Why Outsource when you can Insource?
Are you thinking of outsourcing some of your work to another country to save money? Maybe you should be thinking…
Get it right when starting in Germany
Germany is a superb target market for expanding your company. It’s the largest market in Europe, and relatively easy to…
Lost in Translation
Language is a wonderful but dangerous thing. I’ve lived and worked all my life with people of many nationalities; I…
Welcome to the USA – the promised land?
For most businesses contemplating international expansion, their first choice is the USA. It’s the single biggest destination for foreign direct…
Well, well, well – Kuwait’s no longer just about oil
Think of Kuwait and one thinks of oil. It’s got the world’s sixth largest oil reserves, and until recently its…
One reason people fear international expansion is bureaucracy
It’s true, there’s no escaping bureaucracy However, no one should be discouraged. International expansion brings a company so many benefits…
Would you buy a country at an exhibition?
Most countries, and many big cities and regions, have Investment Promotion Agencies (IPA for short). They exist to promote what’s…
Do you really need an Expat manager?
So many companies believe that the only way their new overseas operation can be successful is if they send over…
Employment law around the world
I’ve found that many companies only really start to fully understand local employment laws and customs long after they’ve set…
Planning an exploratory business trip — part 2
Who do you need to meet and what should you look out for on an exploratory overseas business trip? This…