International businesses are booming. Yup, one of the greatest things that come with living in the twenty-first century is the fact that the majority of the trading borders are wide open for companies to operate. But while anyone with a bit of business understanding can start … [Read more...]
How to Set Your Company Up for Successful Global Expansion
Are you planning to take your business international? If yes, thumbs up! In a country where about 50 percent of new businesses die within 10 years, it’s a major feat that you have beat the odds and are now eyeing the global market. Doing business globally is an ideal way to … [Read more...]
4 Common Mistakes Exporters Tend to Make and How to Avoid Them
An essential step for growing a business is to expand beyond the home market. This is especially important in a world where "the global economy" has taken over. The global links available today (i.e. driving German cars or drinking Brazilian coffee in the U.S.) are supported by … [Read more...]
4 Common Cultural Differences When Expanding Your Business Abroad
There comes a time in the life cycles of most successful businesses when you take those first, tentative steps abroad. Sometimes this is a painstaking process of heavy research and water testing; other times you opt to expand rapidly into several countries, in order that a local … [Read more...]
International Expansion: How to Succeed Without Compromise
For many businesses, successful growth and expansion into international markets is the ultimate goal. Breaking into these new global markets can give companies a greater sense of recognition in the eyes of their customer and competitors, but behind the scenes, it can take a … [Read more...]