1. ‘Guanxi’In a nation of more than a billion people, who you know is paramount. To the Chinese, strangers are nobody, but even a friend of a friend of a friend is valuable. If you want to work or get by in this vast country, you will have to keep ‘guanxi’in mind because ...
Tips_for_Negotiating_with_Chinese_Businessmen D oing business in China means that business people will come into increasingly frequent contact with Chinese business people and officials. It is imperative that those doing business in China learn about areas such business culture, business etiquette, ...
Very often, foreign companies may have problems looking for suitable Chinese partners as they do not have the necessary network here in China. Furthermore, if foreign investors do not understand this culture, conflicts tend to arise when different decision making tools are used compared to the Chi...
The article presents business tips shared by Charlie Wang, international relations director for the Dongguan Famous Furniture Association, at the "Furniture/Today's" Leadership Conference in Naples, Florida. Due to economic crisis, he suggests that investors should sell their furnitures in China ...
1.What is Baidu and why do businesses in China need Baidu 6 difference between baidu and google For anyone already doing business in China, you must be familiar with baidu, because it’s almost a marketing battleground you can’t avoid. For people who come to China to do business, Baidu...
To the uninitiated, China’s business climate may prove daunting. Here are 5 tips that will help you cut through the noise and right into business.
Many foreign companies doing business in China have generously added this 13th month only after calculating their expenditures based on a 12-month system. If you are going to implement a bonus system for employees, you should clearly define its parameters in your employment contracts. For example,...
Be prepared for hierarchy As a culture that places emphasis on respect, be prepared to follow certain hierarchical guidelines and procedures when doing business in South Korea, working with Korean partners or selling to Korean customers. Internal operations within any companies you work with need to...
Accessing the local market is crucial for succeeding in China. This includes identifying the right marketing strategies and distribution channels to reach the right customers. In a country of 1.4 billion people and a heavily regulated business environment, this is certainly a chall...
Starting up your own entrepreneurial venture? Discover a list of tips on how to build a successful business in Malaysia.