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Doing Business in China?  We can help.
You don’t need to be big to be successful in China.  You just need to be prepared.

TLI-The Mandarin School prepares companies large and small to conduct business in China.  And the right preparation can save time, money and, sometimes, reputations.  The assumptions that are valid for doing business in Canada and other Western countries are not valid in China.  Strategies and behaviors that are effective here are counter-productive there.  The unspoken cues that tell us that something is not going according to plan do not apply in China - which exposes SMEs to unpredictable risks and frustrations. For small businesses, it is critical to not make costly mistakes in China as a result of being unprepared.

Chinese business protocols, although modernizing, are still influenced by four thousand years of cultural and economic history. A successful business strategy in China involves more than traditional business planning and preparation.  It requires the integration of cultural intelligence into day-to day business practices and processes; enabling organizations to leverage relationships and ultimately their business.

We prepare companies with the essential cultural intelligence that results in effective relationships and business development.

Our solutions for Small Businesses include:

• Practical strategies and tactics for being successful in the Chinese market, including locating suppliers, finding financing/government funding, or reputable legal assistance.
• Market entry consulting (hourly or project basis)
• Practical Mandarin conversation training
• Etiquette and Protocol Training
• Preparation for trips, missions and delegations
• English-Mandarin; Mandarin-English translations (simplified or traditional characters)
• Creation of Mandarin-language collateral (business profile, names cards, presentations)
• Workshops: "Business in China" Prep Series (click for workshop descriptions, prices and schedules)

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Last Updated: November 28, 2008