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Expertise
I can answer questions about manufacturing, sourcing products in China and India including design, engineering, quality control, factory auditing, packaging, shipping and customs clearnce. I can answers question regarding the macro and micro views on doing business in China, India and Asia. I can offer my expertise regarding Chinese business culture, Chinese culture, cross-cultural understanding and training.
Experience in the area
President of China BrightStar, LLC a Sino-American manufacturing, sourcing and consultig company with factories and offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Bangalore and New York.
Organizations
China Institute Asia Society
Publications
Numerous national magazines and newspapers.
Education/Credentials
B.A. in Communications B.A. in Marketing Seton Hall University
Awards and Honors
Guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business at UPENN, Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, Stern School of Business, NYU
Past/Present Clients
Fortune 1000 client base in addition to many small and mid-size businesses.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yiyun | 10/11/11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| David | 03/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks again - Hope to communicate again ..... |
| Moriah | 01/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Suzanne | 12/05/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Neither did I so I will just ..... |
| gaurav | 08/07/08 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Michael Zakkour
2011-03-13 Which country to incorporate in?:
Hi David, The easiest and most advantageous place to start an LLC is in the US. But, if that is not where you will be living, working, generating revenues etc. you may want to consider an alternative
2010-12-18 Company Verification:
Dear Ian, Thanks for writing. You are asking the right question. You should never, ever, I repeat ever, do business with a Chinese factory without first: *Inspecting the facilities *interviewing
2010-05-17 producing/selling food/drink product in china:
Hi. Where will yo be generating your revenue? If you will be generating profits from sales within China you must register in China as well as anywhere else you may be doing business. If you are
2010-02-24 environmental scan:
Hello Kyle. Thanks for one of the more interesting questions I have gotten in some time. The first thing to consider are the proper sources. I would look at: 1. State Department and CIA data
2010-02-22 Is Company a scam:
It seems to me that you lack an understanding of the word irony. You want to do business with a company who manufactures copies of branded products, which is illegal, and you want to know if they are
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