The first time Michael Polin visited China in 1988 he realized what huge potential existed in the Chinese market. He then proceeded to explore and research the Chinese market through a series of business activities. "Teach Me China" is the fruit of his labor from over 20 years' experience in the Chinese market. The course covers over 60 subjects, including information technology, media, entertainment, government relations, sales, marketing, and feasibility studies, all of which can be flexibly tailored to the needs of participants.

This series of courses are both entertaining and educational. For those new to China, it introduces the country from the eyes of a US entrepreneur, investor, and legal professional. Michael demonstrates his profound understanding of the unique Chinese culture, shares his experiences and offers various tips for doing business in China.Through this course, you will discover this great country’s past and current situation, and also learn how to speed up government approvals and seize business development opportunities. Moreover, you will be able to explore previously ignored opportunities from a different angle. Michael has given this series of lectures around the world and they have received critical acclaim from entrepreneurs in many different countries.

The course topics are as follows. We can customize a course for you upon request.

1. INVESTING IN CHINA AND THE ROLLER COASTER RIDE YOU WILL FACE
Are you ready to face the Dragon?

2. THE TOP 20 KEY LEGAL ISSUES AND QUESTIONS YOU WILL FACE WHEN EVALUATING WHETHER TO DO BUSINESS IN CHINA

3. HAVE YOU PERFORMED YOUR LEGAL AND BUSINESS DUE DILIGENCE IN CHINA?
Do you even know where to start?

4. MARKET ENTRY, DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH OF YOUR BUSINESS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES IN CHINA

5. DEVELOPING PARTNERS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES IN CHINA

6. STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN CHINA
This covers retail establishments, leases, licenses, and similar. We will cover the principle considerations and concerns all companies should evaluate before taking this step.

7. THE TOP 20 BUSINESS TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN CHINA

8. UNDERSTANDING"GUANXI"AND HOW IT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS A SUCCESS
This course gives you a true cultural understanding of China and successful business. Not to be missed!

9. UNDERSTANDING LEGAL STRUCTURESBEFORE SIGNING DEALS IN CHINA
Understanding the ramifications and who is representing your interests.

10. LICENSES AND LICENSING IN CHINA:
The United States and China have enormous differences in this area and this event will cover all the important distinctions and laws. It will also teach you the different levels of government from Central to Provincial to Municipal. Are you prepared to find out how much you do NOT know?

11. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

12. TRIALS AND LITIGATION IN CHINA A to Z

13. HOW DO THE CHINESE COURTS VIEW UNITED STATESCONTRACTS?

14. ANALYSIS OF RUNNING A MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSLEGALLY IN CHINA
What’s the difference between China and the United States when it comes to media and entertainment? What are the development opportunities in Chinese media and entertainment? What are the industry limitations of SARFT? What do the Chinese really want to see and pay for?

15. OUTSOURCING BUSINESS TO CHINA
Is this a real opportunity and at what cost?

16. BRANDING, CO-BRANDING, AND SALES TO THE 1.4 BILLION CHINESE CONSUMERS
Do you have what the Chinese people want? Are you ready for the realities of this venture? This event will open your eyes to opportunities in China.

17. CHINESE CULTURE, ETIQUETTE, AND IDIOSYNCRASIES
What you need to know to survive in the “Wild, Wild East.” This course will teach you business etiquette and taboos in China. It is not only entertaining but also informative for business professionals in China as well as those who plan to come.

18. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (“IP”) ISSUES IN CHINAA to Z
After all the bad press, is China securing and protecting you? What industries are best for you? This covers trade secret agreements—the good and the bad. Copyrights, trademarks, branding, and the laws that affects you.

19. CONTRACTS INVOLVING AMERICAN AND CHINESE BUSINESSES
This deals with the confusing world of negotiation. Do you know where to start? How are contracts viewed in Chinese culture?

20. PRODUCING, TOURING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIVE PERFORMANCE EVENTS FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
Musicals, rock concerts, pop music, live television events, live theater/plays and more will be covered in this seminar.

21. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNET MARKETING IN CHINA
Is this a business opportunity for you? What are the censorship issues? Are revenues from online ads possible? What can you teach the Chinese in exchange for their partnership in this business development? What licenses do you need to have and how do you get them?

22. THE INTERNET AND CELLPHONE INDUSTRIES OF CHINA
There are 900 million cellphone users and 450 million Internet users in China—Are you ready to bring US content and your business to China? What is the business process and how do you protect your intellectual property in a deal with the Chinese? Costs versus revenues—do you understand them? Understanding the three main phone carriers and their business models and what the censorship issues are.

23. “CCTV” (CHINA CENTRAL TELEVISION) & THE BROADCASTING, SATELLITE, CABLE AND IPTV INDUSTRIES OF CHINA
Can you create a deal for your content and shows to be aired on CCTV? Are there other networks that matter? What is the business process, distribution issues, and how do you protect your intellectual property in a deal with the Chinese? Costs versus revenues—do you understand them?

24. MULTI-LEVEL BUSINESS AND FRANCHISING
What are the laws and cultural considerations in China?

25. TAKING CHINESE COMPANIES PUBLIC IN THE UNITED STATES (Chinese “IPOs")
This is a process that requires an in-depth understanding but the rewards can be immense. Do you know where to look in China for IPO-qualified companies? What Chinese rules and laws do you need to work through before this can become an opportunity for you? Can you manage or source the operation from the Chinese side? Accounting and “proof of income” issues: the three book rule, which of the three books is correct?

26. INFOMERCIALS IN CHINA
Do you have the next great idea the world is waiting for? Find out where you can make money in China and how to develop a TV relationship to support your vision.

27. CRITICAL BUSINESS LAUNCH STRATEGIES FOR CHINA

28. INVESTING IN CHINA
Can you invest and, if so, in what? This event covers returns on investment and capital contribution issues to be aware of. Repatriation of money—do you understand all that is required?

29. FINANCIAL INDUSTRIES AND BANKING IN CHINA
What is the cultural gap between the US style of investing and saving? Do bank loans exist for foreigners? Hong Kong versus Mainland—which is best for you?This will cover the numerous banking issues to think about when conducting business in China.

30. REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN CHINA
What is allowed and what is NOT allowed? What type of banking relationship do you need? What type of partner will help you with this? How do you perform due diligence and market analysis?

31. SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A BROADWAY MUSICAL IN CHINA?
What production issues will you encounter? What is the business process and how do you protect your intellectual property in a deal with the Chinese? Costs versus revenues—do you understand them?

32. SO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN ANIMATED FILM OR TELEVISION SERIES IN CHINA?
What is the business process? How do you protect your intellectual property in a deal with the Chinese? Costs versus revenues—do you understand them? This will explain partners versus investors and censorship issues.

33. SO YOU WANT TO MAKE CHILDREN’S TELEVISION SHOWS AND DISTRIBUTE MERCHANDISABLE PRODUCTS IN CHINA?
What are the special rules and laws concerning children in China? What is the business process? How do you protect your intellectual property in a deal with the Chinese? Costs versus revenues—do you understand them? This will explain partners versus investors and censorship issues.

34. SO YOU WANT TO DEVELOP, PRODUCE, AND LICENSE ELECTRONIC GAMES AND SOFTWARE TO THE CHINESE MARKET?
What is the business process? How do you protect your intellectual property in a deal with the Chinese? Costs versus revenues—do you understand them? This will explain partners versus investors and censorship issues.

35. SO YOU WANT TO MAKE, DEVELOP, PRODUCE, AND LICENSE UNITED STATES COMICS TO THE CHINESE MARKET?

36. IMPORT/EXPORT LAWS AND CONSIDERATIONS
Is China different than the rest of the world? How do you prepare? What laws do you need to know about?

37. ADVERTISING IN CHINA
All the important considerations and issues concerning the Internet, online, radio, television, mobile telephony, buses, billboards, and newsprint.

38. ART EXHIBITIONS DESTINED FOR CHINA OR THE UNITED STATES
What is the process and how do you protect your intellectual property in a deal with the Chinese? Costs versus revenues—do you understand them? Who should be a partner and who should be an investor?

39. TRAVELING TO CHINA AND GETTING AROUND BEIJING