Mexico vs. Japan: The World Cup of Business

I recently read a newspaper article about World Cup football, which was great because it listed all the funny pairings of nations in various matches.  The article went into detail about various styles of play, which got me thinking about how such different countries work together. Having spent most of my career working overseas with clients and colleagues, I have witnessed

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Simplify Your Small Business Expansion Through Partnerships

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Using Business Partnerships To Fuel Growth When it comes to new markets and expanding your small business globally, you will likely face an uphill battle.  You may struggle with start-up costs, you may have distribution challenges, and you may have gaps in knowledge of the specific market you target.  These issues are difficult enough by themselves, but are even further magnified when

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5 Tips for Managing Your Overseas Employees

Managing a Virtual Staff If you are a manager who spends a lot of time on the phone with your employees who sit nine time zones away, you’ve come to the right place.  These days, many managers find themselves responsible for employees overseas.  Whether these employees report directly to you, or to a local in-country manager, the challenges of working with remote workers are

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