In last week’s interview, Caglar spoke about the development of the Internet in Turkey and the Turkish online market in general. Now read what he has to say about the Dos and Don’ts of doing business in Turkey, Turkish networking habits and the cember.net user base.

1. Is there anything that non-Turkish business people who want to do business in Turkey and make contacts with Turkish business people should keep in mind?

Caglar: We love to help others, so when you contact a Turkish business person, he or she will definitely support as much as possible – this way you can find opportunities you never thought of before. Sincerity is also very important when communicating with Turkish people. Using a friendly approach rather than a formal one would help. Being humble is appreciated in interpersonal communication, so don’t talk big.

2. How would you characterize Turkish networking habits?

Caglar: Turkey is a Mediterranean country, and people are warm blooded. Then again, it is not always easy for Turkish people to set up the initial contact in real life, which is the basis of expanding a personal network. I think that’s why cember.net has been so successful in Turkey: It’s easier to take the first step online, and as Internet penetration increases and online habits mature, people benefit more and more from online networking.

3. What benefits can XING bring to cember.net users?

Caglar: The main benefit will be to give cember.net users the opportunity to network on a worldwide scale. Turkey's geographical position facilitates it to act as the bond between the western and eastern worlds. XING will be an excellent starting point for cember.net users by allowing them to tap into the potential of doing business between these two worlds. In addition, XING frequently designs new and advanced features, which will certainly benefit cember.net users.