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If you’re exporting, then sooner or later you have to deal with the question of an international distribution agreement. Why do you need a contract …
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Since the start of the pandemic how to maintain efficient flows of goods around the world has been a hot topic. Nearly 3 years after …
Continue ReadingBusiness Etiquette in Vietnam: some do and don’ts in Vietnam Business
With Vietnam’s economy growing strongly, combined with a sense of unease about expanding or continuing in China, many companies see the neighbouring country as an …
Continue ReadingManaging Global Teams & Building Culture Working across Borders
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 ReadingWhich Personal Branding Facts do Global Brands need to Consider?
Whilst it may seem almost like a contradiction in terms, global brands need to consider how they can use personal branding facts to consolidate their …
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 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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