How to protect your IP in China
Crayfish.io's webinar series 'China - let's talk business' continues this week with a session focused on the intellectual property protections in China for busineses entering this market.
Crayfish is 4! Reflections from Ting Zhang, Founder & CEO
"We have just celebrated the 4th anniversary of Crayfish’s incorporation," writes Ting Zhang, Founder & CEO.
Cambridge-based expert speaks at UK-China Tech Forum
Crayfish.io Founder and CEO Ting Zhang will chair a panel this week at the latest instalment of the UK-China Tech Forum, hosted by TechUK, CBBC and in partnership with the Department of International Trade (DIT).
Message from Ting Zhang on UK-China business relations
As someone who has worked passionately at the forefront of UK-China international business, trade and investment for the last 25-plus years, I have been deeply upset by the seemingly overnight deterioration in UK-China relations following the UK’s decision to ban Huawei’s 5G equipment.
Rethinking your Supply Chain strategy?
As a result of Covid-19, the need to optimise the global supply chain is more urgent than ever. But for businesses that consider China a critical part of their supply chain, the big question is not whether the change should happen now, but how. Ting Zhang, CEO & Founder of Crayfish.io, discusses the issues.
Coronavirus - What should you do?
As China battles with coronavirus and news headlines around the world report the latest numbers of confirmed cases and deaths, all Western businesses with China exposure are facing uncertainties and, in some cases, an immediate loss of revenue.
What does the Coronavirus crisis mean for your business in China?
This year, UK trade with China (goods and services) was expected to exceed £100 billion for the very first time. That is, until the Coronavirus hit.
Crayfish.io Accelerator funding increases five-fold with second anchor investor, DBI
Shenzhen-based DB Investment Management Ltd (DBI) has joined the Crayfish.io Accelerator as its second Anchor Investor, opening up further opportunities for UK and European semiconductor and IoT companies to join the programme and get ‘China-ready’.
Crayfish.io launches UK’s first funded initiative to get businesses China-ready
A ground-breaking initiative with a £500k investment fund dedicated to helping UK businesses get ‘China-ready’ has been launched in Cambridge by global online platform, Crayfish.io.
Crayfish webinar explores E-Commerce in China: your gateway to the market
The next webinar in the popular series by China business experts Crayfish.io - next Tuesday (18th June) - focuses on E-commerce in China.
East meets West: webinar focuses on effective communication with China
The latest webinar in the popular series by China trade experts Crayfish.io takes place next Tuesday 11th June, exploring ways for Western businesses to build relationships with their Chinese counterparts.
How to choose the right registered office address for your China investment
The next webinar in the popular series run by Cambridge-based China trade experts Crayfish.io - which takes place next Tuesday 4th June (9:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST) looks at the important decision companies need to make about where to locate in China.
Talented Chinese interns available to help UK businesses
A new service from Cambridge-based Crayfish.io aims to help match UK businesses with talented Chinese speaking interns.
Setting up a business in China?
The next event in the popular Crayfish.io webinar series - entitled 'Setting up a business in China' - takes place next Wednesday (27th March) from 9:30am to 10:15am GMT.
Crayfish webinar explores how to convert opportunities to sales in China
The Chinese market can be very lucrative if you have the right product with the right pricing and you enter at the right time. But even then, the sales may not happen naturally – you will need to commit resources to develop the pipeline and convert inquiries to sales. You also need to know that your distributor or partner is working with you.
Webinar focuses on digital marketing in China
The next webinar in the popular series from Crayfish.io, shedding light on doing business with China, focuses on digital marketing in China.
Webinar examines the latest trends in Chinese IP & Trademark law
Seasoned IP experts from China will speak about the latest trends in Chinese IP & Trademark law - and the implications for Western businesses- at a webinar hosted by Crayfish.io next Tuesday (5th March, 9:30am to 10:15am GMT).
New webinar series covers every aspect of doing business with China
If you are keen to enter the Chinese market - or want to grow your business in China - you cannot afford to miss a new series of informative fortnightly webinars from Cambridge-based Chinese experts Crayfish.io.
‘What’s your number?’ The meaning of numbers in Chinese culture
Numbers in China hold special significance and many Chinese people will make different choices in life simply because of the date, or because a particular number spells out bad luck or indeed, good fortune. Crayfish.io sheds light on the meaning of numbers in this fascinating culture...
Crayfish webinar: Managing your Chinese employees
Following its first successful HR webinar, Crayfish.io invites its seasoned HR expert Jenny Chen from Shanghai to speak about developing and motivating the Chinese team, especially the younger generation.
Cambridge China Forum taps into Ting Zhang’s expertise
The expertise and experience of Ting Zhang, Founder and CEO of Crayfish.io, makes her an important speaker at next month's Cambridge China Forum – the inaugural event aiming to drive forward UK/China business relationships.
New Enterprise Service from Crayfish.io offers an integrated solution
New help is at hand for Western companies keen to explore the lucrative possibilities of trading with China. In addition to the popular online platform for Chinese projects, Crayfish.io has launched a new Enterprise Service, aimed at supporting businesses of all sizes in every sector to fulfil their Chinese ambitions.
Doing Business in China: Tackling the talent shortage challenge
China has been through the ‘growing pain’ of lacking a skilled labour force for the past decade, and it is not getting any better soon, says Ting Zhang, Founder & CEO of Crayfish.io.
Doing business with China: Business dinner etiquette
Personal relationships are important in any business context, but to build successful relationships in China it is crucial to start by understanding cultural differences. This is especially true in social situations like business lunches and dinners.
Doing business with China: increase your WeChat official account followers
Western social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and so on are banned in China. That is why businesses keen to increase brand awareness and engagement in the country opt for WeChat, considered the super app in China.