Why? Because you have to verify and confirm whether your prospective supplier is a legitimate business and not some devious fly-by-night operator. Next is that you have don’t have an absolute way to verify and confirm the information that is provided to you by the prospective supplier of yours. Then, once you placed you have [...]

This article will give you the following helpful steps to ensure your business in China as a foreigner doesn’t come back to you with unpleasant surprises and consequences, and instead brings you only entrepreneur success. Learn from those before you. Don’t be shy about talking to as many other foreign business owners in China as [...]

China gift industry desires for professional and creative designers. Competition enhances design capability in a positive way. Brilliant designer teams stay abreast of trends and always scout for new ideas or options when going to some relevant events or shows. Gift magazines and Internet sites are used as references as well.Brand Name Promotion Companies that [...]

This article will explain the philosophical base of Chinese business etiquette. It is important for better understanding your Chinese partners and for evaluation of their behaviour. Confucianism and Taoism are the two main philosophical sects in China, which have had an impact on the Chinese way of doing business for centuries, and nowadays still have [...]

China is unique in its culture and tradition. So, when traveling, it is important to apply to the country’s way of life, its people, and embrace whatever it has to offer. Modesty: People of China are extremely shy. Public displays of affection or even being forthcoming are never done here. However, it is common to [...]

There are several main opportunities to cooperate with China, such as import/export of items, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) or to open/buy your own factory. This post is not aimed to explain how to establish the cooperation with Chinese companies toward that main opportunities and how to hold negotiates from the [...]

Under the name of luxury products you understand products not so necessary but very desirable, possession of which gives a sense of comfort and indulgence. Most of them belong to one of these sectors: fashion, accessories, footwear, perfume, cosmetics, jewellery and lingerie. The recent 21st Century Deluxe 2009 Report effectively describes what kinds of items [...]

Protection of intellectual property can be challenging in China, along with maintaining USA standards for business conduct. Business law and Chinese regulatory rules may be less clear than in the USA. The role of labor unions and works councils can be quite different than most USA managers might expect, and requires understanding of Chinese cultural [...]

You should be well acquainted with its people, culture, etiquette, and patriotism. Here are a few tips on business etiquette in China. People And Culture China is unique in its culture and tradition. So, when traveling, it is important to adapt to the country’s way of life, its people, and embrace whatever it has to [...]

More often, people think that attending these shows can be very costly. But the benefits that they deliver outweigh the expenses that attending entails. And if you are in the China import trade, it is highly recommended to attend trade fairs particularly those held in China. There, you will have the opportunity to meet many [...]