With significant geographic, language and cultural barriers, nations that are typically considered "Western," (Western Europe and its former empire), are divided from cultures that are more typically "Eastern," (or those i...read more
Today, business world is becoming increasingly smaller and globalization brings people closer. Yet, cultural diversity is more present than ever. A firm engaging into international trade should be mostly concerned with ...read more
by peterpan
Once you travel to other places, it is best to live there the ways natives do during your stay. It is important to know their culture as well as their etiquette for you to feel what it feels to be in their shoes. The sa...read more
by EMoore
Knowing and understanding the basic personality of the country you are proposing to do business with is important; therefore business etiquette is an art, at home or abroad; it is something that must be learned. Do not go ...read more
by ech03
When you decide to do international trade means faces with many differences whether that will be about cultures, beliefs or ethics. On the other hand, you will open opportunities doors, build new network and of course, gai...read more
Slush funds: European firms have double standards when dealing in foreign countries Capital has made the world smaller. Businesses from developed countries enter emerging markets to build scale on a daily basis. As a re...read more
by Leigh Goessl
Over the years business dynamics have changed to reflect the growth of a global environment. In years past specific formulas and protocols were followed as businesses operated on a domestic level; this has all changed beca...read more
by Bob Schmidt
The art of doing business is always based upon people deciding to deal with one another. People who share a common background have few problems making the decision to deal, or not to deal when they understand exactly where...read more
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