In episode 7 of International Expansion Explained I discussed brewing craft beer around the world with Neil Playfoot, and we looked at some of the …
Continue ReadingInterview Laura Cortes: Custom Product Development & Sourcing from China
What are the main questions you need to consider if you’re thinking about sourcing from China? These will differ depending on whether you are just …
Continue ReadingInterview with Julia Bingel: Top Tips for Entering China
According to a recent LinkedIn poll that I organised, at least 70% of companies are unsure about doing business in China. Julia Bingel and I …
Continue ReadingAlberto Antinucci: Preparing the Best Market Entry Strategy for China
China is a paradox in the eyes of many external observers. On the one hand it appears completely intransparent, whilst at the same time offering …
Continue ReadingChina Challenges Part 4: finding the right partner in China
Whilst China is a major market for many companies, it is also often spoken of with fear. High as the rewards can be, so are …
Continue ReadingChina Challenges Part 3: Keeping up with “China Speed”
Are you familiar with the expression “China speed“? Whilst it was first coined to describe the exponential economic growth phase that the country was experiencing, …
Continue ReadingChina Challenges Part 2: Understanding Chinese Business Culture
Intercultural competence is frequently regarded as a key skill for successfully doing business internationally, and nowhere is that more important than in China. I would …
Continue ReadingChina Challenges Part 1: Underestimating China
Whilst the Chinese market is huge, it also has a reputation for being challenging to enter, meaning that you should only start on this journey …
Continue ReadingLeo Marra: Challenges of an International Business Development Manager
One of my targets for this year is to do regular LinkedIn/YouTube lives with a variety of international professionals so I was really honoured that …
Continue ReadingThe 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Sustainable and Digital?
The Olympic games are always a hugely popular sporting event, however this year’s winter games are also proving controversial. The political tension between China and …
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