Often times, when a start up is ready to manufacture...they’ve made it passed the many phases that precede in product development…start ups believe it makes the most sense to travel to visit the factories. Sounds like a great idea in theory…but this usually leads to a slippery slope of mistakes if done incorrectly. Learn about the changing landscape in China and how the rising costs of labor is effecting factory willingness to work with small startups.

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