by Chris Smit | May 16, 2021 | Business
What are International Mergers and Acquisitions? [4-min read] Of course the title: “international mergers and acquisitions” is clear; having said that, most of the so-called international mergers and acquisitions turn out not to be mergers, but...
by Chris Smit | Apr 14, 2021 | Business
Work After Corona, will it be different? [4-min read] Not another article about Corona… Or maybe this one will be different; In this article, we’d like to talk about work after Corona. Will it be the same (back to “normal”) or will there be a...
by Chris Smit | Mar 11, 2021 | Business
Why Global Talent Sourcing from Other Countries? [4-min read] With the constant and rapidly changing technology around us, there seems to be more and more of a need for specialized, usually technical personnel. The flow or sourcing of global talent (read more here)...
by Peter van der Lende | Mar 8, 2021 | Business, Countries
How to Adapt to a Different Culture [4-min read] A few years ago, I wrote an article called: “When in Rome…Act Normal.” It related to a visit by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Atlanta as part of a trade mission. When he took the podium to address an...
by Chris Smit | Feb 9, 2021 | Business, Countries
Doing Business in India Explained and How to do Business in India [4-min read] Question: Doing Business in India? Here are some quick tips Answer: (below) Respect the hierarchy and don’t jump “rank” (skipping a layer of hierarchy) Loss of face is...
by Chris Smit | Jan 25, 2021 | Business
Overcoming Language Barriers in International Business Effective communication is vital when it comes to expanding your business overseas. As much as you are thinking of the cultural, financial, and legal considerations for your international business, you must also...