Launchpad

What is Launchpad?

 

Launchpad provides a simple, cost-effective, low-risk and legal means of having a presence in China, before you set up your own office there. CBBC will employ a ‘project manager’ dedicated to helping you take your business forward in China. View our Launchpad offices in China. Read about current Launchpad clients.

 

Your Launchpad Manager

  • Selected and managed by you, but employed and supervised by CBBC
  • Accommodated in a well-established CBBC China office* with meeting rooms & call minding service
  • Permitted to engage in business development, liaison and research, but (as a CBBC employee) not in direct business activities, such as concluding sales or collecting receivables
  • Able to develop and share knowledge within a team of other Launchpad managers
  • Employed for minimum period of 12 months; extensions negotiable
  • Transferred to your company when you decide to set up your own operation

The Advantages

 

  • Can be set up quickly
  • Provides a breathing space, allowing you to assess and develop your China strategy
  • Enables you to test drive a key employee before company set-up
  • No up-front investment costs
  • Guidance and local knowledge from experienced local CBBC manager
  • Progress reviews in China and UK
  • After-care package, including advice and service to help with your next steps
  • Free hot desk use within CBBC’s office network*
  • Offered since 1994; over 140 ‘graduates’

The Costs

Annual management fee between ¥80,000 (£8,000**) and ¥150,000 (£15,000**) depending on location, plus running costs (salary etc). See chart for indicative costings.

 

Let CBBC help launch your business in China!
*Available in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Wuhan, Qingdao, Nanjing or Shenyang. View our Launchpad offices in China. 

This service is exclusive to CBBC Corporate Members

Contact

For more information contact Giles Blackburne
T: +44 (0)790 822 8556
E: giles.blackburne@cbbc.org