Stress of China Business

Running a business in China can be stressful, no doubt about that. In truth, running a business anywhere is stressful. But China is not just the focus of our site and business, but also an important keyword. so the more times we mention China in regard to business and Chinese consumers, not just in the body text but also the headline, the better. Hmmm, that should just about do it!

Chinese business woman drinking coffee at a meeting

OK, the preceding paragraph was facetious, poking fun at our ourselves and the marketing industry. But stress in business is no joke. Especially in small business or in the startup phases. We oft make sacrifices for our business, usually in the realms of our health and relationships. The Covid pandemic is yet another burden and pressure that businesses globally have faced. And are still struggling with.

We all adept at fronting up to a GP or emergency department if we slice the top of our finger. Or when we inadvertently have a come together with another bit of office machinery where we end up second best. But we less efficient at picking up warning signs from our body. Or the onset of other mental health issues triggered by stress.

However, it is not just our own health that we need be concerned with. No matter if we are CEO, CMO, any C suite or manager in an organisation, we are also responsible for the health and welfare of those who toil with us. There is not actually much about the US culture of lifestyle we could recommend, but we can can learn from some of it. For example, hardly a month goes by where someone with a grudge or work issue, takes a weapon into work and shoots management or colleagues. Generally this is met with the usual expressions of surprise and amazement triggering more national anguish and sole searching re gun laws. Intriguing, little is mentioned about corporate metal health policies.

Now, if you are one of our many regular readers or followers you will note this is a departure from our usual, oft caustic, China business, marketing, tech or social media commentary. And you’d be right. Generally, most of readers are and followers are of a similar ilk to us. That is, nicer people, but with an interest in things China business related.

But recently a new follower joined our ranks. Let’s quote directly from his blog’s “about me” page:

Hi, my name is Steve, and I live near Edinburgh in Scotland. I am a practicing Psychotherapist, who uses my Psychology and Counselling background to promote Wellbeing in the Community, here and beyond.
Change Therapy

His blog is called Change Therapy so we were a little intrigued as to why he would be following us. On the surface it seems we are as different as chalk and cheese. But we read a few of his articles and decided that maybe we did share a common connection. Which hopefully the preceding text has illustrated. So for this edition of the weekend long read, time to grab that chocolate bar, top up the teapot and enjoy some of Steve’s articles.

Introducing Everlyne YU

China Website Baidu Optimisation

In 2003 Everlyne Yu co-founded WPBeijing Marketing Studio with Englishman Peter Bic, now known as Bic Brands.

She began Uengager, as a SaaS MarTech company focused on customer engagement in 2017.

Hello, Nihao, I’m Everlyne

“I love to talk about and help people understand the amazing ways MarTech and SaaS can work to strengthen your business engagement with Chinese consumers.
I know you have questions or want to talk about your brand or business in China so please, drop me a line opposite. If you prefer live chat, call and talk to me live, in person direct.“

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Everlyne is also a key note speaker, lecturer and KOL on MarTech in China. She is CEO of Uengager, business development officer for Bicyu.

Everlyne hs been privileged to work with a variety of international organisations, from VW, Cushman Wakefield, Sodexo, Bristol Myers Squibb to local Chinese firms such as Midea, and OK Order.

If you’re looking for guidance, tips, advice on any aspect of starting or growing a business in China or training, coaching your existing China marketing team for excellence, be sure to check out Uengager. Home page and base for Everlyne Yu. Read her short bio – opposite left – or contact her direct – below – for a free, heart to heart chat.