Are You Unsure How To Develop & Produce A Product?
Get Us -your extension on the ground in China- On Your Team With A TroubleMaker Remote Membership
Everything you need to manufacture in China from home

Are You Unsure How To Develop & Produce A Product?
Get Us -your extension on the ground in China- On Your Team With A TroubleMaker Remote Membership
Everything you need to manufacture in China from home
What They Say

"Henk has been involved in hardware startups for almost his entire life, either personally or as part of a community. His knowledge and diverse interests help him look at problems from a different angle. At the same time, his friendly attitude ("befriend you first") makes him different from most people in his position. Henk also has an extensive network and knowledge related to hardware in Shenzhen. He might be the best person to ask anything about custom hardware in China."
Vladimir Grankovski
AI Researcher

"TroubleMaker is located at the heart of the biggest electronic hardware center of the world. You can get the components for fast prototyping within minutes. Henk is definitely one of the most helpful people in the hardware world in Shenzhen. If you are working on hardware product development, you should definitely get in contact with Henk! "
Linda Luo
Entrepreneur

"TroubleMaker is the place to be if you're a hacker, maker, engineer or simply someone that wants to get into the tech scene in the tech capital of the world… Shenzhen. The community and startups occupying the labs there are an amazing group of people that are always willing to help! Whether it be advice, networks, technical resources or just good company, TroubleMaker will sort you out :)"
Callum Yap
COO at OKRA Solar

"Meeting Henk put our startup on the right path. He connected us with everyone we needed to know in Shenzhen to bring our product to life. Highly recommend reaching out to him & his team if you're in Shenzhen."
Brian Hooke
Founder at Aiqua
What can you expect?
You never want to go back
To How You Worked Before Now
Get Wiser - Shenzhen Shipping Address - Safe Storage - Meet The Right People - Huaqiangbei Sourcing - Repackaging - Translation - Workshops - Events
With a TroubleMaker Remote Membership, it is like you have extended your team in China.
Think like firmware developers, sourcing specialists, lawyers, translators, QC engineers, and so on.
Plus, you dive right into a community of people who have been where you are now.


If you visit Shenzhen, you can work alongside the people you choose to work with. Until that time, they can use any TroubleMaker location to make their work easier.
Save on shipping cost and protect your goods against damage. Receive your samples at TroubleMaker and have us combine them into one, sturdy shipment.


We bring three groups of people who need each other together!
Making life better for everyone
Product Developers
looking for
information and service
Mentors/Trainers
looking for
a stage
Suppliers/Manufacturers
looking for
customers
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Search.. And You Will Find
Thousands Of China Manufacturing Specialists
You have an idea for a product or maybe even already a prototype. You have clients who need your product. You want to Get Ready To Manufacture.
You have not tried this yourself before and feel stressed because the information online is confusing
You have manufactured your own product before and you wasted a lot of funds on mistakes that could have been avoided
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In either case, it just doesn't make sense to go at this blindly. You need experienced people around you who care and are willing to help.
Between May 2016 and December 2019 we have received over 16,000 visitors at our labs in Huaqiangbei.
Each one of us here at TroubleMaker has years, or decades of experience developing and manufacturing products.
Each one of us knows hundreds, if not thousands of specialist people. You name it. From hydro-dipping to polishing. From stamping to vacuum molding. Just ask.. and you will find!
THIS IS WHAT YOU CAME FOR
As the saying goes:
Focus on what you are good at.
Let others tighten the loose ends.

Never again that uncertainty. You are about to onboard Your Dream Team...
The TroubleMaker Remote Membership is Packed, Loaded, Stuffed, and Stuffed with Benefits
Section #1: Your benefits as a member
Personalized referrals
Introductions to assessed suppliers and service providers in our network based on your specific project requirements.
Pain point
Choosing the wrong supplier or service company is a very expensive decision. The loss is not only measured in cost, but also in time and loss of revenue because of delayed Time-to-Market.
Benefits
Work with engineers, material suppliers, and manufacturers which are assessed based on working experience. These vetted resources are reliable and follow up seriously in case of issues.
Value
The value depends on the amount lost per transaction. This could range from $1,000 to potentially tens of thousands of dollars. For the matter of sake, we state this value as $2,000 per avoided mistake.
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NNNN Agreement template
Use troubleMaker's legal contract templates to protect your business in China.
Pain point
An NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement)
doesn't restrict your suppliers from becoming your competitor with a similar product.
doesn't restrict your suppliers from using your innovations in their products.
To restrict your suppliers from the above, you need an NNN agreement.
You can find NNN templates online. They are often not legally binding and do not hold up in court.
And... even a good NNN agreement is not perfect as it doesn't restrict your suppliers from contacting your other business relations and from hiring YOUR employees!
The most secure legal contract to cooperate with Chinese suppliers is an NNNN Agreement. It must be written in Chinese, or bilingual Chinese/English. And it must be written by a lawyer to hold up in court when sh*t hits the fan.
Benefits
- Our bilingual NNNN was written by a Shenzhen law firm (cost ¥8,000). It restricts your supplier from
disclosing your confidential information to others, competing with your company with a similar product, using YOUR innovations to improve THEIR products, contacting any person you introduce to them without your permission, and hiring your employees to get access to your confidential information. This contract also allows you to ask for financial compensation, without having to go to court.
Value
USD1,100
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Employment contract template
Use troubleMaker's legal contract templates to protect your business in China.
Pain point
Employing people requires a detailed contract to protect your company from IP theft and misuse of your confidential information by employees.
Benefits
- Our bilingual Employment Contract Template was written by a Chinese law firm (cost ¥8,000). It legally sets the agreements between your company and your employees and protects your company from misuse and theft by your employees. This 15-page template is written to include all mandatory paragraphs and most, if not all, desirable paragraphs to safeguard your Chinese company.
Value
USD1,100
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Accelerator Program for Hardware Founders
Transformational Hardware Accelerator Program empowering a Money-Making Product Launch.
Pain point
Investors don't invest in ideas. they invest in companies with traction and a valuation. Traction means having paying customers, and customers only buy if you have product/market fit and if they trust you will be able to deliver.
Benefits
- Conquer!, our signature Hardware Accelerator Program, guides You to victory on five Strategic Battles. By joining this program you can expect to overcome these Battles and get 110% support through themed sets of actionable tasks:
Define it, Tell it, Make it, Fund it, and Launch it. It’s simple. It WORKS! Each Battle contains topic-based Missions that we are going to go through together.
For example, the Missions of Battle 1 “Define it” are:
Mindset & Hardware Startup Landscape, Idea Validation & Community Engagement, and Knowing Your Market. Overcoming the overwhelm means you never get stuck
Value
USD2,900
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Concierge service
Receive packages from your suppliers at our office.
Pain point
When a person or company does not have a presence in China, it is hard to receive and manage packages. Maintaining a staffed office space in Shenzhen is a serious investment. It costs money, time, and comes with legal responsibilities.
Benefits
- Using TroubleMaker for receiving your packages in China saves time and headaches.
- Using the TroubleMaker staff to receive and manage your packages saves cost and avoids the legal responsibilities that come with employment.
Value
USD1,000/month.
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Storage space
One shelf in the storage room in our office.
Pain point
Maintaining a storage space in Shenzhen is a serious investment. Startups operating from outside of China often don't need a large storage space, while they do need storage service.
Benefits
Using the storage shelves or lockers in our shared storage room is convenient and safe.
Value
USD500/month
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Consolidation and repackaging service
Combine several smaller packages into a sturdy, larger one.
Pain point
When ordering samples from China, most manufacturers provide samples free of charge as long as the customer is willing to pay the shipping cost. The cost for a small express shipment out of China easily cost USD50,00. That adds up when you need 5 or more samples per month.
Sometimes the packaging from China is terrible. The box is way bigger than necessary or it's been totally destroyed during transportation.
Benefits
- Suppliers send your samples to TroubleMaker at low cost or free of charge.
- Have TroubleMaker repackage your shipment into a sturdy package of the correct size.
- Save on international shipping costs and avoid damage.
Notes
- One consolidation per month is included for a maximum of 20 small packages.
- Testing the items can be purchased separately.
Value
USD300 to USD1,000/month, depending on the volume.
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Community groups
Ask questions to hundreds of like-minded people
Pain point
Talking to yourself when you are working on a project is not very interesting. It can help a lot when you can talk to a large group of like-minded people.
Benefits
Get insights from experienced community members.
Value
USD348
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Start receiving your benefits from today!
Shenzhen produces 90% of the world's consumer electronics in high quality and affordable. Everything here is lined up for YOUR success. You are just one step away from tapping into this ecosystem.
Everyone here at TroubleMaker simply wants to see you succeed. We have seen too many people fail when they try to go on it by themselves and make mistakes. That hurts. Get yourself the most authentic support you can choose today.


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100,000+
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Will you join the ranks of people like Matias and Michal ?

"Most helpful and vibrant co-working space in Shenzhen for hardware developers and the general tech enthusiast."
Matias Otero Johansson

"A place where anything is possible... The only borders are those you set to your mind!"
Michal FoFun Fojtik
Join today. We have some Bonuses lined up for you!
Bonus #1 - Translation Service
Communicate with suppliers and manufacturers in Chinese, or in culturally matching English.
Value: $300.00/month
Pain point
Instructions to suppliers and communication in Chinese with manufacturers can be difficult. This is even the case when the supplier has English speaking staff because of a cultural mismatch.
Benefits
- Break down language barriers and ensure that communication is effective and efficient.
- Our industry-specific expertise helps avoid language and communication traps.
Notes
- The service offers phone, e-mail and other translation services such as labels and instructions.
- Up to 2 hours per month included. Extra hours can be purchased separately.

Bonus #2 - Huaqiangbei search &pickup
A specialist sources components in Huaqiangbei or picks up components from a store as requested.
Value: $500.00
Pain point
How will you find the right item in Huaqiangbei when your product description is not well defined and someone needs to take a look.
Benefits
- Huaqiangbei sourcing specialists know the markets better than anyone else.
- Get multiple sample variants to test and compare within a day instead of in weeks.
Notes
- Up to 2 hours per month included. Extra hours can be purchased separately.

Bonus #3 - Private VIP member group
Chat with other TroubleMaker members and suppliers.
Total Value: $500.00
Pain point
The internet has all the information you need, they say...
Benefits
Access a small group of high-quality, experienced people.
Notes
- Only for paying members, engineers, manufacturers, and our team.

Let's put all your
Membership Benefits together in a list
Personalized referrals
$2,000.00 Value
Concierge service
$1,000.00 Value
Storage space
$500.00 Value
Sample consolidation & repackaging
$500.00 Value
Community group
$100.00 Value
That's $4,100.00 in benefits
+ your bonuses worth $1,300.00
Total Value: $5,400.00 per month!
Get yourself finally a good rest when you know you are around excellent people who know that their success depends on your success.
Get yourself finally ready for manufacturing after you have tried so long time by yourself without knowing what the next best step is.
Get yourself finally the title of TroubleMaker., just as thousands of others have done. It is time for your customers to enjoy the benefits of your product.
We have never spent a dime on advertising. All our growth is organic by Word of Mouth.
Your satisfaction is our Number One priority. Only happy members refer new members.
Together is the key word. Many hands make light work and many minds make good plans.
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All prices in USD

