Our Services
Copywriting & Editing
We specialize in crafting polished, reader-friendly content. From résumés and college applications to web copy, product pages, impact reports and more, we’ll develop and enhance your written materials with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
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We primarily offer English writing and copyediting services. Chinese is available upon request.
Contact us for help writing or editing your…
Website
Social media posts
Reports
Marketing materials
Application materials (university, job, scholarship, certification, etc)
Academic essays
Résumé
Product descriptions
Blog posts
User manuals
…and more!
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Copywriting
Contact us and tell us what you’re looking for
We’ll evaluate the scope and timeline of the project and quote you a price
After receiving a 50% deposit, we get to work on the first draft
We’ll send you the first and second drafts to review and make changes based on your feedback
After the third and final round of revisions, we’ll collect the remaining fee and send you the final product
Copyediting & proofreading
Send us the work you need edited (or a sample of it) and explain what you want the final product to be
We’ll do a test edit and quote you a price
After receiving a 50% deposit, we’ll get started on the editing
We’ll send you the edited document for review and make changes based on your feedback
After completing all revisions, we’ll collect the remaining fee and send you the finished product
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Copywriting
Copywriting rates vary depending on the size of the deliverable, the amount of original research required, and the urgency of the deadline. Please contact us to tell us about your project and get a quote.
Copyediting: Improve overall writing quality by editing for clarity, logic, tone, grammar, word choice, and style
RMB 600 per 1000 words (includes 1 revision)
Developmental editing: We’ll work with you to make a piece of writing more effective by evaluating content and identifying gaps to fill; evaluating flow and rearranging content for clarity and logic; adding or revising transitions; and copyediting to improve overall writing quality
RMB 1000 per 1000 words (includes 3 revisions)
*Minimum order of 1000 words. Orders less than than the minimum will be charged as 1000 words.
Translation & Interpretation
We offer professional Chinese-English and English-Chinese written translation services, as well as oral interpretation services for meetings in Chinese, English, and German.
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Translation services
We can translate, localize, and transcreate all types of content, including but not limited to:
Marketing materials
Website content
Product specifications
User manuals
Annual reports
Application materials (university, job, certification, award, etc)
Contracts
Interpretation services
Chinese-English and Chinese-German interpretation services for various types of business communication, including but not limited to:
Meetings, trade shows, and conferences
Site visits and inspections
Tours
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Written translations
You send us the documents and explain any special requirements
We’ll review the documents to evaluate the level of technical difficulty and provide a quote and expected completion time
After receiving a 50% deposit, we begin work on the translation
We deliver the finished product and collect the remaining fee
You review the translation and request any revisions within 1 week
Interpretation
You send us an email explaining the type, location, and duration of the meeting you need interpreted, and we’ll send you a quote
If necessary, we will schedule an online meeting to discuss details and logistics
At least 2 days prior to the meeting, you pay a 50% deposit and send us any documents we can review to assist in the interpretation
After completing the interpretation, we invoice you for the remaining fee and expense reimbursements
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Written translation
Basic translation*: RMB 600 per 1000 words/characters
Technical translation*: RMB 800-1000 per 1000 words/characters
Transcreation*: RMB 800-1000 per 1000 words/characters
*”Basic” means the source text is written simply and has few proper nouns and technical terms to check. “Technical” means the source text is complex and/or requires a lot of factchecking. “Transcreation” means writing a localized version from scratch using the source text as a foundation.
Interpretation
All prices include time spent reviewing materials prior to the meeting.
Half day: RMB 2000 plus expenses
Full day: RMB 3000 plus expenses
Online meeting: RMB 600 per hour
Business Development
From initial research to contract signing, we’ll help you evaluate, pitch, and negotiate cross-border partnerships that let you grow your business with confidence.
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To develop channels and partnerships in China that will grow your business, we will:
Consult with you to define the value proposition, goals, and strategy for your China business development project
Build a contact list based on your goals (manufacturers, service providers, marketing channels, etc)
Research and vet all contacts based on your criteria
Build a Chinese pitch deck that clearly communicates your value proposition to your target audience
Reach out to vetted contacts and conduct discovery calls
Facilitate the evaluation and negotiation process
Conduct site visits and product inspections (if necessary)
Engage legal team to assist with contract drafting and translation
Assist with ongoing communications as required
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Phase 1 · Strategize (~1 week)
Consultation meeting
Project roadmap
Phase 2 · Prepare (2-4 weeks)
Research partnership candidates
Prepare pitch deck
Phase 3 · Execute (2-4 weeks)
Contact & evaluate candidates
Candidate short list
Phase 4 · Finalize (1-2 weeks)
Negotiate terms
Draft & sign contracts
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Business development projects are priced according to scope—the number of contacts needed and the amount of work required to research, contact, evaluate, and establish partnerships with them. The starting rate is RMB 20,000 per project plus expenses.
Consulting & project management
We can help you strategize and plan cross-border marketing or purchasing projects. We can also recruit team members and manage project execution.
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Consulting
Business development strategy: Advice and on-the-ground research to guide your business development planning, from finding suppliers, distributors, and buyers to risk analysis and suggested strategies
Content creation: Expert advice on how to optimize different types of content (website, app, event, application materials, etc) for your target audience
Project management
Business development projects: Planning and execution of a business development project, from strategy and planning to research, meetings, site visits, inspections, quality control, contract negotiation, and more.
Content creation projects: Planning and execution of a content asset—website, information document, application package, report, etc
Events: Planning and execution of different types of events (or event components) in China or online—PR events, festivals, conferences, teambuildings, delegations, etc.
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Consulting
Contact us through the contact form
We’ll book a consultation call to clarify your needs and determine whether or not we’re a good fit
We’ll create a detailed research and advisory plan based on the strategic questions you seek to answer and send it to you along with a price quote
Upon receiving payment, we’ll conduct research and advisory meetings as agreed in the plan
Upon competing all research and advisory meetings as per the consulting agreement, we’ll prepare a final summary statement with suggested action plans and links to supporting materials and resources
Project management
Contact us through the contact form
We’ll book a consultation call to clarify your needs and determine whether or not we’re a good fit
We’ll calculate the amount of work and time involved and send you a quote and draft execution plan
After agreeing on a price and general plan, we’ll sign a contract and receive a retainer fee
After receiving the retainer fee, we’ll initiate the project with a detailed plan and a project kick-off meeting
After we confirm the project plan, we’ll begin implementation according to the plan, invoicing according to the milestones and payment schedule set in the plan
Upon completion, we’ll perform a project wrap-up to determine areas for improvement, areas for follow-up, and post-project strategy and invoice for the remaining balance of the agreed-upon project fee
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Consulting and project management fees are calculated on a monthly or per-project basis depending on the overall scope and weekly workload. Please get in touch with details about your project for a custom quote.
Proofreading & factchecking | Government of British Columbia BC Newcomers' Guide
Copywriting & website design | China Vegan Society website & blog
Chinese-German interpretation | German football superstars Lothar Matthäus and Andi Brehme 2018 FC Bayern Legend Trophy Tour, Shanghai
Content development & project management | 4th Hangzhou Vegetarian Culture Festival international section
Copywriting & website design | SustainableCn website
Project management & PR consulting | Zrou plant-based meat brand activation party, Hangzhou
Content development & project management | 5th Hangzhou Vegetarian Culture Festival international section
Content development, speaker logistics, copywriting, and translation | China Vegan Society 2022 China Vegan Summit international section
Translation | Sixth Tone
Translation | Sixth Tone
Translation | Sixth Tone
Payment
We accept payment via PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and bank transfer. International transfers may incur service fees. Please contact us if you have any questions about payment.
