The most politically divisive negotiations are currently taking place as Britain negotiates its exit from the EU.
One of the key aspects for those involved in the Brexit negotiations is to make sure that everyone leaves the table feeling that are walking away with a good deal.
:: As of this week Brexit negotiations have officially commenced.
:: The UK will be leaving the EU within the next few years.
Can Theresa May's vision of a 'Global Britain' really come true when even the Institute of Translation & Interpreting question if the UK has the language or cultural skills necessary to compete globally?
Once unshackled by the chains of the EU, the future of Britain is being positioned as one of a global trader. However, to be a global trader you need the skills to do so.
India, despite years of efforts by PM Narendra Modi to implement changes to the contrary, remains one of the toughest places on the planet to do business.
A highly-advanced nation in many respects, with an educated English-speaking population, a wealthy middle-class, advances in technology and an international business outlook, many from the outside approach India as easy pickings.
Do you work with or travel to Muslim majority countries? Do you know Ramadan is a matter of weeks away?
For 30 days’ life gets flipped upside down for most Muslims – this impacts business.
Some recent news coverage focusing on Theresa May not wearing a headscarf on her business trip to Saudi Arabia has caused some major confusion over etiquette and protocol in the Kingdom.
Certain news outlets and media seemed to use terminology that suggested that the British PM May somehow 'refused' the idea of covering her hair.
Discover some of the more unknown aspects of South Korean culture and society!
Sometimes it's the quirky things a country or culture does that really gives us insights into the people.
Training business professionals prior to going to Iran gives us excellent insight into the misconceptions, stereotypes, fears and worries many foreigners hold.
Here's the 10 most common.
Getting it right when working overseas is critical; but what do you do if you have little or no international exposure? You run the danger of too much exposure Borat-style!
Working internationally requires a very different skill-set to working domestically. What works well for you in your home country may count against you when working abroad.
Has globalisation led to a homogenity of culture when it comes to product, marketing, sales and service?
Or have our cultural differences actually become more acute?
It’s nearly a year since the restrictive sanctions imposed on Iran were lifted.
These sanctions were not only applied by the UN, EU and US but also included sanctions from third party countries.
Having received great feedback on my blog about the place of "tarof" in Persian culture, a few people have requested a brief guide to doing business in Iran for companies making the journey over.
So here goes....
Britain’s impending exit from the EU has rallied a host of cries from its European brethren, encouraging businesses to continue accessing European skills and resources by relocating elsewhere.
These rallying calls have been heard. Whilst some UK based internationals wait to see the EU exit deal, others are charging ahead with the steam and energy of a power boosted intercity train; reviewing both the landscape and their options, should they choose to exit.
Weak Pound Signals Export Opportunities
If one thing is certain in this time of post-Brexit uncertainty, it’s that the Great British Pound is down the pan and looks like it might stay there for a while.
"Guanxi" (pronounced (jwan-see) is one of the most powerful forces in Chinese culture.
Though the direct translation of "guanxi" is "relationships", the concept as it is used and applied in Chinese culture is much richer and encompassing.
Globalisation, internationalization and trans-border trade are all terms that have been coined over the past decade(s) to reflect the reality of international trade.
Although international trade has long been in operation, the scale, frequency and speed at which it is conducted today is incomparable.
Marketing is perhaps one of the trickiest elements to get right when taking your business or product into new and unchartered territories.
Language, culture, local practices and many other factors heavily influence success or failure.
You don't want an audience looking like this do you?
This article gives great tips on delivering presentations across cultural lines:
Then this is the article for you!
Business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues, clients or customers.
In the business world, it is these people that can influence your success or failure.
