Few regions present as great a cultural and linguistic contrast to the UK and Western Europe as East Asia. From the formality of Japanese business culture to the collectivist values in China or South Korea, success in these markets often hinges not just on the...
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How to Communicate Effectively in a Business Environment: 5 Don’ts and 6 Do’s
Nov 18, 2019 | Global Commerce
Learning how to communicate effectively in a business environment can result in personal gains for you and significant boosts for your company... Most studies show that a well-connected team can increase its productivity by 25% or more. That's a huge increase. It's...
7 Steps to International Success
Oct 24, 2017 | Global Commerce
Expanding your business abroad can lead to a huge upsurge in profits. But as some of the largest brands in the world have found out - to the cost of millions - entering new international markets can be more difficult to do than it sounds. In this article, we'll look...
Top 7 Basic Facts About Hong Kong Business Culture
Oct 20, 2017 | Global Commerce
Situated directly to the south of mainland China, Hong Kong is a small autonomous territory well known for its status as both a former British colony and as a hub of global financial activity. The reason for this latter is pretty obvious: Even the basic facts about...
5 Things You Need to Know When You’re Expanding Your Business in China
Jun 20, 2017 | Global Commerce
Doing business in China can be a veritable minefield. But you can avoid many of the risks if you do the research which is a requirement of successfully entering any new market. To get you started, here are five things you have to know when you're expanding your...
Must-have Localised Marketing Materials for Novice Exporters
Jan 20, 2016 | Global Commerce
Do you want to connect better with your consumers abroad? Are you hungry for a higher return on investment? In order to achieve these, your company must craft a solid localisation campaign that can create a powerful impact on a specific target market. As Kelly and...
7 Tips To Make Your International Conferences And Meetings A Success
Jan 15, 2016 | Global Commerce
You’ve carefully chosen the speakers, the venue, and even the caterers… but have you taken care of the ‘international’ part? Have you lined up professional interpreters? Produced multilingual invitations and presentations? Interpreters play a key role in conveying the...
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