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I can help you find answers to general business negotiation questions when dealing with Chinese companies.

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I have 22 years international experience in business and manufacturing. I've been working with Chinese companies since 1996.

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BS Business Management

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Recent Answers from Mike Dodds

2011-04-22 Bringing in a business partner in an existing business.:

Hi Michelle,    If business was easy everyone would be doing it, but family businesses bring another level of complexity.  Your question: 50/50 vs 51/49, isn't quite the same for a family run business

2010-07-06 Technology Transfer to China:

Hi Isabel,    The Chinese market is extremely competitive.  That's the first thing anyone needs to know before considering moving into it.  Too many (nearly all# companies hear 1.3 billion consumers and

2010-07-05 Chinese wholesalers:

Hi,    Sorry for the delay.  The most famous site for locating Chinese suppliers is Alibaba.com.  They have a wealth of information on that site.  The suppliers vary from completely professional to poorly

2010-04-17 Confused about Partnering:

Hi Chris,    If you really value this guy, then pay him better.  Give him a decent commission instead of the partnership thing.  That way you maintain control of everything and he is handsomely rewarded

2010-04-15 Confused about Partnering:

Hi Chris,    My first thought was that it sounds like a good deal, after all 20% of business you probably weren't going to chase after or capture is good money.  But then you mentioned the using your credit

 

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