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Major export success for historic Yorkshire textile firm in China
Brooksbank Industries now have a new, high-performing distribution partner in China, a responsive .cn website, and some strong sales...
Feb 16, 20211 min read


Anglepoise China website now live!
We're excited to announce that, with help from Regroup China and Grandage Consulting, iconic British lighting deign company Anglepoise...
Jan 21, 20211 min read


New case study video - DFS Composites Ltd.
In 2019-2020 we won and successfully delivered a major China business support project for Southampton-based wind power engineering...
Sep 18, 20201 min read


HS Codes for China - our piece goes live on China Briefing and Chamber International
Chamber International was asked to prepare a short, technical feature for Dezan Shira & Associates' popular China Briefing website, to...
Sep 2, 20205 min read


Facing the Fear - Changing Agents in China
“Actually, we’ve been with them for years, but they don’t do much for us”.
It’s remarkable how often I’ve heard this response...
Jul 20, 20203 min read


Get ready! Portsmouth Showcases the China Opportunity
Grandage Consulting has been working together with Portsmouth City Council, and partners including the China Britain Business Council,...
Jan 28, 20201 min read


Engaging with Chinese customers at trade events
Exhibiting at a trade show is can be a great way to connect with new customers, but it can be a big investment of time and money too, so...
Jun 19, 20191 min read


Selling industrial equipment to China - why worldview matters
Our updated article on how Chinese worldview affects industrial equipment sales, first written for Chamber International has now been...
Jun 14, 20191 min read


UK Export Advice Podcast - How to build business relationships in China
How can businesses go about building healthy working relationships with Chinese companies? That's the question that UK Export Advice...
Mar 26, 20191 min read


Three Scams To Watch Out For When Trading with China
These three scams, or variations on them, could occur when doing business anywhere in the world. I’ve had to assist UK businesses...
Oct 25, 20182 min read


New case study - Güralp Systems Ltd.
In 2017-2018 we won and succesfully delivered a major China distributor intervention project for world-leading seismic instrument producer G
Sep 29, 20181 min read


Country risk - it's no laughing matter
Three questions and a pig When assessing a country as a potential export market, we ask three questions: 1) What are the benefits of this...
May 14, 20184 min read


Finding the right distributor for you in China - top tips
For many businesses, particularly manufacturers and producers, success overseas depends on finding and building strong partnerships with...
Feb 8, 20184 min read


2018 - China's official holidays
China’s official holiday schedule for 2018 – the year of the dog - was released in November. Here are some reasons SMEs should take note of
Dec 11, 20172 min read


Selling capital equipment to China – some rules of engagement
If you've ever sold large capital equipment to a customer in China, the chances are you will have found it a challenging experience. And...
Oct 3, 20173 min read


Why should Made in China 2025 matter to British businesses?
[This article was written by Matthew Grandage for Chamber International and first appeared on their website on 30th June 2016. It is...
Jul 26, 20163 min read


China's Regional Variations: Challenge and Opportunity
In April 2016, though Chamber International, the The Law Society of England and Wales commissioned me to write a feature explaining why...
May 4, 20164 min read


Business meals in China - it takes all sorts
On this current 25 -day visit to China I've been reminded what a crucial role meals play in doing business here, and how much they vary...
Apr 1, 20163 min read


Getting your attraction onto the "Chinese tourist map"
Q. Don't most Chinese tourists come to the UK on package tours? A. Not anymore! According to VisitBritain, the number of independent...
Mar 9, 20163 min read


Understanding China's Home-Improvements Culture
Successful market entry depends on getting the right information in advance, but what information do you need and how do you access this...
Feb 2, 20163 min read
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