Why Your Business Needs to Consider the Four Asian Tigers
Importance of the Four Asian Tigers when Selecting a Market for Global Expansion The four Asian tigers refer to some of the strongest economies in the world - Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. These four economies experienced rapid industrialization and lightning-fast development. They each grew...
Why do companies hire chinese employees through a professional staffing company?
The People’s Republic of China is increasingly being sought after because of its strong economy, making it one of the world’s most attractive countries for business. This has caused an infusion of companies attempting to enter its market. However, Chinese business and employment laws are some...
How to Expand to China as a Startup
With one of the largest consumer markets in the world, a large population of consumers and a culture willing to embrace products from other parts of the world, China is a prime location to establish a new business venture. However, Chinese regulations, complex immigration laws, and...
Legal Representatives in China – Risks and Liabilities
Unlike in other countries, the law in China requires that only one person – either the chairman of the board of directors, the executive director, or the general manager – be appointed by the investor to represent the company on his behalf. In other words, this one...
What Is an Employer of Record and How You Can Use it to Expand Globally
The ‘Employer of Record’ (EOR), sometimes known as the local Employer of Record, is a third party contracted to take responsibility for all formal employment tasks. An Employer of Record can be useful for companies that choose not to directly employ a worker on assignment, either...
How to Increase Employee Retention in China
What you should pay attention to... Tips to increase employee retention in China Having been in the recruitment industry for over 10 years, I have come across hundreds of candidates seeking job opportunities along with clients looking for applicants. I always ask prospective employees I meet why they...
Internships in China – The Exhaustive and Up-to-Date Guide
It is not surprising that more and more students, young practitioners and graduates worldwide are becoming interested in getting an internship in China. The country has much to offer in terms of history, culture, geography and even popular cuisine. More importantly, China is shaping the current international...
Fake Wine in China – How to Protect Your Wine and Spirit Brand in China
Known for being a big, if not the biggest, producer of counterfeit goods worldwide, there is a reason for concern for wine manufacturers to trade in China. This article provides guidance as to how you can protect your wine/spirit brand in China. China’s counterfeiting of brands, trademarks,...
Retail Showdown in China – Department Stores vs. Shopping Centres
As retail continues to evolve in China, it is clear that there are significant transformations underway in how the offer is presented. Stand-alone department stores were typically the first attempt at an organized retail format. From a developer view, stand-alone department stores required less expertise to...
