Minding your own business

If you think doing business at the Expo 2010 Shanghai is the exclusive realm of big entrepreneurs who are eager to tap into the global market, think again. Ordinary folks with a little business savvy are also getting their fair share of the action at this mega event - thanks to their unique and ingenious ways of exploring and cashing in on potential needs of visitors.

Although the recent crackdown by Expo authorities on the sale of fake and cheap souvenirs, such as Haibao mascots, has forced many street vendors out of business, there are still numerous other ways for those who are business conscious to grab for a slice of the huge market pie.