Operational Business Advice & Culture . What are the main operational challenges when doing business with China? . How does Chinese culture affect the business environment? . How should a company prepare for a business visit to China? . Do you need to speak chinese to do business in China? . Do you need an interpreter for business meetings, if so, what tips are there for working with one? . What are the main challenges relating to travel and accommodation in China? . What do I need to know about visas in China? . What do I need to know about visas in Hong Kong and/or Macau? . Will my credit cards work in China? Are cash points available? . When are the national holidays in China? . Are Chinese cities safe? . Are there any health concerns regarding visiting in China? . Will my mobile phone work in China? . Why are banquets so important within Chinese business? . What languages do you need to be aware of in China? . Why is the concept of face so important in Chinese business? . How can you make a good impression during a first meeting in China? Setting Up & Human Ressources . What options are available if a company wants a presence in China? . What is a representative office? . How can you set up a representative office? . How do you close a representative office? . Can I be nominated Chief Representative without having a resident's Permit? . What is a Joint Venture? . What is a WFOE and a FICE and what are the difference between the two? . What is better: a JV or a WFOE? . How can loacal staff be recruited in China? . How do you decide on suitable salaries and what packages and benefits are acceptable for staff in China? . If necessary how can staff contracts be terminated in China? Suppliers & Selling . How does compamies find reliable suppliers in China? . How do find the right location in China? . What are the different option to source products in China? . Can you trust online B2B sites and trade online? . How do you verify Chinese business information and contacts? . How do you protect business transaction in China? . How do you identify and prevent business scams in China? . How do you know who is an actual manufacturer and not just a front man when doing business in China? . How can loacal staff be recruited in China? . How do you decide on suitable salaries and what packages and benefits are acceptable for staff in China? . Do business Chinese people regard contracts in the same way as we do in the west? . What is the importance of a contract when dealing with chinese companies?