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

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1. Doing business in China demands proper preparations?

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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.

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

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

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8. China will continue its rapid economic growth.

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

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

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

11. Chinese employees are easier to manage than westerners.

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

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

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Anecdote

Final word

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Web site: Caldeira

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