سألت [كلين] [فريدمن] للصين [إإكسبرت دفيس]
يتحرّك إلى الصين تحدي كبير. الذي يكون يذهب أن [أدفيز] أنت فوق ما إذا أن يستأجر أو اشتريت منزل, كيف أن يبني شبكة, وأين أن يجد ال [شمبر وف كمّرس]? قد كان [كلين] [فريدمن] في الصين منذ 1998 ويعرف كلّ حول هذا أشياء. لاثنان ونصف سنون الآن, يركض هو يتلقّى يكون ه خاصّة شركة - الصين خبيرة دوليّة محدودة - في ماذا هو يدعو `يحصل الناس يبدأ': استعملت يساعد أنت خبرتك إلى الجيّدة في الصين.
عرفت السوق
يبدو يعلمبنفسي قبل يتحرّك إلى بلد مختلفة منطقيّة. مهما قد التقى [كلين] [فريدمن] كثير [إإكسبتس] وشركات أنّ قد [فيلد] في تحضيرهم. خصوصا في القطاعات حيث تكنولوجيا يكون متورّطة: "يحضر هم منتوجاتهم عالي الجودة إلى مجتمعة أنّ يكون أعدّت أن يقبل `جيّدة بكفاية', [رثر ثن] آخر التطوّرات. بلد في أيّ ال [أفرج ينكم] يكون هكذا منخفضة أنّ لا يتلقّى الناس ببساطة [ديسبوسبل ينكم]. [أف كورس], في وقت سيكون هم يهمّ في [سوبريور قوليتي], غير أنّ حاليّا يفضّل هم أن ينسخ تكنولوجياك, جعلت هو [شبر] لذلك يجعل هو يستعصي لشركتك أن ينافس على هذا [بلي فيلد] غير مستو.
[يين] [ينغ]
"أنت أيضا يضطرّ [بر ين ميند] أنّ الصين بلد كبيرة جدّا, مع [ا لوت] التنوع. استقطابيّة على الأرجح الطريق جيّدة أن يميّز [شن-فيب]. يعني أنّ سيكون أنت أبدا يمكن إلى تماما `مزلاج' هو. يتراوح فروق ضخمة من شمال إلى جنوب, من ريف إلى مدينة, من غنيّة إلى فقراء, من اليوم إلى غدا.
تذكّرت, هو مثل معقّدة بما أنّ هو [يين] [ينغ]: different sides do not necessarily fight each other, they are usually complementary."
Seniority
More particulars in doing business with the Chinese? “I know a company that had contacts with a government agency, but did not maintain their relationship very well. All of a sudden, they had to deal with changed legislation and contracts; slowly but surely they were losing control over their company. In most cases, a contract is of no use. Entertaining a close personal relationship with your business partner is crucial. However, this demands time, support and experience. Do not send a junior to China to represent your company. You need all the experience you have got. And the most important ingredient for having success in business in China, is a smile on your face.”
Dry the Cup!
Speaking of ‘faces’, the biggest China-howler Colin can think of can occur daily. "The Chinese have an alcoholic drink called Baijiu (lit. white wine). It looks like water, but normally has an alcohol content of not less than 65%. ‘Ganbei!’ they say, toast after toast after toast, downing the drinks in one go. And because you are the foreigner, everybody will toast you and you will end up drinking a lot more than they do. Be warned though, drinking Baijiu should not be taken lightly. DO NOT try to keep up with the Chinese! They will understand if you point out that you are not used to this drink, and by doing so you will survive dinner and drinks just fine. Do not sacrifice your liver for business.
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October 19th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Hello Colin,
Apparently, I am in China, to be more specific Guangzhou, and after reading about you and your experience, I thought you might help me in a way.
I came here 8 months ago, yes to live and open a business in china is tough and challenging. me and my partner established an office at the same time show room for Spare Parts in Guangzhou, mainly specialized in BMW & BENZ car parts under a name brand. For me it was a new experience, as my experience was in Hotel industry, marketing, PR, Media (TV) I almost have 13 years of experience in the middle east and UAE. To be honest with you those 8 months were like 8 years for me.
Now after lots of misunderstandings, I wanna leave the company, but at the same time I want to open another business for my own. I seeking your advice as what kind of business… especially for guangzhou area.
Awaiting your prompt feedback on the above.
PS. By the way I’m a female 35 years old.
Best regards,
Reena
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Hi! I am interested in operating a video conference business in China and would be most grateful for any advice. I have venues in Sydney with AV set up and wish to duplicate in China.
Thankyou and wait a reply.
Best regards
Julie Edwards