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Peça a Colin Friedman conselho perito de China

Outubro 5o, 2007 por histórias do sucesso do negócio de China

Perito de ChinaMover-se para China é um desafio grande. Quem está indo o recomendar sobre se alugar ou comprar uma casa, como construir uma rede, e onde encontrar a câmara de comércio? Colin Friedman estêve em China desde 1998 e sabe tudo sobre estas coisas. Para dois e uma metade dos anos agora, tem funcionado sua própria companhia - Ltd internacional perito de China - em o que se chama `que começa povos começados': ajudando a lhe utilize sua perícia ao mais melhor em China.

Saiba o mercado
Informar-se yourself antes de mover-se para um país diferente parece lógico. Entretanto Colin Friedman encontrou-se com muitos expats e companhias que falharam em sua preparação. Especialmente nos setores onde a tecnologia é involvida: “Estão trazendo seus produtos de alta qualidade a uma sociedade que seja preparada para aceitar o `bom bastante', melhor que último modelo. Um país em que a renda média é assim baixa que os povos simplesmente não têm uma renda descartável. Naturalmente, a tempo serão interessado na qualidade superior, mas direito agora preferem copí sua tecnologia, faça-a mais barata assim fazendo a dura para que sua companhia compita neste campo jogando desigual.

Yin Yang
“Você também tem que ter que China é um país muito grande, com muitos da diversidade. A polaridade é provavelmente a mais melhor maneira caracterizar a China-vibe. Meaning that you will never be able to completely ‘catch’ it. Huge differences range from North to South, from countryside to city, from rich to poor, from today to tomorrow. Remember, it is as complicated as it is Yin Yang: 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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2 Responses to “Ask Colin Friedman for China Expert advice”

  1. Reena Says:

    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

  2. Julie Edwards Says:

    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

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