Business Card Etiquette in China

•Have one side of your business card translated into Chinese using simplified Chinese characters that are printed in gold ink since gold is an auspicious colour. •Ensure translation is carried out into appropriate Chinese dialect, i.e. Cantonese or Mandarin. •Your business card should include your title. If your company is oldest or largest in your country, that fact should be highlighted on your card. •Hold card in both hands when offering it. •Never write on someone's card unless so directed.

Business Card Etiquette in India

•If you have a university degree or any honour, put it on your business card. •Always use right hand to give and receive business cards. •Business cards need not be translated into Hindi as English is widely spoken within business community.

Business Card Etiquette in Japan

•Business cards are exchanged with great ceremony. •Invest in quality cards. •Always keep your business cards in pristine condition. •Treat business card you receive as you would person. •Make sure your business card includes your title. The Japanese place emphasis on status and hierarchy. •Business cards are always received with two hands but can be given with only one. •During a meeting, place business cards on table in front of you in order people are seated. •When meeting is over, put business cards in a business card case or a portfolio.

Business Card Etiquette in UK

•Business card etiquette is relaxed in UK and involves little ceremony. •It is not considered bad etiquette to keep cards in a pocket. •Business cards should be kept clean and presentable. •Do not feel obliged to hand out a business card to everyone you meet as it is not expected.

Partnering Partnering is an attractive flexible way for companies to develop new markets and additional revenue. Working together, partners can combine strengths in critical areas. Often a larger well-known vendor provides small vendors with credibility, while smaller vendor contributes specific industry knowledge unknown to larger vendor. Synergistic relationships come in all shapes and sizes, but best relationships and partnerships are ones that benefit everyone. Partnering is a good way of tapping into related customer bases. Often partners complement each other in such a way that they can provide a combined solution that neither partner could deliver alone.

Expectations In order for a relationship to work you must have a clear understanding of both your companies and product(s) strengths and weaknesses. By being aware of any deficiencies, you will find partners with strengths in areas of your weaknesses.

1. Know what you have to offer. 2. Know what you are looking for. 3. Don't waste yours and your potential partner's time.

Different relationships/partnering that works: 1. Product bundling. 2. Newsletter exchanges. 3. Integrations. 4. Link exchanges. 5. Technology or knowledge exchange. 6. Revenue share. 7. Ad exchange.

Win/Win Only when each partner is successful can partnership itself claim success. Partnerships are genuinely a win-win. Developers, who master art of strategic partnering and relationship networking, will obtain long-term profitability and success.

Final Tips 1.) Qualify sources. 2.) Adage - you are who you hang with. 3.) Not every relationship is a good one. 4.) Evaluate potential partners. 5.) Make it personal by taking time to say thank you. 6.) Results are not always immediate. 7.) Carry business cards everywhere you go.

Being proactive and following up, you can have a network of contacts that you will be able to access quickly when you need them. Whether by more traditional means, such as in person or over Internet, personal networks are essential for furthering your business. Relationship networking is give and take, be sure to help others in your quest for help.