by Admin | Nov 18, 2014 | News
After ten years of negotiations, Australia’s Free Trade agreement with China was finally signed on Monday 17 November. There’s been a frenzy of media celebrating new opportunities for Australian beef and dairy farmers, miners, even professional and...
by Admin | Oct 23, 2014 | Chinese Business Culture, News
Gift or bribe? If you’re doing business with China, where do you draw the line? Business-related gift-giving is common throughout the world. Yet the frequency, value and kind of gift can vary widely. What one culture sees as normal may look like bribery from...
by Admin | Oct 21, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
When sourcing products from China, it’s worth spending a little time thinking about labels and labelling. There are three main questions to address: Are there any legal labelling requirements I have to satisfy? If so, what are they? Are there any brand...
by Admin | Sep 16, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Whether you’re manufacturing in China or in Australia, you may want to consider sourcing your moulds from China. A number of factors mean it’s possible to save many thousands of dollars. There are hundreds if not thousands of potential mould makers, so...
by Admin | Sep 9, 2014 | Chinese Business Culture, News
The Hornet Australia team talk to our colleagues in China every day. Plus we keep an eye out online for interesting news from China. Every so often, we come across quirky stories showing a human side to China. Some may give food for thought about a business...
by Admin | Aug 15, 2014 | News
Welcome to Alphie Alphie is a 15m inflatable black-and-white turtle, who will be soaking up the vibe in Darling Harbour for the next few weeks. The seagull looks a bit surprised, and doubtless many Sydneysiders will be too, but the Hornet team know all about Alphie. ...
