BEIJING, June 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- DHgate.com, the online wholesale marketplace that has served global buyers and Chinese sellers since 2004, today announced the launch of CEO Diane Wang’s incisive blog -- TheGatewayBlog.com. The expert entrepreneur, who also founded and ran Joyo.com before its acquisition by Amazon, will share honest insights and advice with other entrepreneurs around the world -- including clear guidance on how to get the most out of direct trade with China.
With practical tips on running, growing and evolving micro and small businesses, The Gateway Blog is a hub for entrepreneurs looking to stay on top of, and in touch with, the ever-changing realities of wholesale ecommerce. Updated at least twice a week, the must-read blog benefits from Diane’s personal experiences working for major global corporations such as Cisco and Microsoft, as well as the many lessons she learned building her own businesses and marketplace in China and around the world.
Diane Wang explains what prompted her to start the blog: "Deciding to leave Corporate America and start on my own was not without its challenges. Not only did I miss being able to share my work frustrations with colleagues who could understand and offer advice, I also missed the access to resources I had taken for granted. As I worked long and hard to overcome these hurdles, I kept thinking that things could be simpler for entrepreneurs.
"DHgate.com has been a way for me to level the playing field for small businesses. The site is designed to give the same opportunities to the Mom and Pop stores as the Big Box retailers have had for years by opening up global sourcing channels. The blog is also part of that mission -- I will always be an entrepreneur and I want to make it easier for others to thrive, too."
As well as how-to guides and best practice tips on wholesale trade with China, Diane will also highlight market opportunities, retail trends, and smart logistics options -- potentially adding huge value to small business and start-ups. The candid blog will also contain entrepreneurial points of interest sent in by readers.
About DHgate.com
DHgate.com is a leading online marketplace for the world’s small and medium size businesses and the largest China-based wholesale trading platform in the world. Founded in 2004 by former Joyo.com CEO, Diane Wang, DHgate serves over 1.4 million registered buyers from 230 international locations and in excess of 300,000 China-based sellers. Offering over 20 million product listings at any one time, DHgate.com facilitates thousands of successful transactions per day. DHgate.com now employs over 400 full-time employees and generates annual transaction volumes well in excess of USD$200 million. DHgate.com recently received the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China 2008 award.
