You need a manufacturing partner in consumer electronics who understands their business culture, speaks the language and is on the ground in China.

  • DIY China - Online Academy

    What Is It?

    Online Virtual Training - flexible & on-demand 24/7
    3-Core Pillars - learn our proven formula for succeeding in China
    Step by Step - actionable guidance along the entire set-up process
    Cultural Do's & Don'ts - pit falls to avoid + processes & systems

  • DIY China - Online Academy

    Who's It For?

    Entrepreneurs & Individuals - seeking flexible, on-demand training
    Start Ups & Small Business - moving from design to production
    Anyone - looking for complete step by step guide to set up in China
    Everyone - who has dealt with China previously and been burnt

  • DIY China - Online Academy

    What Does It Include?

    On-Line Academy - access to our on-line training platform
    On-Demand - 24/7 full flexibility, learn at your convenience
    Step by Step - highly practical actionable tasks each module
    Fully Tailored Coaching - (add-on) for customised client support

  • Do It Yourself - Online Academy

    What Is It?

    Online Virtual Training -
    flexible & on-demand 24/7
    3-Core Pillars -
    learn our proven formula for succeeding in China 
    Step by Step -
    actionable guidance along the entire set-up process 
    Cultural Do's & Don'ts -
    pit falls to avoid + processes & systems

  • Do It Yourself - Online Academy

    Who's It For?

    Entrepreneurs & Individuals -
    seeking flexible, on-demand training
    Start Ups & Small Business -
    moving from design to production
    Anyone -
    looking for complete step by step guide to set up in China
    Everyone -
    who has dealt with China previously and been burnt

  • Do It Yourself - Online Academy

    What Does It Include?

    On-Line Academy -
     access to our on-line training platform
    On-Demand -
    24/7 full flexibility, learn at your convenience
    Step by Step -
    highly practical actionable tasks each module
    Fully Tailored Coaching -
    (add-on) for customised client support

What Are The Main Benefits?

What Are The Main Benefits?

Peace of Mind

We have condensed our 20+ years experience down into a practical & actionable step by step guide. You don’t need to re-invent the wheel.

Peace of Mind

We have condensed our 20+ years experience down into a practical & actionable step by step guide. You don’t need to re-invent the wheel.

Simple and Clear

Dealing with China can be seen as complex and confusing when you don’t have the expertise, we simplify and clarify the whole process for you.

Simple and Clear

Dealing with China can be seen as complex and confusing when you don’t have the expertise, we simplify and clarify the whole process for you.

Complete Control

Remain in the drivers seat as you build those important relationships in China directly. No middle-man to chase, no guessing what’s going on.

Complete Control

Remain in the drivers seat as you build those important relationships in China directly. No middle-man to chase, no guessing what’s going on.

Tell Me More!
  • Whether looking for on-demand training for yourself or your team, our DIY China Academy is designed uniquely to bridge the gap between AU & CN business.
  • We have distilled down 20+ years of experience working with China factories into everything you need to know and implement and nothing more. 
  • You will learn the cultural do’s and don’ts, pit falls to avoid, best practices, plus the processes and systems to put in place.
  • You will be guided step by step through the entire process of setting up in China from protecting your design IP all the way to placing your first order and quality control.
  • You will be given practical, actionable steps at the end of each module to ensure you stay ontrack in bringing your product design to life.
  • Whether looking for on-demand training for yourself or your team, our DIY China Academy is designed uniquely to bridge the gap between AU & CN business.
  • We have distilled down 20+ years of experience working with China factories into everything you need to know and implement and nothing more. 
  • You will learn the cultural do’s and don’ts, pit falls to avoid, best practices, plus the processes and systems to put in place.
  • You will be guided step by step through the entire process of setting up in China from protecting your design IP all the way to placing your first order and quality control.
  • You will be given practical, actionable steps at the end of each module to ensure you stay ontrack in bringing your product design to life.
3-Core Pillars
3-Core Pillars

Navigate.
Through the Path of Least Resistance
Proven Processes + Streamlined Systems

Mediate.
By Bridging the Gap Between Two Cultures
Concise Communication + Cultural Clarity

Insulate.
Through Deliberate Building For Peace of Mind
Focused on Prevention + Additional Protection

Navigate.
Through the Path of Least Resistance
Proven Processes + Streamlined Systems

Mediate.
By Bridging the Gap Between Two Cultures
Concise Communication + Cultural Clarity

Insulate.
Through Deliberate Building For Peace of Mind
Focused on Prevention + Additional Protection

Navigate.
Through the Path of Least Resistance
Proven Processes + Streamlined Systems

Mediate.
By Bridging the Gap Between Two Cultures
Concise Communication + Cultural Clarity

Insulate.
Through Deliberate Building For Peace of Mind
Focused on Prevention + Additional Protection

What Does It Cover?
What Does It Cover?

What Does It Cover?

  • Why setting a clear benchmark is so important
  • How to set a clear reference point
  • Getting everyone on the same page
  • What to send and what not to send
  • How to conduct an extensive supplier search in China
  • Which platform to use and how to communicate with Factories
  • Vetting suppliers for size, reliability, and direct manufacturing
  • Communication with China do’s and don’ts
  • How to conduct visits to potential suppliers without being there
  • Evaluating their systems and processes for reliability and consistency
  • Assessing quality control, component handling, and product storage
  • Setting up meaningful relationships from the start
  • How to request a quote for best outcomes
  • Negotiating with factories the right way
  • Legal agreements in place for IP Protection
  • Gauging prices and comparing apples with apples
  • Choosing a final supplier
  • Keeping a plan B in place
  • IP Protection suitable for China
  • Establish legal credibility in the Chinese system
  • Initiate prototype production with chosen suppliers
  • Ensuring prototypes are based on agreed specifications
  • Initial testing to identify and resolve issues
  • Refining prototypes for sample phase
  • Consider tooling for certain products
  • Ensure ownership of molds is protected
  • What could go wrong and can be mitigated in design
  • What could go wrong and can be mitigated with jigs
  • Creation of production-ready samples
  • Refining samples; the back and forth process
  • Refining of designs and tooling
  • How to perform testing to ensure proper fit, function and durability
  • What is a pilot production run and why is it so important
  • Conducting a pilot run remotely by effectively
  • Testing and refining of processes, assembly, packaging, and quality control
  • Identify and address any issues before full-scale production
  • Initiate prototype production with chosen suppliers
  • Ensuring prototypes are based on agreed specifications
  • Initial testing to identify and resolve issues
  • Refining prototypes for sample phase
Membership Options
Membership Options

DIY China Academy – Membership Options

DIY China Academy Membership Options

Which Academy Membership Is Right For You?

Which Academy Membership
Is Right For You?

Head-Start

Academy Membership
$ $5997
AUD
Payment Options Available
  • Interactive Online Portal Access 6 Months
  • Chinese Contract Templates NNN* Agreement
  • Not Included With Bronze Membership
  • Not Included With Bronze Membership
  • *Non-Disclose Non-Compete Non-Circumvent
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Core

Academy Membership
$ $7997
AUD
Payment Options Available
  • Interactive Online Portal Access 18 Months
  • Chinese Contract Templates NNN* & PO** Agreements
  • F2F Custom Coaching - Sessions x3
  • Not Included With Silver Membership
  • **Purchase Order Agreement Long Version
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Elite

Academy Membership
$ $15997
AUD
Payment Options Available
  • Interactive Online Portal Access 36 Months
  • Chinese Contract Templates Complete Suite***
  • F2F Custom Coaching -Sessions x6
  • Boots On The Ground - Factory Visit/Audit On Your Behalf
  • ***NNN, PO (Long & Short) Mold & Tooling Agreements
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Head-Start

Academy Membership
$ $5997
AUD
Payment Options Available
  • Interactive Online Portal Access 6 Months
  • Chinese Contract Templates NNN* Agreement
  • Not Included With Bronze Membership
  • Not Included With Bronze Membership
  • *Non-Disclose Non-Compete Non-Circumvent
Invest Here

Core

Academy Membership
$ $7997
AUD
Payment Options Available
  • Interactive Online Portal 18 Months Access
  • Chinese Contract Templates NNN* & PO** Agreements
  • F2F Custom Coaching - Sessions x3
  • Not Included With Silver Membership
  • **Purchase Order Agreement Long Version
Invest Here

Elite

Academy Membership
$ $15997
AUD
Payment Options Available
  • Interactive Online Portal 36 Months Access
  • Chinese Contract Templates Full Suite***
  • F2F Custom Coaching -Sessions x6
  • Boots On The Ground - Factory Visit/Audit On Your Behalf
  • ***NNN, PO (Long & Short) Mold & Tooling Agreements
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