Michael Ogden, Director of Temperate Systems who came on the ConnectChina trade visit to Hong Kong & China said:
“on reflection, we gained a huge amount from the trip. The best way to understand the people you are dealing with is to spend time with them and get to know how they ‘tick'. That Gambei business is one to be avoided in possible! The whole experience has cleared up a few misconceptions about the people, and the culture and has given me much more confidence in doing business abroad. Since the visit, we have pressed the button on production with our manufacturer that we visited. Things are really moving on now and we are looking forward to the product launch at the NEC in March”
Temperate Systems
“Strategic Systems Solutions Ltd found in Connect China : focus on China business facilitation, approachable contacts, real life and contemporaneous experience, breadth of knowledge, large contact network / database (Guanxi), understanding of Western business issues, and make it happen mentality.
Connect China provided a professional, helpful, friendly, cost effective and above all facilitating delivery of service.
When tackling areas of project requirements where “we didn't know what we didn't know”, we needed people like Jo Lavan and Jean Jameson to translate our “fuzzy requirements” into pragmatic and relevant insights.”
Pete Richardson, Director, Business Development
Strategic Systems Solutions
"ConnectChina have a very professional team with a good knowledge of the China market.
They have given us valuable advice on commercial negotiations and business practice which has enabled us to make informed decisions.
Our business with China is now flourishing and we are now developing strong supply chain links with customers and suppliers alike. The assistance of ConnectChina has been an integral part of our success. We continue talks with our Chinese partners to further develop the product range and market coverage, and are using the expertise of ConnectChina on an ongoing basis for advice and support."
A.James.H.Blackhall, Managing Director
Blackhall Engineering Ltd
“ConnectChina have been extremely helpful in assisting the way we conduct business in China . They have the networks and contacts within China which we would not have found easily on our own. Their professionalism and background knowledge has been instrumental in helping us to re-shape our business plans and go for new markets.”
Stephanie Armstrong, Head of Export Sales
Taylor Studwelding Systems Ltd
“We are looking for stone suppliers in China , and ConnectChina have identified several quality suppliers for us as well as getting samples and quotations on our behalf. Following initial communications with the suppliers, I am now ready to visit them in China to discuss the details.
ConnectChina have been very helpful and professional, they have not only arranged the entire meeting programme and itinerary for me, but also provided very good advice on business etiquette and the market situation. Even though this is my first visit to China , I feel assured with the support from ConnectChina and will no doubt rely on their assistance for the follow-up.”
Edward Marshall, Director
Pickard Quarries
