For entrepreneurs who want to make it happen in China!
Differences in culture, language and legal systems can be extremely challenging for a starting company in China. Therefore, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai, De Baak is providing an annual training program for Dutch businesses and entrepreneurs that want to learn and gain an understanding of these challenges in order to create a successful company on the Chinese mainland.

Location/Duration: One week, Shanghai, China

This unique program is supported by a group of entrepreneurs who have experience in doing business in China. These China-entrepreneurs will share their experiences and coach you through the process. Learn from the experience of others who have gone before you. Save time and investment on getting into the right network with advisors and even within the Chinese government.

“In Shanghai there is a strong community of experienced Dutch entrepreneurs and business people. They are willing to share their knowledge and experience with newcomers, but in practice this happens infrequently. Through this “Dutch Chinese Entrepreneurship Program” we hope to facilitate newcomers by engaging 'old hands'. - Eric Verwaal, Consul General of The Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai

Goal: The Dutch Chinese Entrepreneurship Program is an intensive hands-on program that is focused on the establishment of your business in China. The program provides you the practical knowledge, personal insights and network required to get things done. You will develop your international entrepreneurial skills; cross-cultural understanding; strategic as well as market-oriented thinking; and by doing so, build your business in China simultaneously.

“ A strong network is one of the most valuable assets you need the obtain, when starting a successful venture in China. The Dutch Chinese Entrepreneurship Program gives you the possibility to access a network more quickly, so you can focus on your core business from the start, and lower your time investment significantly.” - Peter Buytaert, Chairman Bencham Shanghai

Participating in the Dutch Chinese Entrepreneurship Program means:

•starting your Chinese company/office,
•saving months of your time on doing research and acquiring a local network: you can start directly with building your business,
•being supported by experienced China-entrepreneurs that provide their lessons learned and practical insights,
•learning from fellow starting entrepreneurs and share your solutions,
•developing guanxi (relationship) with the Chinese government right from the start, through the network of the Consulate,
•having an overview of the practical issues you need to address when starting up in China.

Program: The program is based on the need for entrepreneurs to share their experiences and insights to find solutions to problems, create new ideas and stay inspired. In this program the participants will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience in a group of 12-14 participants. This group process is facilitated by professionals and combined with the knowledge of local experts.

The Dutch Chinese Entrepreneurship Program will consist of two 5-day modules in Shanghai. The modules will be given over a time span of five months. The program consists of training modules, group discussion meetings, personal coaching by an experienced China-entrepreneur and special issues seminars through which you can build your network with the established business community and Chinese government officials.

The following issues will be addressed in the program:
- orientation & defining your market position in China,
- legal and financial structures on doing business in China,
- cross cultural differences (working in international teams),
- strategic partnerships with companies and government in China,
- developing a Chinese business network,
- leadership in a new environment.

Target group: The Dutch Chinese Entrepreneurship Program is exclusively focused on the Dutch companies that are planning to open, or have just recently opened, an office on the Chinese mainland. The program is given in Shanghai, but is open for the leaders of starting companies/offices throughout China. We will create a quality group of participants who lead the business development in China. Participants and their companies will be evaluated carefully prior to receiving approval for participation. Participants need to be willing to share their knowledge to be able to learn.

Information and guidance
To qualify and register please contact the Training Advice Bureau,
telephone +31 343 55 6369 +31 343 55 6369 or shanghai@debaak.com