Business : Business Etiquette

This book introduces the basics of Chinese culture. You will discover how to initiate contact, what to expect in meetings, and how to behave there. You will learn the way the Chinese approach negotiations, discover how you can respond to them, and learn how to negotiate a successful conclusion. You will also find out how to socialize for success, how to cope with specific problems of living and working in China, and the best way to treat Chinese visitors to your organization. You are given practical advice throughout on business etiquette, and on how to fit into Chinese cultural expectations in order to achieve your goals. An appendix briefly explains Chinese history, and then considers recent economic, political, and social changes. If you fit any one of the following descriptions, this book will provide valuable help to you in your chosen field: - I am a business person and I am thinking of moving into the China market to buy or sell, or I already buy or sell in China, or I am contemplating investing in China. > br/> - I work for the government and I would like to know more about China, its business practices, and how to deal with the Chinese I meet. - I am a university professor and I teach a course about doing business in China, or the Chinese economy and society, or cross cultural management problems, or law and international negotiating practices. - I am a student and I am studying China, or taking courses about cross cultural management, or doing business in China, or international business studies, or negotiating abroad. For author bio and photo, reviews and a reading sample, go to bosonbooks.com more...

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One of the most frustrating things that can happen in sales is to run into a person you simply cannot get to make a decision and sign an agreement. If you’ve been selling your expertise long enough, you know how it goes. The fact is that many professionals work a lot harder than they need to, because they accept those answers at face value and back off. Some even count those promises as sales, and start planning all the ways they’re going to spend the money they’re going to make—once the deal comes through. But, more often than not, they’re in for a rude awakening. When a prospective clients balks at approving an agreement, it poses several big problems. There are plenty of excellent reasons for any professional to become good at pinning down evasive clients. In this eReport, I want to highlight some powerful tactics for turning those prospects who balk into paying clients. more...

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East-West business is booming as thousands of people flock to China. The author, with 25 years' experience of dealing with the Chinese, provides up-to-date advice on how to avoid costly misunderstandings, sidestep gaffes, interpret behaviour and make positive impressions. more...

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An essential guide to doing business in Central and South America, complete with communication and etiquette tips. This is the essential guide to business etiquette and customs for anyone doing business in Latin America. It features everything the reader needs to know—from getting an appointment to securing a contract. Doing business in Latin America can pose unique, substantial challenges to a non-native, and this book demystifies the entire process. From the two-hour “business lunch,” at which no business is ever discussed, to handing out business cards the right way, Diran covers every crucial nuance. He also addresses:. * How things move at a much slower pace than most American business processes and deals. * How family truly comes before business, even if it means skipping an important meeting to take care of a loved one. * The importance of connections and mutual Acquaintances. * How to work with translators and bilingual assistants to get the job done. * Proper dress, body language, and gestures. * Tips on entertaining and giving and receiving gifts more...

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If you’re traveling to or doing business in France and want to avoid any unfortunate misunderstandings, The French Way is the most up-to-date guide to French culture. Written by renowned French culture expert Ross Steele, the book offers a uniquely impartial perspective on how the French think, the country's customs, and other traits of a changing society and a people that perennially both fascinate and infuriate! more...

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