InfoConsult - China

Business and Location

Doing Business in China

On to pastures new.

What is the best opportunity for your company in China?

Within the 21st Century, China is heading for the number one of the world. Foreign investors have made China the world's factory. Exports from China increased five times over the recent decade. Meanwhile China climbed to the number one in automobile production also. Surprisingly, China's manufacturing labour costs - which are a fraction of the cost in developed countries - aren't the lowest in the world. Other Asian countries, such as Vietnam and Indonesia, are developing large manufacturing bases with lower labour costs. But China's other advantages equal money savers that beat out cheaper locations. Should your company not take benefit out of these facts?

A foreign country and a foreign culture

In China, the most common language of the world is being spoken: Mandarin-Chinese. Unfortunately English, the second common language of the world, is hardly spoken by the Chinese. In addition, the Chinese culture differs a lot from the Western one, resulting to misunderstandings, barriers and displeasedness. Our Chinese associates are trained in overcoming obstacles, opening doors and putting people at ease. They are familiar with their Chinese culture and speak fluently Chinese, English and German.

How can we support you within your company foundation in China?

From the beginning, we will be on your side. We will jointly investigate weather a step to China makes sense for your company. We analyze Pros and Cons as well as potentials and risks. We provide an overview on the different company types, explain characteristics of different locations and describe how to successfully recruit Chinese personnel. As a first step, we offer a two-day workshop that gives you a sound overview as well as eases your decision making.

Should you decide for a company foundation in China, we are happy to assist you with the realization. According to your prerequisites, we can identify attractive locations and jointly visit them, establish contacts to Chinese authorities and acquire local, qualified employees. We support you within renting or building offices and factory buildings and ease bureaucratic obstacles. If required, we can introduce your Western personnel to the Chinese culture, to the peculiarities of Chinese employees as well as to Chinese negotiation tactics. In addition, we can support and monitor the start-up phase of your Chinese enterprise.