Please carefully read and understand the following information before you make a judgment or decision; and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions. Your application for the membership is greatly appreciated.

What is the China Specialists Alliance (CSA)?

The China Specialists Alliance is NOT a social network like Xing or Linkedin, it is intended to create more business opportunities for participating members. The CSA is established and managed by Mr. Brian Su, CEO & President of Artisan Business Group. The formation of a global network of collaboration and closer partnership among independent China business consulting firms, specialists and other service providers will strengthen members' ability, capacity and effectiveness to deliver better services and increase their profitability in greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau) and global markets.

What have motivated Mr. Brian Su to initiate and form the China Specialists Alliance?

A business tour of nine Chinese cities made Mr. Brian Su rethink and evaluate his past approach and practice in greater China market.  He realizes that smaller consulting firms have limited resources and staffing for large and complex projects and unlikely deliver efficient services in different geographical regions. By forming a closer partnership with others, every participating firm would have better access to various connections and markets, and gain more profitable business opportunities.  Mr. Su is willing to work with other China consulting firms by making his extensive connections, experiences, and his China staff available around the clock.  

What are the main advantages for joining the China Specialists Alliance?

By becoming a member of the CSA and collaborating with others, your firm would be able to:

• develop good relationships with other members for potential opportunities;

• have more access to local connections, government officials, and business contacts;

• have instant access to new potential market in China and other countries;

• exchange referrals, recommendations, and business leads;

• share important resources, experiences, lessons, etc.;

• collaborate on large and complex projects;

• utilize other members' services at discount rates

• seek and obtain assistance from other members who have local representative offices;

• network and share business information through a members-only Linkedin Group;

• state "a Member of the China Specialists Alliance" on your website;

• share your business news and events with the public through a CSA blog;

• share your contact information with the public through a CSA membership directory;

• reduce advertising and marketing costs for your business

• attend CSA events and meetings in the U.S;

• even jointly host trade missions to China; and

• more...

What are other benefits?

Occasionally, China experts are sought by media for commentary on certain issues or industries. China speakers and seminar trainers are also highly demanded by various trade organizations, corporations, and event planners. Such opportunities and business leads will be shared with members through our Linkedin Group.

How many members are affiliated with the China Specialists Alliance?

The short term goal is to have 30 member firms from the U.S., China, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa by the end of 2009. At least 5 firms will be recruited from major 2nd tier cities in China this year.