If you want to succeed in the UAE, you need to understand the culture.
Without an appreciation of how the locals do things, foreigners can get things very wrong.
New to working with Malaysians?
One thing you need to get right from the get-go is how to communicate with care.
Case studies are a great way of learning.
Especially so when it comes to exploring cultural differences in business.
Big, beautiful Brazil!
For many foreigners doing business in the country for the first time, it can be a bit overwhelming!
Indian culture is colourful and complex.
For those new to the country, it’s important to learn the rules around behaviour.
How do Canadians communicate?
Well, different cultures communicate in different ways and Canada is no different.
If you’re working with Italians and want to make a good impression, then this blog's for you!
The most valuable thing you can do is to learn about Italian business culture.
Shaking hands is common in Japanese culture.
However, it is not a habit that’s native to them - meaning there are some cultural differences.
Cultures build relationships in different ways.
Understanding these cultural differences can be the difference between success and failure.
Business case studies are a great way of learning.
If you want to learn more about Japanese business culture and practices, then this case study will give you some great insights.
If you’re off to Canada on business, then it’s important to make a great impression from the get-go!
Learning about the country, people and their business culture will go a long way in helping you succeed.
We hear a lot in the news about cultural differences with Western companies going East, but rarely about Eastern companies coming to the West.
A great little article in the South China Morning Post by Mark Magnier suggests that when it comes to navigating different business cultures, Chinese companies are finding very similar challenges when working on the global stage, especially in the USA.
When doing business abroad it is important to understand the local culture.
Culture includes areas such as a country's norms, values, behaviours, food, architecture, fashion and art.
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.