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About Michael Zakkour
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Expertise
I can answer questions about manufacturing, sourcing products in China and India including design, engineering, quality control, factory auditing, packaging, shipping and customs clearnce. I can answers question regarding the macro and micro views on doing business in China, India and Asia. I can offer my expertise regarding Chinese business culture, Chinese culture, cross-cultural understanding and training.

Experience
President of China BrightStar, LLC a Sino-American manufacturing, sourcing and consultig company with factories and offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Bangalore and New York.

Organizations
China Institute Asia Society

Publications
Numerous national magazines and newspapers.

Education/Credentials
B.A. in Communications B.A. in Marketing Seton Hall University

Awards and Honors
Guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business at UPENN, Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, Stern School of Business, NYU

Past/Present Clients
Fortune 1000 client base in addition to many small and mid-size businesses.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Michael Zakkour 
In Category  International Business

SubjectDate Asked

Visit to china11/16/2009
  Q: Dera Mr. Zakkour, I came to the United States from my native land of Venezuela with an extensive ...
  A: I am sorry to hear of your recent difficulties. Things are hard for a lot of people these days but ...
statue of limitation on a debt I am not aware of8/3/2009
  Q: We shipped scrap metals to China using Maersk shipping line sometime Oct. of last year. I was not ...
  A: The best thing would have been to find out what became of the containers after the client dropped ...
Freight Forwarding7/28/2009
  Q: Where I can get the rankings of freight forwarders globally and regionally for the year 2009? On ...
  A: I would check with the International Freight FOrwarders Association and similar groups. Google them ...
manufacturing companies2/3/2009
  Q: I am looking for a manufacturing company that specializes inmaking exercise clothing. I am having a ...
  A: As it turns out my company specializes in finding, vetting, negotiating with and managing factories ...
China company verification10/12/2008
  Q: I'm trying to verify the legitmacy of the following company; Guangxi BoYing (International) Trading ...
  A: You are right to be wary and skeptical. From what I understand this company wants to purchase ...
Business Contact in China9/30/2008
  Q: We have been contacted by a Chinese firm to provide architectural services in China. We have done ...
  A: It is vital that you engage in a full-scale background check on the company. There are things you ...
Import from Mexico9/23/2008
  Q: I would like to have silver jewelry made in Mexico or China using gemstones which were purchased ...
  A: My company, China BrightStar specializes in helping American companies set up manufacturing and ...
international trade7/27/2008
  Q: I have been negotiating school supplies to imprint with my logo from companys in china and would ...
  A: You need to do one of two things. You either need to fly to China, inspect the facilities, ...
Selling a commodity in Taiwan & China7/15/2008
  Q: How do I obtain a seller's license / permit in Taiwan and China ? I want to import coffee into both ...
  A: There are two main procedures you have to go through in China to begin selling your product. 1-You ...
Taiwan Business License, Taxation Registration6/14/2008
  Q: How do I see a copy of a company's Business License, Taxation Registration Certificate , Corporate ...
  A: I tried reaching you on my hotmail account as well, still got bounced back. So, I am just adding our ...
importing confusion6/8/2008
  Q: I want to buy a particular product from china to import into australia and sell the product via my ...
  A: Finding, vetting, inspecting and negotiating with a Chinese supplier can be a difficult and risky ...
Incoterms5/29/2008
  Q: I am trying to figure out what the best incoterm would be, I am try to send granite countertops to ...
  A: Is this for a client of yours? A buyer? Or is it something for you. If it is for a buyer you ...
payments to overseas companies2/21/2008
  Q: I am considering the option of outsourcing some work to a company overseas. How do I report the ...
  A: Its a good question. You will not need to change your entity. You would need a 1099 if they were ...
importing chinese products for resell in us1/3/2008
  Q: I am investigating companies that I can source electronic consumer products from in China. I would ...
  A: Here are some rules of thumb for you to follow. 1-Make sure you are buying in the right quantity. ...
Career Interview10/17/2007
  Q: 1. How long have been in International Business? 2. How did you become interested in this career? 3. ...
  A: I will answer your survey. 1. How long have been in International Business? 7 years 2. How did ...
Doing business in China10/11/2007
  Q: could you please advise what are the options for a US company to establish their presence in the ...
  A: I need to know more about what kind of business you want to establish in China. Is it a service ...
customs duties, licensing, ect.10/7/2007
  Q: If I wanted to purchase cutlery from a manufacturer in China for resale here in the states, what ...
  A: You would not need any licensing at all. You would simply need three things to determine your ...

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