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In the Ox-Horse pairing, the Ox is a patient, methodical person while the Horse is a fast, spontaneous person. The Ox may not like it when the Horse keeps taking off in different directions. The Horse in turn may find the Ox to be very rooted to be of any action.

Ox Personality

The Ox is a very stable and reliable animal. Just like its animal counterpart that goes day after day helping the farmer to plough the field without a complaint, Ox people are very hardworking, stick at a task longer than anyone else and keep going. They are very meticulous and systematic and prefer to stick with the known rather than the unknowns. Ox people also divide the world into 2 categories – the good and the bad and they stick with their decisions without any regrets.

The Ox can be even-tempered for most part but if you have managed to anger the Ox then start running immediately because they can be very impulsive when they get angry. The Ox people are very possessive and protective in nature especially when it comes to family. They can very stubborn and conservative, but they are also very patient and caring which makes them a very good friend to have.

In love the Ox people usually choose a partner who will be quick to put a protective arm around them in times of need and their love for someone usually lasts a lifetime.

Horse Personality

The Horse like its animal counterpart is born to be independent and bred to succeed. Horses can be singularly focused on what they want to achieve in life that they may not bend over backwards for the good of the team. The Horse people usually are quite healthy and love outdoors and adventures. The Horse can be very stubborn and can flare up a temper when they don’t get what they want. They know that they are too cunningly focused on what they what which becomes their becomes biggest weakness to fit in with a team.

The Horse people are aggressive, ambitious, quick-witted and intelligent. They can become the center of attention in parties because of their passion to dress up, blend in with the “a la mode” and yet very stunningly stand-out.

Horse people are not high on saving up money. When they run out of it they go out and make more. They love to live life in style.

Love and romance for the horse happens only with a truly compatible partner. Because they are intense and forceful they can be pretty hard to tame.

Your first encounter with China business for global sourcing and import and export initiative may be a bit too confusing over how to build relationships there. Remember, your first visit may not be your last interaction with your counterpart; no matter whether you are setting up China business there or looking for import/export opportunities as a part of your global sourcing endeavor.

-Presenting Business Cards Holds the Key

In China business, how you present your business card is regarded with seriousness. Many US import/export managers unaware of this do it in a casual way like they do back home. In order to strike cords with your import & export or global sourcing partner and have a successful deal in global sourcing, have your card’s critical areas like your name, company name and contact details translated to Chinese and present it with both your hands with Mandarin side facing your China business partner. On the other hand, when you are offered a card by your global sourcing counterpart, don’t stuff it to your pocket without studying it for a while, which is disrespectful.

-Guanxi and the Art of Promoting Your Import & Export Business

Guanxi stands for relationship, relation, concern, to have to do with and much more. Remember, Shanghai and Guanxi are two inseparable companions for aspiring global sourcing and import/export managers. To develop relationship with your China business counterparts, networking means a lot. Unlike olden days when networking meant first socializing then promoting China business, business relations are built on strong fundamentals as a number of present day foreign investor companies have different approaches.

-China Business, Relationships, Global Sourcing and Import/Export

Networking with government officials, import and export partners for licensing or permits for setting up your China business or global sourcing initiative is a time consuming exercise that needs to be carefully built. However, establishing relationship with manufacturers, import/export operators isn’t going to be difficult and it can be based on pragmatic basis in China business.

-Maintaining the Relationship to Promote China Business

No doubt, relationships are critical for China business development. More than that, it is the right kind of relationships that help and make you relish when maintained. For some global sourcing agencies, developing connections with the local community or government officials can help seal deals, while others think differently. But everyone agrees that type of relationship and maintaining it is a matter dependent on your business model. Both large and SME import/export and global sourcing companies maintain person to person relationships which is the foundation of China business.

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The Pig is very patient and is willing to work in the background. But the Horse with its boundless energy will be in the limelight. The Horse must understand the patient Pig cannot be taken for granted or the Pig will feel very hurt.

Pig Personality

Pigs are very peaceful, caring, tolerant individuals who live life to the fullest. If they don’t have anything interesting to do Pigs will immerse themselves in household chores and do it to perfection. Pigs are very peace loving individuals and they will do anything for the sake of family and friends.

Pigs are big time money spenders. They love good food, clothes, jewelry and stylish homes. They will do good in any profession that demands creativity. They are very enthusiastic when it comes to taking on responsibility and will also jump in to give a helping hand to colleagues.

Pigs are very strong companions. They make very warm and caring lovers but back off when their partner gets too opinionated. Pigs are very warm individuals but they may come across as reserved in public. Pigs have a great thirst for knowledge. Because of this nature they make never become easily bored with life.

Snake Personality

The Horse like its animal counterpart is born to be independent and bred to succeed. Horses can be singularly focused on what they want to achieve in life that they may not bend over backwards for the good of the team. The Horse people usually are quite healthy and love outdoors and adventures. The Horse can be very stubborn and can flare up a temper when they don’t get what they want. They know that they are too cunningly focused on what they what which becomes their becomes biggest weakness to fit in with a team.

The Horse people are aggressive, ambitious, quick-witted and intelligent. They can become the center of attention in parties because of their passion to dress up, blend in with the “a la mode” and yet very stunningly stand-out.

Love and romance for the horse happens only with a truly compatible partner. Because they are intense and forceful they can be pretty hard to tame.