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I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. MORE
Waze , the social GPS and traffic app, has raised a fresh $30 million from Li Ka-shing’s Horizon Ventures , and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ iFund and Digital Growth Fund. This brings their total funding to over $57 million. MORE
While most of you are using Amazon and eBay, people in China are shopping on sites and apps like Tmall, Taobao, JD, Suning, Kaola, VIP.com, and the very popular new kid on the block, Xiaohongshu. MORE
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. New Rules for China. MORE
The concept of outsourcing is about three decades old. Companies, both large and small, contract a third party to manage work more efficiently. Grow Operations Global Business manufacturing product sourcing purchasing supply chain MORE
The greatest threat to modern China comes not from foreign invasion, but in the form of bicycles, millions of bicycles. Look around anywhere in China lately and you’ll quickly see scads of bike-share bikes everywhere. transportation china wisdom economics austin MORE
Digby’s partnership is a microcosm of the greater opportunity that Austin mobile developers and app makers should be thinking about with respect China. At a macroeconomic level, there’s no surprise as to why China is generating more interest than ever. Mobile Appconomy Asia Chetan Sharma China Dalian digby mobileTech Tuesday Summer Davos TechCrunch World Economic Forum MORE
I run a consultancy where I advise organisations on commissioning artists – often within new build projects but also exhibitions and cultural strategy across the UK and China. This is a good example of how you can be busily working away in China. MORE
And contrary to most people’s beliefs, China actually invests 12.97% of its total government expenditure on education, placing it second of the five countries behind U.S., Others China education education system France Germany government expenditure Japan Russia students United States MORE
I spent nearly all of 2012 living and working in Shanghai, China. Because of this experience, AustinStartup asked if I wouldn’t mind sharing a few observations about the start-up life in China. Mobile Appconomy China MORE
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, Keith Burnett, writes in the Times Higher Education that China will take a dominant position in higher education. He makes valid points in some cases (china is now the 4th most popular destination for overseas students!). But when you look at the better and fancier options now coming out of China – in everything from next-generation transport to technology – you will see that there are fewer and fewer things they cannot make. MORE
After being unseated last quarter by Indonesia, China has regained its spot as the source of observed attack traffic in the third quarter of 2013. Port 445 was the most targeted port in eight of the top 10 countries/regions, the only exceptions being China and Indonesia. MORE
When Internet giant Google threatened to pull out of China in 2010, few were aware of the paradox that the Internet brings to China’s leaders beyond the political fodder. Censorship is necessary, Cai says, because China is evolving from a planned economy to a market-based one. MORE
Entrepreneur Profiles Outsourcing Podcasts Podcasts & Podcasting Podcasts Pillar alibaba craig ford importing from china myimportlabel small business manufacturing Tweet Download the Text Transcript in PDF. Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. MORE
I just spent a week and a half in southern China visiting a range of manufacturing facilities and meeting with senior executives, and the learnings were significant, some of which I want to share with you today. I want to take a moment to explain how worker compensation works in China. MORE
While all our working relationships are important, one that really took our business to the next level was teaming up with our sourcing agents in China. Untapped markets in China that may become the next “big thing”. Top challenges of doing business in China and how we overcame them. MORE
I picked up Time and BusinessWeek in the mailbox yesterday and they both had unflattering China covers with words like lies and corruption. With our elections and their leadership transition coming up, Chen Guangcheng and Bo Xilai will be household. Globalization and Technology MORE
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. MORE
Neusoft Corporation, the largest IT solution & service provider in China, and Appconomy, Inc. By integrating the powerful Appconomy Platform for AppCommerce with Neusoft’s cross platform app environment, Appconomy will be able to power a new generation of commerce and community apps in the US, China, and globally. Mobile Appconomy Chinaannounced today plans to form a strategic alliance. MORE
The biggest competitors to these already established mobile giants are the little known manufacturers from China. To think that just a few years ago people would want nothing to do with China products because of quality. Reasons Why You Should Buy A China Android Smartphone. MORE
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. New Rules for China. MORE
Here's what you need to know in order to successfully do business in China. Culture china company culture Global Business global talk global tradeIn the past two years, I have been to more than 30 Chinese cities. MORE
We all know that China, as the world’s most populous country, has plenty of potential to catch up and overtake the United States in terms of total online retail spending this year. Others Alibaba Alibaba.com China e-commerce infographic online retail MORE
For example, an individual in the United States may be launching attacks from compromised systems in China. For the case of China, this can mean that either attacks do originate from the country itself, or that many of its systems have been compromised to some extent. MORE
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. China Venture Capital. MORE
Last week I wrote a post that covered many of the observation I made on my recent trip to mainland China. Given my background in IT, a natural area of interest for me was the build out of IT in China businesses that are not directly aligned with U.S. I don’t believe it is surprising to assert that growth in China to date has come independent of any investments in technology made by the government or business. based secondary markets rather than purchased new in China. MORE
If there’s any indication that the mobile handset markets in Southeast Asia is ripe for the taking, it’s the sudden interest from a number of China-based handset vendors that started to introduce their mobile products into the region’s markets. MORE
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. China Venture Capital. MORE
Because my partner and I lived in different countries, we decided to do our sampling and production in Hong Kong and China. Since then, I have been to China and Hong Kong more times than I can remember. Production In China Basing all sampling and production in China made sense given the special characteristics of our products. After we agreed to produce samples with them, I flew to China to meet with the company. MORE
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. MORE
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. MORE
Recently, I took my 11 year old (Andrew) to Beijing, China for 10 days. 30 minutes through border patrol and we are in china. tomorrow we will go to the Great Wall of china, and then have a tour of the school in the early evening. tomorrow the Great Wall of china. MORE
Whether intentional or not, to me this mirrors the Politburo of China’s Communist Party. Just as China has a robust form of “capitalism with Chinese characteristics” I suppose the Alibaba Partnership represents dual-class ownership with Chinese characteristics MORE
Despite the recent slowdown, China still presents significant growth opportunities for global brands. Yet while China’s growth opportunities abound, so do its challenges. Eric Lin is the Executive Director, Pacific Rim at Siegel+Gale. MORE
Apple Removes Apps That Allowed China Users to Get Around Filters. Books book censorship china internet russia MORE
For whatever reason my eye was caught by the fine-print label on one glove and its none too surprising "Made in China" imprint. Made in China. Made in China. Made in China. Made in China. Staring out lifelike from their boxes and Made in China. Made in China. Defending our freedoms and Made in China. This Saturday, I took my 2 and 3 year old sons to Toys"R"Us to buy them baseball gloves. MORE
Today, China is without a doubt one of the most exciting places in the world to do business. When you open the political or business sections of any major newspaper or magazine on any given day, there is a good chance you will find something related to China. MORE
Didi Chuxing, the largest ride-hailing service is China, confirmed today that it will acquire Uber China. The deal ends a long, costly battle between the two rivals: Uber had been spending $1B + a year to gain traction in China, while Didi Chuxing had been offering subsidies to its drivers and riders as well. companies that couldn’t make it in China: eBay , Google , Facebook ; the jury is still out on what Amazon’s eventual fate will be. MORE
Businesses large and small looking to penetrate the China market face a daunting task. Google, for example, entered China in 2005 but found Baidu far too entrenched. Similarly, eBay tried to take on China but Alibaba-owned Taobao understood the Chinese customer better. MORE
investors and entrepreneurs have yet to embrace China as a viable market -namely due to its political restrictions and lack of transparency. The “China Gathering” conference and trade show at this year’s SXSW festival, however, plans to […] The post China Gathering Launches at SXSW appeared first on SiliconHills. By HOJUN CHOI Reporter with Silicon Hills News Despite its growing reputation as a major economic powerhouse, U.S. MORE
While many entrepreneurs are fearful of forging global partnerships, Reznik asserts that there are a few keys to success in China that often go overlooked. Grow Operations china global Global Business manufacturing sponsored MORE
Great Wall of China - October 2011. I recently got back from a fabulous trip to China. While I was there Steve Jobs passed away and pretty much everyone in China was talking about it too. His death with the background of ancient China was sort of appropriate in some ways. MORE
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While all our working relationships are important, one that really took our business to the next level was teaming up with our sourcing agents in China. Untapped markets in China that may become the next “big thing”. Top challenges of doing business in China and how we overcame them.
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While many entrepreneurs are fearful of forging global partnerships, Reznik asserts that there are a few keys to success in China that often go overlooked. Grow Operations china global Global Business manufacturing sponsored
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Businesses large and small looking to penetrate the China market face a daunting task. Google, for example, entered China in 2005 but found Baidu far too entrenched. Similarly, eBay tried to take on China but Alibaba-owned Taobao understood the Chinese customer better.
Steve Blank
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I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view.
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Here's what you need to know in order to successfully do business in China. Culture china company culture Global Business global talk global tradeIn the past two years, I have been to more than 30 Chinese cities.
Steve Blank
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I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view.
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I picked up Time and BusinessWeek in the mailbox yesterday and they both had unflattering China covers with words like lies and corruption. With our elections and their leadership transition coming up, Chen Guangcheng and Bo Xilai will be household. Globalization and Technology
YoungUpstarts
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When Internet giant Google threatened to pull out of China in 2010, few were aware of the paradox that the Internet brings to China’s leaders beyond the political fodder. Censorship is necessary, Cai says, because China is evolving from a planned economy to a market-based one.
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Today, China is without a doubt one of the most exciting places in the world to do business. When you open the political or business sections of any major newspaper or magazine on any given day, there is a good chance you will find something related to China.
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I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure.
Steve Blank
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I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. China Venture Capital.
YoungUpstarts
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The biggest competitors to these already established mobile giants are the little known manufacturers from China. To think that just a few years ago people would want nothing to do with China products because of quality. Reasons Why You Should Buy A China Android Smartphone.
Steve Blank
APRIL 14, 2013
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. New Rules for China.
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Didi Chuxing, the largest ride-hailing service is China, confirmed today that it will acquire Uber China. The deal ends a long, costly battle between the two rivals: Uber had been spending $1B + a year to gain traction in China, while Didi Chuxing had been offering subsidies to its drivers and riders as well. companies that couldn’t make it in China: eBay , Google , Facebook ; the jury is still out on what Amazon’s eventual fate will be.
SiliconHills
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investors and entrepreneurs have yet to embrace China as a viable market -namely due to its political restrictions and lack of transparency. The “China Gathering” conference and trade show at this year’s SXSW festival, however, plans to […] The post China Gathering Launches at SXSW appeared first on SiliconHills. By HOJUN CHOI Reporter with Silicon Hills News Despite its growing reputation as a major economic powerhouse, U.S.
Steve Blank
APRIL 11, 2013
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure.
Steve Blank
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I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. China Venture Capital.
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I run a consultancy where I advise organisations on commissioning artists – often within new build projects but also exhibitions and cultural strategy across the UK and China. This is a good example of how you can be busily working away in China.
YoungUpstarts
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We all know that China, as the world’s most populous country, has plenty of potential to catch up and overtake the United States in terms of total online retail spending this year. Others Alibaba Alibaba.com China e-commerce infographic online retail
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And contrary to most people’s beliefs, China actually invests 12.97% of its total government expenditure on education, placing it second of the five countries behind U.S., Others China education education system France Germany government expenditure Japan Russia students United States
YoungUpstarts
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After being unseated last quarter by Indonesia, China has regained its spot as the source of observed attack traffic in the third quarter of 2013. Port 445 was the most targeted port in eight of the top 10 countries/regions, the only exceptions being China and Indonesia.
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JULY 8, 2013
I spent nearly all of 2012 living and working in Shanghai, China. Because of this experience, AustinStartup asked if I wouldn’t mind sharing a few observations about the start-up life in China. Mobile Appconomy China
YoungUpstarts
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If there’s any indication that the mobile handset markets in Southeast Asia is ripe for the taking, it’s the sudden interest from a number of China-based handset vendors that started to introduce their mobile products into the region’s markets.
YFS Magazine
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The concept of outsourcing is about three decades old. Companies, both large and small, contract a third party to manage work more efficiently. Grow Operations Global Business manufacturing product sourcing purchasing supply chain
VC Cafe
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Waze , the social GPS and traffic app, has raised a fresh $30 million from Li Ka-shing’s Horizon Ventures , and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ iFund and Digital Growth Fund. This brings their total funding to over $57 million.
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While most of you are using Amazon and eBay, people in China are shopping on sites and apps like Tmall, Taobao, JD, Suning, Kaola, VIP.com, and the very popular new kid on the block, Xiaohongshu.
YoungUpstarts
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For example, an individual in the United States may be launching attacks from compromised systems in China. For the case of China, this can mean that either attacks do originate from the country itself, or that many of its systems have been compromised to some extent.
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Recently, I took my 11 year old (Andrew) to Beijing, China for 10 days. 30 minutes through border patrol and we are in china. tomorrow we will go to the Great Wall of china, and then have a tour of the school in the early evening. tomorrow the Great Wall of china.
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Whether intentional or not, to me this mirrors the Politburo of China’s Communist Party. Just as China has a robust form of “capitalism with Chinese characteristics” I suppose the Alibaba Partnership represents dual-class ownership with Chinese characteristics
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OCTOBER 15, 2011
Great Wall of China - October 2011. I recently got back from a fabulous trip to China. While I was there Steve Jobs passed away and pretty much everyone in China was talking about it too. His death with the background of ancient China was sort of appropriate in some ways.
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The greatest threat to modern China comes not from foreign invasion, but in the form of bicycles, millions of bicycles. Look around anywhere in China lately and you’ll quickly see scads of bike-share bikes everywhere. transportation china wisdom economics austin
Austin Startup
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Digby’s partnership is a microcosm of the greater opportunity that Austin mobile developers and app makers should be thinking about with respect China. At a macroeconomic level, there’s no surprise as to why China is generating more interest than ever. Mobile Appconomy Asia Chetan Sharma China Dalian digby mobileTech Tuesday Summer Davos TechCrunch World Economic Forum
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
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Entrepreneur Profiles Outsourcing Podcasts Podcasts & Podcasting Podcasts Pillar alibaba craig ford importing from china myimportlabel small business manufacturing Tweet Download the Text Transcript in PDF. Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes.
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There are a lot of reasons why (no excuses, I could have kept up with it better), but the main one is that we have been preparing to adopt a little boy from China. I’ve had a hard time dedicating time to this blog over the last few months.
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
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Because my partner and I lived in different countries, we decided to do our sampling and production in Hong Kong and China. Since then, I have been to China and Hong Kong more times than I can remember. Production In China Basing all sampling and production in China made sense given the special characteristics of our products. After we agreed to produce samples with them, I flew to China to meet with the company.
Campus Entrepreneurship
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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, Keith Burnett, writes in the Times Higher Education that China will take a dominant position in higher education. He makes valid points in some cases (china is now the 4th most popular destination for overseas students!). But when you look at the better and fancier options now coming out of China – in everything from next-generation transport to technology – you will see that there are fewer and fewer things they cannot make.
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JUNE 1, 2014
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Venture Chronicles
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I just spent a week and a half in southern China visiting a range of manufacturing facilities and meeting with senior executives, and the learnings were significant, some of which I want to share with you today. I want to take a moment to explain how worker compensation works in China.
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Neusoft Corporation, the largest IT solution & service provider in China, and Appconomy, Inc. By integrating the powerful Appconomy Platform for AppCommerce with Neusoft’s cross platform app environment, Appconomy will be able to power a new generation of commerce and community apps in the US, China, and globally. Mobile Appconomy Chinaannounced today plans to form a strategic alliance.
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Apple Removes Apps That Allowed China Users to Get Around Filters. Books book censorship china internet russia
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For whatever reason my eye was caught by the fine-print label on one glove and its none too surprising "Made in China" imprint. Made in China. Made in China. Made in China. Made in China. Staring out lifelike from their boxes and Made in China. Made in China. Defending our freedoms and Made in China. This Saturday, I took my 2 and 3 year old sons to Toys"R"Us to buy them baseball gloves.
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MARCH 17, 2010
Last week I wrote a post that covered many of the observation I made on my recent trip to mainland China. Given my background in IT, a natural area of interest for me was the build out of IT in China businesses that are not directly aligned with U.S. I don’t believe it is surprising to assert that growth in China to date has come independent of any investments in technology made by the government or business. based secondary markets rather than purchased new in China.
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