As a medium for accessing niche information and stories, podcasts have seen an explosion over the last few years. You can listen, learn and be entertained whilst driving, going for a walk or taking time out to relax.
SME Radio is producing shows “by SMEs for SMEs” designed to help small business owners reach their potential. Topics including sales and growth strategies, human resources, business succession and doing business with China which I’m delighted to be hosting.
About Aus-China Business Channel
China has seen unprecedented growth over the last three decades and Australia has benefited from the demand for our resources however with strong growth in household wealth, there is increasing demand for a range of services which Australia is well positioned to deliver.
The Aus-China Business Channel (ACBC) will provide SMEs with insights on how to position Australia’s world-class capabilities, providing practical information to help navigate these growth opportunities.
Interview with CT Johnson, General Manager, Basis Point Consulting
In the first of the weekly SME Radio programs I interview CT Johnson, author of “Riding The Dragon – managing your Chinese investors, partners and employees.”
CT is the General Manager of Basis Point Consulting, founded in 1996 by David Chin, which provides business intelligence and networking opportunities for participants in the investment and financial markets in Australia and Asia.
In this podcast, CT tells us about his career journey from the US to Russia and working for global company Huawei in China before moving to Australia. He shares insights on the importance of building relationships or guanxi, the do’s and don’ts for business interactions and that a contract is just the start of the negotiations with your new Chinese business partner.
- Listen to the Podcast – you can listen to the interview here.
- Read the Book – you can access a copy of “Riding the Dragon – managing your Chinese Investors, Partners & Employees” click here.
- Sign up for market intel and events on the latest trends – For market intelligence from HMW in China, to property development, investment migration and a range of events on the latest hot topics register your details at the Basis Point website here.
Interview with Cynthia Dearin, Dearin Associates
Have you ever gone to work wearing a bullet-proof vest? Cynthia Dearin has during her career as a diplomat and management consultant in the Middle East! Cynthia is the author or Camels, Shiekhs and Billionaires and in this interview she discusses how she came to be advising SME’s looking to enter into fast-growing markets across the MENA region and now China.
In this episode of Cynthia highlights the differences between market entry strategies for marketing products versus marketing services. She also explains how tools like the Market Entry Strategy Stress Test can help identify areas that may require attention.
- Listen to the Podcast – you can listen to the interview here.
- Read the Book –if you would like to get hold of a copy of “Camels, Sheikhs and Billionaires “ click here.
- Find out about theInternationall Business Accelerator – and other great programs here.
Interview with John Grealy, Doltone House
Doltone House, the iconic conference and meeting venue on the waterfront at Pyrmont and in the Sydney CBD has been extending their offering to the Chinese business incentive conference market.
In this podcast, find out why Aus-China organisations such as BasisPoint, Australia China Business Council, AccessCN and our Expat Advisors Community Melbourne Cup event are taking advantage of Doltones tailored proposition to the Chinese market.
A veteran in sales, John also shares his tips on using social media and conversation triggers for building a successful business.
- Listen to the Podcast – you can listen to the interview here.
- Download the brochure -in Chinese here.
- Check out the website – see the range of venues here.
View our growing suite of interviews to support SME’s doing Aus-China and Aus-Asia business here.
About the Host
Stacey Martin is the founder of Expat Advisors Community network for professionals with internationally connected clients. With an extensive career in financial services and private wealth management, today Stacey consults with SMEs wanting to do business in China, drawing on her experience working with Chinese investors. This includes market entry strategies, facilitating strategic business connections, professional services introductions, and navigating business culture.
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