Archives for June, 2009

Financing your Exports and how to get paid


Exporting outside of the U.S. offers many opportunities to grow your business.  However, the idea of getting paid is essential to making all the fuss worthwhile. 
First, be sure to have a strong business plan and check out what kind of financing options the SBA offers.  Government financing options are offered by the U.S. [...]

Cross-Cultural Communication Tips


What is Cross Cultural Communication?
It is the process of exchanging meaningful and unambiguous information across cultural boundaries, in a way that preserves mutual respect and minimizes antagonism and creates inclusiveness.
Miscommunication is today’s greatest workplace hazard.  And with the world becoming smaller and more diverse, miscommunications seem to be happening more and more.  Why?
The typical [...]

Iraq is Open for Business!


Yes, and over the next 10 years, Iraq’s infrastructure and government will encourage further growth and opportunities.
I attended an event at the World Trade Center for Detroit/Windsor this week and found that the region is actually going to offer many great global business opportunities for those who are willing take some risks now.
Now to [...]

Podcast 60: Personal safety while traveling abroad


When traveling through any major city there can be places and areas you don’t go at night but when traveling abroad, your personal safety is even more at risk.
This risk can be easily mitigated by just a few small preparations.  Jeremy Van Dam, Senior Director at Integrated Directives, Inc helps both government officials as [...]

 
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