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…
Planning an exploratory business trip abroad— part 1
Thinking of growing your business in a new country? Nothing beats going out there and exploring. And it’s absolutely essential…
Ethiopia – a country not on the usual business radar
One of an occasional series on countries less often considered by businesses seeking international expansion. Most of my articles cover…
When should start up companies start planning their international expansion?
Right from Day One, of course — and that’s exactly what you’d expect me to say. With another hat on, as an…
My 3 enduring fundamentals of successful entrepreneurship
Technology changes, but the Art of Business doesn’t. What makes a successful entrepreneur? Methodologies come into and out of fashion,…
The 5 top factors for locating an overseas operation
Even quite small companies can save money and improve their efficiency, productivity and profits by moving some of their backroom…