Doing Business in China For DummiesNavigate China's business culture and etiquette The fun and easy way to grow your business in China This authoritative, friendly guide covers all the basics, from the nuts and bolts of Chinese business and bureaucracy to negotiating with your Chinese partners. You'll also get the know-how you need to manage day to day, from travel tips and advice on converting money to getting past language barriers. Discover how to: * Understand Chinese markets * Develop a strong business plan * Find the right employees * Work with currency controls and the Chinese banking system * Sell and source in China Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Part of Tens 335 | 5 |
Building Your Foundation | 7 |
So You Want to Do Business in China | 9 |
Brushing Up on China Business Basics | 23 |
Getting Acquainted with the Powers That | 41 |
Planning for Success in China | 55 |
Starting Up in China | 71 |
Conducting Daily Business | 197 |
Sourcing from China | 219 |
Manufacturing in China | 233 |
Selling in China | 251 |
Building Successful Business Relationships | 275 |
Saying and Doing the Right Things | 289 |
Saying and Doing the Right Things Chinese Business Etiquette 289 Chapter 17 Managing Risks in China | 311 |
Ten Clauses You Want in Your Contracts | 337 |
Getting Business Going through Successful Negotiation | 97 |
Setting Up Shop | 113 |
Understanding Government Relations with Your Business | 139 |
Building a Local Team in China | 155 |
Getting Your Mind on Money | 175 |
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