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01 Sep 2010 Are You Staffing Your Company with "Elves" or "Future Santas"? by Danny Coyle, Imports Oriental 
A friend of mine, Doug Fike, recently introduced a leadership principle to me that is particularly evident and applicable to China. He asked me, “Do you want to have an organization like Santa and the Elves?” Here’s what he meant. There are two kinds of organizations out there: 1. Santa More... |
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25 Aug 2010 More China Business Insight by Carey Chambers, dragonbn.com 
Still trying to get your head around the challenges of doing business in China? Here's some insight from a China business law expert that might help. Dan Harris is author of the widely read and highly respected China Law Blog. This week he shared some of his knowledge in an More... |
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20 Aug 2010 Still Time to Register for SME Fair in Guangzhou by Carey Chambers, dragonbn.com 
The 7th annual China International SME Fair (CISMEF) takes place September 15 to 18 in Guangzhou. Registration is still open for visitors wishing to attend the fair. CISMEF is the largest exhibition in China for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This year the event will be held at the huge, More... |
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19 Aug 2010 7 Tips for Business Travel to China by Stephen Choi, dragonbn.com 
Planning your first business trip to China? Here a 7 travel tips to help make your trip go more smoothly. 1) Bring an unlocked mobile phone You're going to need a mobile phone while in China, and a local telephone number. Bring an unlocked phone with you, then purchase a More... |
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10 Aug 2010 A Typical Visit to a Small Chinese Factory by Carey Chambers, dragonbn.com 
This morning I accompanied a buying agent on a visit to a small factory in Shanghai. I'm posting this article to give those new to Chinese manufacturing a general sense of what it's like dealing with a small factory in China, so they'll know what to expect when they make More... |
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06 Aug 2010 A Business Person's Best Friend in China: Starbucks by Stephen Choi, dragonbn.com 
As a foreigner doing business in China I've really come to appreciate the role Starbucks plays in my work day. Here are 7 ways I use the 300+ Starbucks locations in China as my own branch office. 1) To access wireless internet. You need a China Mobile account to get More... |
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31 Jul 2010 Oriented Beijing Happy Hour Mixes Business and Pleasure by Carey Chambers, dragonbn.com 
In China, the old cliche that you can never have too many professional contacts is certainly true. And for professionals and business people located in Beijing, one easy way to make new contacts is at Oriented Beijing's Happy Hour networking event. This week's event, held at Loong Bar in the More... |
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29 Jul 2010 Business Networking with FC Club Beijing by Carey Chambers, dragonbn.com 
FC Club's popular Business, Finance & Global Mobility Social Networking Evening regularly attracts more than 100 Beijing-based professionals and business people interested in making new business and social contacts. I attended the most recent event, held this past Tuesday at the Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant in the fashionable Hotel More... |
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24 Jul 2010 Shanghai's Art, Fashion & Luxury Professionals Network in Style by Carey Chambers, dragonbn.com 
Thursday night, professionals from the art, fashion and luxury industries gathered for an FC Club-sponsored event at M1NT nightclub in Shanghai. The 80 to 100 attendees included interior designers, fashion and furniture designers, gallery owners, luxury brand executives as well as people from related and unrelated industries. This regular event More... |
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22 Jul 2010 FDI Forum Focuses on Guarding Intellectual Property by Carey Chambers, dragonbn.com 
Wednesday night I attended the China Foreign Direct Investment Forum in Shanghai. It's a monthly event held at e-Fortune Club in the Hotel Equatorial. FDI events generally follow a structured format. The meeting starts at 7:30 sharp with a "broadcasting" session where attendees are permitted to take the floor and More... |
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