2nd christmas in China

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 25 2009 | Comments (7)
Christmas has always been a time for us to reflect about the past year, spend time with family and friends – and look to the future. I arrived in China to live dec 31, 2007 – just after spending christmas in florida with my family.    Decided to...

Ukraine is Weak – Brings Back Holiday Memories

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 22 2009 | Comments (10)
Man, this is the ultimate t-shirt I found on busted tees.com UKRAINE IS WEAK.  (hint for a late christmas gift to get me!) No, no, I am not picking on the actual country Ukraine, what I am referring to is a Seinfeld TV show where they are playing a game of Risk...

Learning from Tiger Woods

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 20 2009 | Comments (2)
Something for people who are building a personal brand. Tag Heuer to drop Tiger Woods from US campaigns PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer said Friday that it will “downscale” its use of golfer Tiger Woods’ image...

The World Needs Dreamers Who Perform

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 19 2009 | Comments (7)
wondering if my uncle is giving me a hint a bout my being a dreamer …. and artist…. in some way…he just sent me this email DEAR MIKE, I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THIS ARTICLE. PARTS OF IT, I BELIEVE COULD PERTAIN TO SOME WHO ARE NOT ARTISTS. ……....

Is it really that great to win the lottery?

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 15 2009 | Comments (11)
Ya, sounds crazy right….but everyone must think how great it is to win the lottery, yet…have we considered the ramifications? Here are some reasons i would consider it more: If it were kept private – i think the feeling of winning the lottery...

Reputation Management for Bank of America

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 13 2009 | Comments (2)
If you’ve been following my blog, you will see posts about my difficult experiences dealing with Bank of America as I’ve been overseas in China and Asia.  Two of specific note include: More Bank of America Fights – International  Travel Issues Thank...

Jobs Sent to India & China will never return

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 13 2009 | Comments (0)
Just read an article from an Israeli company statement that jobs outsourced to India and China and other emerging markets will never return to Israel.  And for the country to continue to thrive, it must focus on innovation and original ideas. Baharav said, “The...

Shadstone buyout of newyorkbarstore

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 11 2009 | Comments (3)
This is another emotional transaction in my life….but in the process of transferring the assets and liabilities of the parent companies of newyorkbarstore.com and newyorkbarstore.co.uk to shadstone hong kong company…. This parallel phenomena was the...

Companies are People, DISC method to evaluate

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 04 2009 | Comments (3)
The older i get, the more i keep realizing, companies aren’t products or services….they are groups of people fighting to grow – working hard to add value to an industry, to educate people in their following, and to build a great team. Thats why...

sometimes feel like my head is under water

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 02 2009 | Comments (0)
i think we all have those days….but after hanging out with my friend Jon Conte here in Beijing, and our discussions about how we like being in china as compared to new york / usa. i’ve been in china since the end of 2007 – and have only been back...

Too many people spend too much money

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 01 2009 | Comments (14)
“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned for things they dont like to impress people they dont like” – Will Smith This is a great quote…i mean, funny because its so damn true!! But sad at the same time. And its even sadder...

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American ecommerce guy, I've been living in South China - Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Dongguan (+ a touch of Philippines) since end of 2007.

Successfully selling online since 2004, took it fulltime early 2007. Love international business & connecting, and working on ways to give hard working people global opportunities. (Read More...)

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