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.
Doing business with China: WeChat Marketing 101
If you are doing business with China, you might already know that Western social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and so on are banned in China. So how can you harness the power of social media to increase brand awareness and engagement there?
Doing business with China: gifting etiquette
Building personal relationships is an intrinsic part of doing business in China and exchanging gifts can help that greatly. But what do you take, and who should receive your gifts?
Doing business with China: making the most of your visit
Business trips to China can be both exhausting and enjoyable, typically involving a range of meetings and a busy schedule. So, it's important to remain energetic and productive when travelling.
How to hire and manage people in China
Attracting and retaining talent continues to be one of the main challenges facing foreign companies operating in China. At a free event later this month, Chinese business experts will discuss how to find the talent you want and build a multi-cultural team across the UK and China.
The four biggest challenges Western businesses face in China
What are the biggest obstacles for Western companies pursuing business opportunities in China? Ting Zhang, CEO of Crayfish.io – the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China – discovered four important challenges for SMEs when she visited the country earlier this month.
Doing business with China: communicating effectively
Unless you can speak fluent Chinese and have a decent understanding of the culture, communicating with your business connections in China can sometimes be frustrating. Find the right way and it could help you to breeze through the process, advises Ting Zhang, founder and CEO of Crayfish.io, the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China.
Understanding the Chinese culture: #1 Traditions versus modern China
If you intend to interact with Chinese people for business purposes, it is advisable to learn some basics about the Chinese culture, which is very different from the West. In a series of posts over the coming weeks, Crayfish.io – the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China – aims to close the knowledge gap.
Helen Tse MBE champions Crayfish.io
Making important connections is at the heart of Crayfish.io – the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China – and some of these lead to unexpected outcomes. One of the bilingual speakers attracted to Crayfish is a hugely accomplished and influential person – Helen Tse MBE. A Cambridge-educated corporate lawyer, she is also a chef and acclaimed…
Where are the opportunities for business in China?
Ting Zhang, the founder and CEO of Cambridge-based Crayfish.io – the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China – provides insight into the sectors and industries which offer the most potential for UK and international companies in the Chinese market.
Crayfish makes a splash at China Business Conference
Cambridge-based Crayfish.io – the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China – made some valuable connections at last week's China Business Conference in London, organised by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
Crayfish.io helps business to find bilingual talent and better connect with China
UK and international businesses keen to connect with China can now benefit from an innovative recruitment service.
Webinar focuses on 'converting opportunities and 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.
Crayfish.io forms a new strategic partnership
Crayfish.io, a Cambridge-based platform offering Chinese business expertise and multi-lingual support, is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Global Wisdom Group (Glodom), a leading provider of language technology solutions in China.
Let China work for you while you celebrate Christmas
Christmas is not a public holiday in China. So while Christmas trees light up shopping malls here, for most Chinese people it is work as usual. And if your business needs something done ready for the new year, now is the perfect time.
Events offer insight into doing business with China
Ting Zhang, Founder and CEO of Cambridge-based Crayfish.io, has been connecting with some of industry's brightest minds at recent events and webinars. Her journey in the past few weeks highlights a few of the latest Chinese business trends.
Doing business with China: using an interpreter
You plan to make a business trip to China. Should you hire an interpreter from the UK or hire one in China? It depends on your budget, says Crayfish.io – the unique online marketplace that helps you find exactly the kind of freelance help you need to do business with China.