi, and he’s on the phone through his earphones. He is a 28-year-old project manager at a local...
Trust Across 8,000 Kilometers: A Trader’s Lesson From China
Trust Across 8,000 Kilometers: A Trader’s Lesson From China On Dengfeng Street in Guangzhou, you can see people of all colors under the streetlights at night. The Nigerian businessman, Ahmed,...
Need It Fast? Get Custom Umbrellas Delivered During Your Canton Fair Trip
If you are making the trip to the Canton Fair, your schedule is probably quite tight. After all, it is a massive fair, with a huge number of things to...
Just Minutes from the Canton Fair: Fast, Fuss-Free Umbrella Sourcing for Buyers on the Move
If you’re going to the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, you’ll know that it can be an absolute whirlwind and a bit chaotic. There are thousands of suppliers packed into one...
Top 5 Things to Look for in a Custom Umbrella Manufacturer in Guangzhou
So, you’re looking for a custom umbrella manufacturer in Guangzhou? You might be going to the Canton fair, or maybe you just heard that there are good suppliers in this...
Designing Custom Logo Umbrellas
Designing Custom Logo Umbrellas: Tips for Maximum Impact At this point, you probably know how valuable good corporate umbrellas can be. Just remember, they are walking billboards for your business....