5 Tips For Starting a Business Overseas

by Ivan WidjayaStrategy
It’s hard enough starting and running a successful business in the United States, and it can be even more so in another country. But if the circumstances are pointing you in the direction of starting a business in an international country, you should know that there’s nothing to stop you from doing so. Here are five tips for starting a business overseas: Tip #1 – Travel To The Country First If you’re going to be opening a new business overseas, you should travel to that country beforehand and immerse yourself in the environment and the culture.…

International Business Etiquette: How to Work in Foreign Languages Without The Faux Pas

by Ivan WidjayaManagement
The ability to conduct business in a foreign country is becoming increasingly important to British businesses. Earlier this year, there were over 20,000 applications from UK businesses to export opportunities through the government’s Exporting is GREAT website. That’s a record number of UK businesses looking to work abroad. Although the opportunities are huge, conducting business internationally can also be fraught with cultural difficulties. Even something as simple as a greeting differs greatly depending on where you are and whose company you are in.…