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Dealing with Tariffs by Managing Supplier & Distributor Relationships

Last Updated: on 28/08/202524/07/2025by KathrynLeave a Comment on Dealing with Tariffs by Managing Supplier & Distributor Relationships
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Dealing with tariffs is an increasingly necessary skill in international business. In the world of international trade, tariffs are a bit like the weather – …

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Hidden Challenges of Multilingual Legal Proceedings in Cross-Border Cases

Last Updated: on 08/08/202530/06/2025by KathrynLeave a Comment on Hidden Challenges of Multilingual Legal Proceedings in Cross-Border Cases

A dispute that stretches across borders affects more than lawyers. It impacts contracts, revenues, reputations, and trust between firms. Rules shift and regulations clash. Evidence …

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The 618 Ecommerce Shopping Festival – Mid-Year in China’s Retail Calendar

Last Updated: on 06/08/202525/06/2025by KathrynLeave a Comment on The 618 Ecommerce Shopping Festival – Mid-Year in China’s Retail Calendar
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While Singles’ Day (Double 11) usually grabs all the international headlines, China’s 618 Ecommerce Shopping Festival deserves just as much attention, especially if you’re working …

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Beyond the screen – balancing online and offline in international sales

Last Updated: on 17/07/202511/06/2025by KathrynLeave a Comment on Beyond the screen – balancing online and offline in international sales
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The digital revolution has truly transformed how we conduct business, creating unprecedented opportunities for global expansion. But is that the full story? Or do we …

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Case Study: Starbucks’ Success Story in China Despite the Challenges

Last Updated: on 01/07/202528/05/2025by KathrynLeave a Comment on Case Study: Starbucks’ Success Story in China Despite the Challenges
Starbucks success story in China

Starbucks’ market entry into China in 1999 was seen by many as a potentially disastrous idea. Why? Well, China has a rich history stretching back …

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Understanding Financial Wellbeing in a Multicultural Workforce for Success

Last Updated: on 13/11/202506/05/2025by Kathryn2 Comments on Understanding Financial Wellbeing in a Multicultural Workforce for Success
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Financial stress hurts employee performance, reducing productivity and motivation. Absenteeism increases. Focus reduces & mental health is affected. As such, the entire organisation suffers. Hence, …

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Building Brand Trust While Dealing with Cross-Cultural Challenges

Last Updated: on 13/06/202530/04/2025by Kathryn1 Comment on Building Brand Trust While Dealing with Cross-Cultural Challenges
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To truly be successful internationally, brands need more than just a simple understanding of foreign markets. In order to thrive, companies need to be building …

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Lessons from Asia on the importance of history in international leadership

Last Updated: on 22/05/202516/04/2025by Kathryn1 Comment on Lessons from Asia on the importance of history in international leadership

In part one, we explored how leadership has deep roots in military history and why understanding that gives us an edge in today’s globalised business …

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The power of understanding history’s role in global leadership today

Last Updated: on 16/05/202502/04/2025by Kathryn1 Comment on The power of understanding history’s role in global leadership today
Understanding history's role in global leadership

Understanding history’s role in global leadership is crucial for modern leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of today’s world. Those links combined with understanding historical …

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Navigating International Markets with Fractional Export Sales Specialists

Last Updated: on 02/05/202519/03/2025by KathrynLeave a Comment on Navigating International Markets with Fractional Export Sales Specialists
IEE25 Sylwia Haczkiewicz Fractional Export Sales Specialists

Expanding into international markets is an exciting yet complex endeavour, which can feel really overwhelming. And that’s where fractional export sales specialists, such as Sylwia …

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