Accessing Asian business directories was a bit more difficult before the World Wide Web came into being. Today, a few clicks of your mouse can help you find company listings with phone numbers, addresses and emails from Asian business directories as well as get your company listed on Asia business databases. What’s more, paying a small fee can often provide detailed Asian company profiles to help you determine the success of a company to help with strategic planning in Asia.

Business directories in Asia are a real boon for small businesses, helping to promote your own Asian business to companies and consumers around the world. When conducting a search for companies in Asia:

1. Search for companies in Asia on general info sites. Most have an Asia business directory that lists companies by category.

2. Consider business-specific websites to conduct a search for companies in Asia.

3. List your company for free – or a small fee – to promote products and services on Asia business databases.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find Asia business databases on general Asian search engines

Many sites about Asia will let you search anything and everything about the country, from tourism to employment to education. These sites often make it easy to find information about Asian companies by offering a search tool for local businesses.

I recommend: Click on the Business link at AsiaGuide to find a long list of products and services from Asian companies. The Business section of Ezilon Asia is another great way to search for companies in Asia.

Use business directories in Asia that focus strictly on the business world

Some sites focus solely on listing the various types of businesses in Asia. To make your search even easier, many divide companies by industry category.

I recommend: AsiaBusinessCentral.com breaks down its company listings by country, including Hong Kong, Turkey, Malaysia and more than 20 other countries. SJN is another excellent Asian business finder: Just click on one of its many business categories that range from agriculture and livestock to toys, gifts and crafts.

List your company or service on business directories in Asia

Don't miss out on a great - and often free - business promotion: Add your company's profile to business directories in Asia.

I recommend: Join AsianNet.com to list your products and promote your company for free. Reporting Asia also offers a free listing for companies on its Asian business database.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Some Asia business directories will provide access to more detailed information on Asian companies for a small fee. Look for free trial offers so you can test drive the site to ensure it really has the information you seek.