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These three scams, or variations on them, could occur when doing business anywhere in the world. I’ve had to assist UK businesses...

For many businesses, particularly manufacturers and producers, success overseas depends on finding and building strong partnerships with...

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

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...

[This article was written by Matthew Grandage for Chamber International and first appeared on their website on 30th June 2016. It is...

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...

Successful market entry depends on getting the right information in advance, but what information do you need and how do you access this...

You should register your IP assets in China before entering the market, and begin the process now. Read Matthew's Chamber International...

China's trade figures for December were actually better than feared, prompting some commentators to suggest that the worst is over. It’s...

Grandage Consulting is pleased to announce that our acclaimed keynote paper Chinese Business Relationships - Are We Strangers Or Friends?...

An experienced SME manager sets up a successful production facility in China, but there are still things he wishes he'd known in advance…...

"Business in China can be easy" – that's what Andy Clayton, CEO of LNP China says, and he's staking everything on that assertion. Having...

'Intellectual property' is one of those subjects on which everyone has opinions, and it's very hard to find a real expert. But James...

Q. What challenges do you face doing business in China? A. Language and feng shui The first answer came as no surprise, but feng shui?...

Last week I was interviewed by George Baily - Digital Marketing specialist at KnowledgePower. You can read the full article here:...

Q. How do they support young reps in China, with no rep office? A. WeChat Today I'm talking with Stephanie Day, Operations Manager for...

My new keynote article Chinese Business Relationships - Are We Strangers or Friends? just went on line (click title to read). It's...

Building bridges to China through scientific research A few weeks ago I stumbled across the story of a small Hampshire-based high-tech...

Driving their suppliers to guarantee new levels of service quality in west Sichuan Our second SME Spotlight features a very different...

No secret, just good business practice... and patience Our first ever SME Spotlight features a small, family-owned engineering...