The author checks in, November 2018

For this, the ninth edition of The Handelot Times, I decided to focus on an innovation that could seriously impact everything around us, not to mention our industry. I’m talking about blockchain technology.

Perhaps you’ve entertained the thought of adapting your business to work with Bitcoin, Etherium, or another cryptocurrency that blockchain was created to operate on. Perhaps you already do. In any case, what you may not know is that blockchain may very well power all manner of transactions in the coming years. In this issue, I give you a quick primer on the broad benefits of blockchain, followed by a detailed description of how blockchain can benefit our industry as a whole, on multiple levels. There are even a few manufacturers who are releasing supposed “blockchain phones”. What does that mean? Read on!

The bottom line is, this technology is open source and greatly customizable, so it might even spark inspiration inside of you to create your own innovation for the greater good of drop-shipping! This month’s Takeaways From The East sparks a mini-theme all of its own, and here’s why: 5G technology is on our doorstep, and in China there’s a race between Huawei and Xiaomi to see who can provide it the fastest. We analyse what technological advances both companies are coming up with to make their gains possible. There is also an analysis of the success of Honor, Huawei’s sub-brand, and a review of the P20 Lite.

Vol. 9 also features an interview with the CEO of our esteemed partner Kamkwat, the usual from The Old Hand, Najib’s Corner, and more. As we move into 2019, be sure that The Handelot Times gives you everything you need to help your business innovate. And to be a VIP. Brendan