Here are a few tips that can help you do business in China:
- Value the Culture:
Chinese culture is an important part of the people’s daily lives. And it is not just limited to celebrating a festival. There are aspects of it that you must keep in mind when operating there or you will lose the respect of your potential clients before you have even got it. For instance, there is a reason you see red so much in Chinese advertisement, they consider it a color of good fortune.
Each color mean something special in the culture of that land, which is something you should be aware of before getting advertisements designed.
You should also be aware of the Chinese calendar and the special dates it contains. If you value those dates the same way the rest of the country does, you will end up becoming a favorite of the people.
- Don’t Say ‘No’:
A few things in the business world of China are considered rude and they are what you should avoid completely. Respect is a very important concept there even at the workplace. So, when dealing with your local colleagues or business partners, never say ‘no’ and don’t argue with them directly. The people there prefer that serious concerns should be raised in a private manner so if you want to talk to one of your employ or point out one mistake, do it without gathering an audience. Avoid all the rude and arrogant things if you want to stay in the good books of the Chinese.