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Попросите Colin Friedman экспертное заключение Китая

5-ое октября 2007 рассказами успеха дела Китая

Специалист КитаяДвигать к Китаю будет большая возможность. Советовать вам дальше идет ли арендовать или купить дом, как построить сеть, и куда найти Торговую Палату? Colin Friedman находилось в Китае с 1998 и знает все о этих вещах. Для 2 с половиной лет теперь, он руководил его собственная компания - Ltd Китая экспертный международный - в он вызывает `получая людей после того как он начат': помогающ вам используйте вашу экспертизу к самому лучшему в Китае.

Знайте рынок
Сообщать перед двигать к по-разному стране кажется логически. Однако Colin Friedman встречало много expats и компаний терпели неудачу в их подготовке. Специально в участках где технология involved: «Они приносят их изделия высокого качества к обществу подготовляют признавать `хорошее достаточно', rather than state-of-the-art. Страна в средний доход настолько низко что люди просто не имеют устранимый доход. Of course, в времени они находятся заинтересовано в превосходном качестве, но right now они предпочитают скопировать вашу технологию, сделайте ее дешево таким образом делающ ее трудно для вашей компании состязаться на этом неровном игровом поле.

Yin Yang
«Вы также должны bear in mind что Китай будет очень большой страной, с множеством разнообразности. Полярностью будет вероятно самая лучшая дорога характеризовать Китай-vibe. Намеревающся что вы будете никогда не смогите вполне задвижка `' оно. Огромные разницы колебаются от севера к югу, от countryside к городу, от богатые люди к бедным, от сегодня к завтра. 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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