Doing Business in China For Dummies®

How This Book Is Organized

Doing Business in China For Dummies is divided into five parts, and the parts are divided into chapters. In the following sections, we give you a brief look at what you can expect from each part so you can get started right away with the area that interests you most about doing business in China.

Part I: Building Your Foundation

The best way to get up to speed on China is to understand the possibilities of expanding your business to China. Starting in Chapter 1, we help you determine whether your company is a good fit for China and suggest the first steps to take. In this part, you get a rundown of China business basics, including its challenges and opportunities. Along the way, we show you how you can ensure that your business plan is strong and executable. We help you determine what to include and what to prepare for.

Part II: Starting Up in China

Figuring out how business works in China calls for a novel take on business as you know it. We give you the lay of the land when it comes to setting up shop. You also get a feel for the different regions where you may consider setting up. We introduce you to key geographic areas that you may want to concentrate on.

From there we talk you through the Chinese government — a key player for any business in China. Building your business in China wouldn’t be complete without finding the right people to work in the business, so we give you advice on hiring a local team. And then we show you the keys to unlocking ...