Tony Caldeira is one of Europe’s market leaders in the supply of cushions to volume retailers. A great achievement. The secret to his success? No doubt: his decision to make a move to China, which can be seen in the documentary Brits gets rich in China.We decided to give him a quick call to talk about about his business experience in China.

Intro

1. Doing business in China demands proper preparations?

2. Going to China was one of the best decisions for my company.

3. Communication with Chinese will always be difficult for a foreigner.

4. A good relationship with the local government is necessary for business success in China.

5. Patience is a virtue when doing business in China.

6. A foreigner should adapt to the Chinese business culture to become successful in China.

7. You need a Chinese business partner in order to succeed in China.

7b. Is it depending on the kind of business that you do?

8. China will continue its rapid economic growth.

9. Is it possible to protect your products from being copied in China.

9b. Do you also have to be careful with your staff?

10.Chinese employees perform better when it comes to quality compared with westerners.

11. Chinese employees are easier to manage than westerners.

12. Is it hard to find qualified people in the textile industry in China?

13. In what way did the documentary influence your life and your business?

Anecdote

Final word

Web site: Caldeira

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