Thinking of selling your product in China or India? TON Tuesday was another hit this week as the panel explored issues around bringing your products to Asia. The challenges and rewards were explored through a panel discussion featuring Mike Manson, CEO of TaraSpan, Ying Hou, National Vice-Chair of China Initiative from Gowlings Lafleur Henderson LLP, Marvin Hough, MBA, Executive in Residence of the Telfer School at the University of Ottawa and Mark Bolger, Regional Manager of Asia at Export Development Canada. Here now a summary of the discussion.

If you are contemplating taking your company to Asia, this session is a must-read!

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The Ottawa Network Presents: Focus on Business
with China and India
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:30-7:30 pm

bitHeads Inc.
1309 Carling Avenue
(Entrance at east end of Westgate Shopping Centre)

It’s a global village, and two of the largest villagers are China and India.

You will meet them at the village market, so be prepared to trade. Come hear and interact with our distinguished panel on doing business with China and India. Get informed on the rules and tips for both selling into the market and buying talent, labour and supplies. Also, how does business culture on all sides, Chinese, Indian and Canadian, factor in your success at the market?

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