Free Trade Agreements – World Trade Organisation, Gatt and Other Players You Need To Know About
Episode 2 – We’ll look at the recent history of trade deals, cut through the jargon, look at the key principles and, after all of that, get a pretty good understanding of why FTAs are so difficult to negotiate.
Free Trade Agreements – The Principles Explained
Free Trade Agreements Episode 1 – The Principles Explained In this episode we’re only talking about Free Trade Agreements for…
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…