One Day Induction Course + Personalised Marketing Plan + Mentoring & Teleconferences + 8 Day China Immersion Tour + Valuable Connections & Introductions + Planning & Pitch Days + Major Media Coverage + Awards Night Winner
The current economic slowdown is a wake-up call to Australian businesses to get out of their local Aussie business comfort zone. Smart business owners are now seriously considering expanding out of the contracting Australian market and into countries where the economy is growing despite the global financial crisis. Emerging countries like China represent some of the most significant opportunities for entrepreneurial, innovative and ambitious SMEs from Australia.
There are five simple reasons why you need to consider China for the growth of your business:
China's relationship with Australia is at an all time high, making it easier to enter the market place
China is stimulating their local economy by investing in infrastructure, transport, industry, housing and the environment
China is encouraging domestic spending by offering a range of incentives, discounts, tax breaks and loans to increase the sale of domestic and foreign products and services
China has capital and is willing to invest to attract foreign companies to set up in China
China is a Learning Nation and hungry for Western knowledge and business practices.
The 88 Day China Marketing Challenge is an intense, interactive and on-the-ground program run by Think Global Consulting, China Blueprint and Incite Management Group. It's open to business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs and is a results focused program which delivers the knowledge, tools, connections, advice and support you’ll need to ensure your entry into the China market is a success from day one.
Collaborate
The program will help fast-track those companies who don’t know where to start or don’t have the networks required to infiltrate this immense and diverse market. You get to collaborate, connect and be supported by David Thomas and Lisa Goodhand, a host of other program advisers in both Australia and China and the other challengers who come onboard.
Immersion Tour
One of the highlights of the challenge is the 8 Day Immersion Tour to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing that finishes with a retreat at the foot of The Great Wall.
Competitive Motivation
While the challenge is firstly and fore-mostly a forum for collaboration and support, there's also a competitive edge to it, to keep challengers on track, accountable and motivated to achieve their China vision. One lucky winner will be selected at the final Pitch Day where a panel of China experts will get to review all the plans and achievements and select a winner.
Opportunity
The 88 Day China Marketing Challenge is designed to suit progressive SMEs in the areas of design, technology, creativity, education, the arts, recruitment, healthcare, environmental protection, training, finance and/or professional services (not to mention a host of other world class products, services and expertise!), with a passion for travel, cross-cultural experiences and personal and business growth. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with Australia's largest trading partner and the most populous country in the world!
