Hey folks!

Someone they told me about some huge discount computer mart in Kunming. Apparently, its like 5 floors high and everything is cut-throat priced.

Does anyone know about this place and where it is located?

Thanks!
Shyam

Thanks Laotou. I appreciate the sound business advice, but my situation is a bit different than that which you described.

I've had my business for 12 years, outside China and I already have existing business. So, revenue isn't an issue. Nor, do I have the need have a large public visibility, large size, or retail capability.

My business needs are rather modest, in terms of office space. I do consulting and engineering design. I essentially need a place to set up my computers, lay out my work, meet with an occasional customer, and securely lock-up my property. I will be the only employee there.

A small office, in a quiet corner of an existing building would be fine, but I'm not opposed to sharing an office. The only limit there is security and privacy. I would need to be able to secure my area and have private communications. (A lockable office would work fine for this.)

Thanks Laotou. I appreciate the sound business advice, but my situation is a bit different than that which you described.

I've had my business for 12 years, outside China and I already have existing business. So, revenue isn't an issue. Nor, do I have the need have a large public visibility, large size, or retail capability.

My business needs are rather modest, in terms of office space. I do consulting and engineering design. I essentially need a place to set up my computers, lay out my work, meet with an occasional customer, and securely lock-up my property. I will be the only employee there.

A small office, in a quiet corner of an existing building would be fine, but I'm not opposed to sharing an office. The only limit there is security and privacy. I would need to be able to secure my area and have private communications. (A lockable office would work fine for this.)

Hey folks! I do business in the region and I've decided to try making my home base in Kunming. I've been here for months scoping out the area and attending language school. Now, I'm starting to work on the details of actually setting up an office.

I haven't made a final decision on the type of place to rent. I'm going to be spending a lot of time working each day, so home and office need to be close to each other. In fact, many people here have told me that its not unusual to have a live-in office. (I'm assuming there's no issue with having a home office, either.) It will depend a lot upon what's out there.

I don't need a lot of space for my business. Just a couple of rooms (or, one very large room) with a private bathroom (with a Western toilet). I'd prefer a large building with suite-type offices.

I am totally new to the commercial real estate situation in Kunming. I have no idea what anything costs, or by what terms they operate.

Folks, I'd appreciate any guidance you have.

Thanks! - S