With offices in the UK and in China, REDSTAR Works is a fully integrated agency with a focus on creativity. Comprised of a team of bilingual creative and IT experts, we are uniquely positioned to help you with all your print, digital and social media needs. We understand both international and Chinese culture and the technological possibilities available to launch or develop your brand. Our products include magazines and city guides published in China, and our services include graphic design, web development, social media management, business consulting, collaborative systems design and implementation. PublishingFounded in Qingdao in 2003, REDSTAR magazine is now a city guide for the city of Hangzhou and specialises in promoting local events, restaurant reviews, culture and travel articles (get the 'Best of Hangzhou' online too, at www.myredstar.com). Hangzhou Family serves Chinese and foreign families with kid-friendly activities and events, parenting tips and information on medical and dental care, international and private schools, and much more. For parents and educators, our Zhejiang Education Guide is the number one reference for education in the region.Design/PrintREDSTAR has an in-house graphic design team that works with clients from concept to print production and distribution to complement their marketing plan.DigitalREDSTAR offers an expanding portfolio of digital services, as we are on the cutting edge of new technology and social media capabilities. We design and host multilingual websites, design email marketing campaigns and WeChat solutions vital to your presence in China.Business Consulting / Collaborative SystemsSome of the systems we use (and can help implement for you) include Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) + Microsoft Teams; SharePoint; Sway; Power Automate and Power BI. In addition, non-Microsoft solutions include: Asana; WorkflowMAX; Xero; WordPress; WooCommerce and more.

Specialises in 100% custom tailor-made Beatle Style and 60s bespoke clothing. Everything from a classic black 'Chesterfield' suit to a fully detailed 'Sgt. Pepper' outfit. We also take special orders - just provide a photo and we will give you a quote. Total turnaround time is 30 days and all prices include worldwide shipping. www.beatlestyle.com

The most famous British guitar brand 'Burns' celebrated its 50th year anniversary in 2010. At the same time Burns Guitars China was established to launch the range in the China market.

Hexagon, a multinational corporation focused mainly on metrological tools and technology, acquired Brown & Sharpe.

Brown and Sharpe acquired QI Tech and then were acquired by Hexagon.

I returned to China to assist in the search for a buyer and subsequently the sale of the company.

Entrepreneurial venture to sell QI Tech product (quality control software & hardware) to OEMs.

A joint venture between Indivers BV and Qingdao Qianshao (a state-owned manufacturer of Coordinate Measuring Machines - devices used in automotive, aerospace and precision engineering for quality control purposes.)

Technical sales of CMMs and related software applications to manufacturing and aerospace clients throughout the UK.

Programmed CMMs (coordinate measuring machines) used for quality control and inspection. Trained new users and created training materials.

Including 4 year apprenticeship.