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According to the statistics published in March 2006 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the market size of business-to-business (B2B) electronic commerce in Japan in 2005 was 140.4 trillion yen ($1.3 billion).  The industry sectors that are the biggest users of B2B electronic commerce are wholesalers (41.7 trillion yen or $379 billion), followed by electronic/IT  (21.9 trillion yen or $200 billion), and transportation-related parts and equipment (21.7 trillion yen or $197.5 billion).

To be successful in Japan, U.S. exporters must pursue sustained personal contact with their customers.  A visiting U.S. company representative should accompany the firm’s Japanese agent or distributor on visits to existing or potential customers.  Such joint sales calls demonstrate a commitment to clients and are an excellent way to obtain market feedback.

Traditionally, imported consumer goods have been found at larger outlets such as department stores and discount houses.  But there has been dramatic growth in specialty retailers, notably foreign names that import foreign goods.  

On January 1, 1996, Japan implemented the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement in an effort to expand opportunities for foreign firms and increase international competition in government procurement in Japan.  The agreement extended coverage to include the procurement of services as well as procurement throughout Japan by what are referred to as "sub-central government entities."  These entities include all of the prefectural (regional) governments in Japan, major cities and designated municipalities, and a host of other quasi-governmental agencies, corporations, companies and authorities.

U.S. companies with limited resources or a short investment horizon may wish to consider product licensing as a way to enter Japan. The direct costs of finding an appropriate licensee are small compared to other forms of market entry. Once an agreement is reached, licensing fees and royalties are low-cost, low-maintenance income for the U.S. company.

The latest industry statistics, which are from 2005, show the total number of franchise brands at 1,146 (up 5.3% or 58 brands from the year earlier) with the number of outlets exceeding 234,000. The aggregate size of the franchise market in 2005 was 19,389 billion yen ($176.1 billion), as compared to 18,722.3 billion yen ($173.1 billion) in 2004.  Approximately 38.4 percent of total sales at franchise outlets are from convenience stores (CVs), and about 20.9 percent from food service chains.

Although still costly, establishing a presence and an office in Japan has become less expensive given recent decreases in the costs of labor, office rent, and other expenses.

Establishing a direct presence in Japan is the best way to penetrate the Japanese market, but this can be an extremely expensive strategy.  The use of agents/distributors is a more realistic marketing strategy for a small or medium-sized U.S. firm, but this approach requires great care in the selection of the representative.

Details of a new resource taxation system will be announced this year, an official with the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) said on Thursday.

The Chinese government on Sunday promulgated a revised decree to strike the activities of driving up prices through hoarding or cheating.

Philips is a global player in the lighting sector. Its objective was to identify world class suppliers for the following 8 technology categories: LED luminary, Waterproof, Die-casting, Down light, Decorative lighting, Metal parts, Floor lighting, Table light. Philips had already drawn up a list of 150 potential suppliers in China and needed expert support to select the 2-4 most capable suppliers for each of the segments.

InBev is one of the world's largest brewing company experiencing significant year-on-year sales growth in China where it owns many breweries which have been acquired over the last few years. Until recently, these breweries were all run as independent entities resulting in very limited synergies being leveraged nationwide including on the procurement side. Management decided to launch a cross-brewery cost reduction programme with a strong focus on leveraging their procurement scale. In order to pilot test the approach, Dragon Sourcing was selected to support the programme by focusing on the corrugated packaging spend.

Background La Société Générale is one of the largest European bank with key activities in retail banking, asset management and investment banking. La Société Générale wanted to evaluate the price competitiveness of its gift supplier by conducting a benchmarking exercise on a representative sample of products of its gift catalogue by getting quotations (on an FOB and DDP basis) directly from the manufacturers in China

As competition in the procurement arena intensifies, it is critical that organizations dramatically improve their effectiveness by managing spend and accelerating process performance. Leading companies understand that this can only be achieved through a comprehensive spend management solution-one that delivers cross-company spend visibility, promotes accurate decision making, and employs best practices on which to refine and grow an efficient procurement infrastructure.

When you want to know more about the various terms and conditions of the tax laws within your state, get tax services help from tax service centers. You will be able to find processing centers of the IRS within your area. Or else, you can opt to inquire services over the Internet. There are several online sites which offer information and tax assistance to tax payers who are having problems with their taxes. When you want to know about nontaxable and taxable income, you can learn more when you seek information through tax websites.

It is not easy when you are in huge trouble with the IRS. This could mean prison for you, especially when you are not able to prove that the mistake you have made with your tax is accidental. If you are hounded by people from the IRS because of your awaiting audit, you need a professional to guide you. This goes the same when you still have to settle back taxes or when you have failed to file your tax return. You might think that these mistakes seem so little. However, these can put you in so much hassle and burden if you are not careful with your taxes. If ever you want assistance with your taxes, get tax services help from online sites. There are a lot of websites which offer tax help to individuals who are being sued or chased by the IRS.

In recent years, a great number of overseas orders of craftwork and gifts have been transferred to China, mainly from the European and USA general merchandise industry, multinational chain supermarkets, and professional distributors, etc. Meanwhile, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the World Expo Shanghai 2010 will also bring great business opportunities to the craftwork and gifts industry.

Only two decades ago, China was a poor agricultural country; now it becomes the third-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of more than $2, 108 billion in 2006. Experts forecast that by 2020, China will be the world's largest economy.

Tax agency settles case with ex-attorneyThe state's tax agency has reached a settlement with a former department attorney who challenged his dismissal.David Prager III, of Topeka, was fired as the Department of Revenue's chief tax attorney in May of 1997, approximately five months after he sent a memo to Gov. Bill Graves charging that former Revenue Secretary John LaFaver and other agency officials had illegally settled tax disputes with large corporations.Prager wrote the memo after he was publicly criticized for helping to create what a national business magazine said was a hostile business climate.

Medifast restyles weight loss line for mass channel sales effortOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Since the fen-phen and Redux scares of last summer, it's been a pretty good time for makers of over-the-counter diet aid and weight loss products.

BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- The Auto Club Group (ACG) - the largest affiliation of AAA clubs in the Midwest - announced today (February 9) the launch of a new online insurance quote system that allows customers to obtain a competitive, real-time insurance quote any time of the day or night.

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Souce:www.SourcingChina.net ... Toothbrush Manufacturing : Direct SourcingIssue:A California based purveyor of pure and natural products was in need of a high volume of infant silicone toothbrushes for a new product launch at the end of 2005.

China Bag Manufacturer - Direct Sourcing Case StudyIssue:A nationwide manufacturer of custom forms and tags wanted to introduce a new product to their customer base. They contacted USCBS to have customized white and regular paper shopping bags added to their product catalog.

Book your Yiwu hostel now! For the best youth hostels in Yiwu click the links  for full details. Accommodation for students, backpackers and travelers looking for a hostel. Yiwu is one of over 2000 destinations worldwide available on http://www.asiachinatravel...

Zhejiang Yiwu Economic Development Area was founded in 1992, and carried out development of the first period, has total planning area of 44 square kilometres. After ten years since establishment, the Yiwu Economic Development Area sticks to the policies of “high starting point, high-tech, high speed, high efficiency,”

Founded in 1982, China Commodity City locates in the center of Zhejiang, Yiwu, is one of the earliest founded special markets, after 20 years, has experienced 4 times moving, 8 times building extension, now possesses the business area of 800,000 odd sq.m., 34,000 odd stands, 80,000 odd employed, daily passenger flow quantity of more than 200,000, daily turnover is 0.89 billion. In 2002, total trading volume of the market reached 22.998 billion including export value of USD1.5 billion, it has been leading in national industrial product wholesale markets in successive 12 years and been granted the unique market title of “pay attention to quality, keep credit” by the General Administration of Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China, is circulation, research and development and exhibition center of international commodity, also is the biggest commodity export base in our country. China Commodity City consists of China Yiwu International Trade City, Huangyuan Market and Binwang Market, which possess 28 categories and 100,000 odd commodities, almost include all daily industrial articles such as craftwork, ornament, small hardware, daily article, case & bag, rain gear & umbrella, electron & electrical appliance, toy, cosmetic, stationery & sports article, hosiery, food, watch & clock, thread & band, knitting cotton, textile, tie, garment etc, among which cost volume profit relationship of ornament, hosiery and toy cover one third of nationwide markets, is high quality and inexpensive, with various obvious features, have very strong competition in the world.

China YIWU International Trade City, invested with 700 million RMB, covers an area of 300,000 square meters with a building area of 30,000 square meters. It consists of a main body of markets, sales department of the manufacturing enterprises, purchasing center, store center and dining center.

Crowned as “a sea of commodities and a paradise for shoppers”, Yiwu of china boasts an aggregate market floor area of 2.6 million square meters with 53,000 booths and 160,000 persons engaging in business. The market gathers 320,000 varieties of goods of 1,502 categories from 34 trades (notes: there are 500,000 varieties of goods in the world as released by the UN).  

Yiwu is located in the central area of Zhejiang province with a total land area of 1,105 square kilometers. The whole city governs 8 towns and 5 subdistricts, has a population of 670,000 registered as local domiciliary and 600,000 as external temporary. Yiwu has a long history. It was in the 25th of Ying Zheng of Qin Dynasty (B.C. 222), was in Wushang County, in the 7th of Wu De of Tang Dynasty (A.D. 624), and was changed as Yiwu, in 1998, when it was established as a City. From old times, Yiwu has gained the honor of being the Home of: Culture, Luo Binwang - one of the Four Outstanding Persons in Early Tang Dynasty, Zong Ze - the famous Anti-Jin General of Song Dynasty, and Zhu Danxi - one of the four famous doctors of Jin and Yuan Dynasty. In modern times, Yiwu has produced educationist Chen Wangdao, literature theorist Feng Xuefeng and historian Wu Han, among others.

Yiwu is marching towards becoming a truly world class international commercial city.Now with the prosperous market, developed economy, stable society, beautiful environment and wealthier community,

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Interstoff Asia Autumn Date: 08-OCT-08 to 10-OCT-08With a successful 17-year history, Interstoff Asia Autumn is Asia's no.1 venue for apparel textile and upcoming trends.With the latest apparel fabric collections from around the world, plus a full programme of added-value seminars, displays and special events, the show will once again serve as the major meeting point for the textile and garment industry in Asia.One will witness the latest innovations in functional textiles from around the world. Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Hong Kong International Education Expo Date: 01-AUG-08 to 03-AUG-08Hong Kong International Education Expo has been designed to connect proactive domestic, regional and international educational institutions and training and awarding bodies with undergraduate and postgraduate students. Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Hong Kong Licensing Show Date: 02-JUL-08 to 04-JUL-08Hong Kong Licensing Show has garnered strong support from key associations and industry players including foremost authorities on licensing. Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Asian Building Technologies ;Asian Securitex ;Asian Building Interiors ;International Travel Expo Hong Kong (ITE HK) ;ITE MICE ;

Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong Date: 20-MAY-08 to 22-MAY-08Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong is unique blend of top-quality suppliers, fun atmosphere and inspirational educational programme produces the largest gathering of the hospitality community that work directly in the industry in the region. Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products Date: 20-APR-08 to 23-APR-08See a full range of the hottest gifts & home products developed by new suppliers from China and Asia at the China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products. The fair will feature over 3,700 booths. To maximize your visit, fair organizer Global Sources will invite industry leaders to the conference sessions for informative seminars and sharing on interesting topics like product trends and guidance on sourcing from China. Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Trade Shows in March 2008 in China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)Hong Kong International Jewellery Show Hong Kong International Jewellery Exhibition Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair HK Watch Clock Optical Parts and Accessories Fair Practical World Hong Kong Glassman Asia INTERSTOFF ASIA SPRING

Trade Shows in February 2008 in China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)  New Year Eve Carnival Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) Hong Kong Education & Career Expo Hong Kong Airport Jewellery Show

Trade Shows in January 2008 in China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)Hong Kong January International Jewellery & Watch Show Hong Kong International Stationary Fair Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair Hong Kong Fashion Week World Boutique Hong Kong

E-mails are one of the easiest ways of doing online e-business marketing. Even though e-mails are competing for attention from the incredible number of Spam mails that overflow the internet, the return of investment for e-mail marketing will be 45.65$ per dollar spent in 2008.

This conference will focus on “Advanced Technology for Automotive Products Development” and discuss series topics which include the status and developing trend of design&technology&market in automotive industry; New development of technical R&D, New management solution for efficiency management and organization and like that. “Auto Engineers Conference & Industry Design and R&D Session” will be guided by the advanced technology fruit, taking automotive engineering and R & D as the main content. Welcome the owner who own the advanced technology and idea join in us give speech actively to discuss those hot points with us. The former conference successfully held in shanghai absorbed more than two hundred persons who come from the whole- vehicle enterprises which include FAW、Honda、Hyundai、Dongfeng、Nanjing Automobile、Nissan、TOYOTA、Geely、HaiYue、ZXAuto、Sinotruk、Wuzheng、Wanxiang、Chanan Ford and some famous design center from Italy、Germany、America、Japan、rance、Spain、Sweden、Belgium, Want to get or learn more? Please join in us now.  

Since 2004, Shanghai Youshi business consulting co., Ltd founded “China Automotive Components Global Purchase and Trade Cooperation Forum”. Now, This annual prosperous conference had been a smooth and bright communication platform for those global purchasing group and Chinese local suppliers.

Over 10,000 Buyers Pre-registered for New China Sourcing Fairs: Baby & Children's Products and Fashion Accessories in Shanghai Product Safety First: Fairs to Feature Free Seminars on Quality Control and Design Requirements of Children's Products

Getting product delivered successfully from overseas suppliers requires fluency in a whole new language of terms and documents that are not part of domestic purchasing. As the owner of a successful online store, eBay powerseller and importer Skip McGrath has mastered the lingo. Here he runs through the most common import terminology, plus some wholesale industry vocabulary as well.

China steps up curbs on process trade .