China, communication and Guanxi

May 15th, 2007  by China Business Success Stories

China, communication and GuanxiAn increasing number of professionals offer services for companies who have their mind set on China. These translators, interpreters, webmasters, trainers, lawyers and other consultants often join forces in umbrella networks, aiming to offer entrepreneurs wide ranging support. China Success Stories met up with Lianne Baaij, chair of such a network (Guanxi.nu) to talk about China, communication and Guanxi.
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Tai Chi communication

May 12th, 2007  by China Business Success Stories

Tai Chi communicationDoing business is all about communicating. And China happens to play by its own rules in this. An authority on this subject is Marc van der Chijs. In 1999 he moved to China for Daimler Chrysler and now, eight years later, he owns two successful internet companies and is managing partner of China Bay. The secret to his success? Building relations: “Don’t send your sales manager to China with the mission to ‘come back next week with a contract’. For sure he will be back with a contract, but one which won’t be of much use.” Read the rest of “Tai Chi communication” or post a comment