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Lindy Chen, founder of China Direct Sourcing Services, author of the book named “Import from China-how to make a million and not get burnt!”, is an authority in simplifying the process of doing business in China.

Life and career
Lindy Chen was born and grew up in China. She went to Australia in 2002. Before that, she worked for two companies in China and made notable contributions. These work experience played an important role when Lindy set up her own business in Australia in 2005.

When Lindy first came to Australia, things did not go according to the plan. She was not able to find a proper job. In order to survive in this new environment, she used to sell movie tickets door-to-door, making only 100 dollars in three weeks. However, she did not give up. She realized the importance of understanding and respecting another culture, and then tried to fit in local community. At the same time, she studied English with great effort.

In 2005, she found an opportunity to start her own business. As an entrepreneur, she helped a range of Australian local companies building their careers through importing from China. Up to 2011, she helped her clients saved over 5 million dollars in terms of manufacturing and importing costs. According to the local television show(how to get that job),she talked about her ambition: leading her team and becoming one of the best sourcing company around the world.

Awards and achievements
1.	Lindy Chen: China direct sourcing. 2.	Australia Small Business Champion Awards. 3.	2013 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Awards. 4.	2010 Telstra Business Women Awards QLD Finalist. 5.	Queensland’s top business women head to Awards finals. 6.	Lindy Chen- Business Skills Mentor Brisbane Southeast. 7.	2014 My business Award finalist. 8.     2015 ACLW SWECO Award finalists.

Other contributions
Despite being a successful business woman, Lindy is committed to philanthropy. By fundraising over 100,000 Australian dollars, Lindy Chen made a great effort to help the people in China who were suffering after the earthquake in 2008.