Georgia on my mind
Georgia on my mind International business expansion can bring even more successful and rapid results where there are unique opportunities.…
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
This second chapter of Planning an Exploratory Business Trip is mainly about who you need to meet, and what you…
Planning an exploratory business trip — part 1
Thinking of growing your business in a new country? Nothing beats going out there and exploring. And it’s absolutely essential…
Countries not on the usual business radar — an occasional series — #1 Ethiopia
Most of my articles cover aspects of international expansion from a general perspective, without any specific regional or country focus.…
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. Methodologies come into and out of fashion, and get expressed in different…
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…