Where to base operations under today’s economic conditions?

Posted by Michael Michelini | Nov 23 2010 | Comments (16)
So, its quite obvious I’ve been exploring where to base myself this year of 2010, and while many are jealous I am so free and have so many choices to make freely, it is kind of mind boggling. In the past for some reason, my location has always seemed obvious….I...

In Ningbo – Now I understand why businessmen are so old

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 26 2010 | Comments (3)
I definitely underestimated what it takes to start a business……i figured i had some customers, some cash saved up, the rest would work out…..hahaha, 3 years later (from Shadstone beginning, 6 if you count from newyorkbarstore beginning), the struggle...

Upcoming Travels in China + Southeast Asia

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 15 2010 | Comments (7)
writing this on my mobile phone, it amazes me how open the world has become with the internet. My assistant jojo has prepared my travels for the next month, until the end of april, and this is what i have lined up: Now until march 25 – stay in shenzhen /...

More Motivated Then Ever Before

Posted by Michael Michelini | Nov 08 2009 | Comments (2)
almost 2 years since moving to China. People ask me, Am I getting Tired of it? Am I getting worn out, losing motivation? I AM MORE MOTIVATED AND STRONGER WILL THEN EVER BEFORE Why? Because, I have been through the ups and downs. I have had: * government make...

Recent Travels – Nanjing, Ningbo, Xiamen

Posted by Michael Michelini | Sep 25 2009 | Comments (2)
The past few weeks i have been pretty busy flying to various cities, and many people have been asking me to give some stories and explain what the heck i am up to! So, while those who follow me on twitter (follow me – @michelini ) should have a better understanding,...

Suing a Chinese Factory

Posted by Michael Michelini | Aug 19 2008 | Comments (1)
Let the games begin….here’s the letter to my Chinese Lawyer ============ Hi Liyan, I want to sue a factory for quality issues, can you help? I have a quality clause in it and I have a strong case they did not meet those requirements Mike =========== man,...

Success in Ningbo & Government Made Me Move my Bed!

Posted by Michael Michelini | May 26 2008 | Comments (3)
Today – back from the airport in Ningbo (delayed flight…from 7pm to 2am takeoff…back at 5am!!! is that allowed in USA??)Government came to my home office Friday, when I was in Ningbo and basically said to my staff that was there – “you...

Strategy Game Plan – Next 6 Weeks

Posted by Michael Michelini | May 18 2008 | Comments (2)
Sundays are always my strategy evenings…reflecting on the past and looking to the future…..next 6 weeks are going to be jam packed and may as well publish it on the blog to see if I can cram even more!! Earlier this week – interviewing people...

Deep in Zhejiang Province (i.e. FOB Ningbo) – roadtrip!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 05 2008 | Comments (3)
wow the past week has been insane – flew to Shanghai, spent the weekend there- trade shows, factory visits, partying, networking, met college friend Xing, crashed at my buddy Brent’s apartment, then he and I drove his car to YuYao (3 or 4 hour drive)...

trip of a lifetime….well at least for next next few months!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 23 2007 | Comments (0)
so i’m trying to figure out my next few months….here we go…..$1825 booking on hold w/ Continental… ===== FLIGHT OF A LIFETIME –> Thurs Aug 30th – leave san diego to Newark, NJ – RED EYE, 9:40pm arrive Fri Aug 31st 5:57am train...

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American internet dude living in China (since '07) helping western companies leverage Chinese social media for business.

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