Patricia,
We can't not afford to tell Marino this story. He is coming all the way from Europe to Asia and someone who is in Asia that has been requesting to do business partners with him can not sacrifice this time to go and meet with him in Hong Kong.
Integrity is an important thing in business. How do you/him think the seller will react to this news? They will simply term it one of the time wasters.
Check out how many letters from the buyer to the seller.
Why now? Marino gave us his travel plans since 4 days ago.
Please go to the buyer after the church service and see him in person and talk to him. Tell him to reschedule the meeting with the other European partners to a new date. There is a lot he will gain dealing with Marino.
Marino's firm is into financial services and can give him loan of 500 million dollars if he has the collaterals. Apart from selling oil, they are financial traders. All they need from the buyer is to show he has the license to do the business. Remember also that Marino is just the marketing manager of the company. The buyer's application has been approved by the company and they are sending Marino as a representative.
Alternatively, I believe S - ONE CHEMICAL COMPANY is not managed by one person only. There will be other people in the management team. Let the buyer send you and one other members of the company to meet with Marino in Hong Kong. If he is not going to be available.
All we need is someone to present the documents to Marino. And I believe he is coming with the SCO so that the two parties can sign a contract.
Trish this is my final options.
Think about it and get back to me.
Thanks
Chidie