In episode 7 of International Expansion Explained I discussed brewing craft beer around the world with Neil Playfoot, and we looked at some of the …
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In my first post on this topic, I looked at the mindset preparation and also the desk work up front of how to make an …
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It’s that time of year again where companies start thinking about their upcoming planning. If you want to expand abroad in the coming year then …
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It’s one thing to have a decentralised team spread across the world. However how do you best go about building culture (of the positive kind) …
Continue ReadingStore Checks in International Sales: A Retail Audit Example
Love ’em or hate ’em, doing store checks is an integral part of the job for anyone in international sales or product management. This kind …
Continue ReadingFinding the Perfect Partner: Distributor Dating in a Hybrid World
Do you want the bad news or the good news first? It’s never been harder to find the right distribution partner in international markets, but …
Continue ReadingDigitalisation of Supply Chains 2022: Trends in South East Asia
Since the the beginning of the pandemic, the topic of supply chain crises have often been in the news. Especially for internationally active companies having …
Continue Reading6 Tips: Making the Best First Impression in International Business Meetings
First impressions count, and seldom more so than in international business where non-verbal cues may play an increased role in perceptions. So what preparation is …
Continue ReadingAdvantages of working with a Distributor in Export Markets
For most small to medium size companies there are significant advantages of working with a distributor when looking to expand into export markets with their …
Continue ReadingInterview with Julia Bingel: Top Tips for Entering China
According to a recent LinkedIn poll that I organised, at least 70% of companies are unsure about doing business in China. Julia Bingel and I …
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