With China the bright spot on an otherwise troubled global economy, small-business entrepreneurs are flocking to the Middle Kingdom.  The reality is often complicated, however, by bureaucratic, cultural and business issues in a country not yet geared to small businesses.  In the end, a solid long-term plan is essential for navigating the route to a successful business.  We will discuss recent experiences from starting our Shanghai-based informatics company Binocular Vision, and we will examine some common pitfalls and strategies for overcoming them.

Challenges and rewards of starting a small global chemistry business in China

244th National Meeting (2012)

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