first. choose a good place,such as shanghai
second. employ skilled programmer who master a foreign language
third. good pay to programmer
four.work freely but you should do 8 hours a day(besides Sat. Sun.)
five.....................i think .............
If I had 1 millon and wanted to start a software company in China, I would:
1) Hire a few good people, with good programming skill and good English.
2) Pay them good salary + stock option, so they will stay with me for long term.
3) Provide good environment and good training.
4) Setup a nice website, in English.
5) Provide free programming services initially to attract oversea clients.
6) Hope to make money in the 2nd year.