Meeting with Armbruster Manufacturing Company

Mr. Brian Su held a business meeting with Mr. Hellar Armbruster, VP of Armbruster Manufacturing Company (AMC). Armbruster is the oldest tent maker in the US and exports products worldwide. Mr. Armburster expressed his appreciation for Mr. Su's strong support to AMC's marketing efforts in a competitive global marketplace.

Fun Flight over the Land of Lincoln

A client from China took intro-flight at McClelland Aviation Co. in Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Brian Su identified the local aviation firm for the client who is interested in taking a pilot training class in 2008.

Mr. Brian Su Held Meetings with Cessna Aircraft Company

On October 4 & 5, 2007, Mr. Brian Su, president of Artisan Business Group (ABG), visited the headquarters of Cessna Aircraft Company - the World's largest private jet manufacturer. Mr. Su assisted a client and his family from China in touring their recently acquired CJ-1 private jet. Mr. Su also visited the Cessna production lines after having meetings with VPs of the int'l sales division of Cessna Aircraft Company.

Mr. Brian Su Visiting Cessna Aircraft Company

Artisan Signs New Partnership Agreement

In a move to expand our Internet presence, ABG is partnering with TrainingAndSeminars.com, the Internet's training and seminars search engine. The agreement between ABG and TrainingAndSeminars.com presents ABG with an entirely new stream of potential seminar attendees, while strengthening TrainingAndSeminars.com's Negotiations seminar offerings. Two firms will soon be jointly presenting China related seminars nationwide.

Artisan Delivers China Workshop to Corporate Offices

Artisan Business Group can present an in-house workshop to your company, focused for your specific needs. Our workshop can be held at your facility. As few as 5 people can participate, up to a maximum of 30. The workshop can be presented to specific departments, such as marketing, purchasing, or management. Contact us today for a list of China related workshops.

Artisan Helps Midstates Enterprises Corp. Open Office in USA

With the assistance of Artisan Business Group and its law partner, Hua Cheng Trade and Development Co., a Guizhou Province based privately held company, opened its first US presence in Illinois. The newly established Midstates Enterprises (USA) Corporation will be conducting int'l trade between the two countries. Mr. XO Wang is the general manager of the firm.

Sourcing from China

Artisan Business Group offers a one day "Sourcing from China" workshop which focuses on helping companies recognize new opportunities for more cost-effective sourcing from China and to understand some of the pitfalls and how these can be negotiated. Chinese business culture and how to build strong business relationships with Chinese partners is an integral and interactive part of the course.

The one day workshop will include interactive sessions, practical advice and real-life case studies.

Topics Covered:

* Introduction to China as a manufacturing location
* Identifying opportunities
* Finding suppliers
* Methods of sourcing - direct, using agents, trading companies, licensing & contract manufacturing
* Potential obstacles and how to overcome them
* Protecting your intellectual property rights
* Quality issues
* Transportation costs
* Sources of finance
* Brief overview of investment vehicles in China
* Building business relationships in China
* Negotiation skills
* Practical hints & tips for visiting China

Who would benefit from this course:

This course is suitable for personnel seeking to buy/procure from China for the first time or those who need to develop/expand their purchasing base and anyone traveling to China.

Interested companies should contact us for schedules, we deliver seminars to your office!