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What’s Indonesian Business Culture Like?

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If you’re working with Indonesians or doing business in Indonesia, then learning about the business culture is essential.

Understanding the people, their values, etiquette and customs will greatly boost your success.

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Navigating Canadian Business Culture

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If you’re new to working with Canadians, then learning a bit about the business culture is essential.

Sometimes, small insights into cultural differences can help us better understand our interactions with other people.

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Business Culture in Japan

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Business culture reflects the values of a country or society.

If you imagine a tree representing a culture; underneath the ground are all the values, ethics, history and philosophy that underpin the culture.

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Business Etiquette in Modern Online Business Communication

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The last decade has seen some incredible changes in terms of how communication takes place in business.

Remember the days of having to travel hours for a 30-minute meeting?

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Tips for Hosting Saudi Business Guests That Will Impress Everyone at Work

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Saudi Arabia’s drive for economic diversification is boosting the country’s international presence.

With more companies investing in Saudi Arabia and vice-versa, the country has become much more visible on the global stage.

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What is Rude in Chinese Business Culture?

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If you’re doing business with the Chinese, then you need to make sure you understand Chinese business culture.

What might be perfectly acceptable in your culture might be rude in China.

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The Business of Meetings in French Culture

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Doing business with the French?

Then you’ll be attending plenty of meetings!

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Why is Relationship Building so Important in Indonesian Business Culture?

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Ask a business with a successful presence in Indonesia the secret of their success, it’s unlikely they would cite their amazing product or service as the reason.

Although a great product or service is an essential factor in business success for any company expanding overseas, the essential ingredient for success in Indonesia sits firmly upon the ability to navigate and harness Indonesian culture.

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Sabai: Understanding Thai Business Culture Through its Values

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Foreigners working in Thailand can misunderstand the local culture in many ways.

Thais tend to be judged against values and standards that are alien to them which leads to their behaviours and actions being seen incorrectly.

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Why are 'Freeters' Less Likely to Marry in Japanese Culture?

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Unless you’re well-acquainted with Japanese culture, then it’s unlikely you have come across the word freeter before.

However, if you want to understand Japanese culture, this word can give you some great insights into the Japanese people's values and attitudes.

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British Business Culture Ranked 12th Easiest in the World

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Culturally speaking, how easy would you say it is to do business with the UK?

Well the Business Culture Complexity Index ™ (BCCI), which assesses the potential complexity of a country's business culture, has just the answer!

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Cultural Tips on Doing Business in Indonesia

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Indonesia is a growing market in a part of the world full of economic promise. As a result, more and more international companies and organisations are investing in the country and sending personnel to work with Indonesians.

In this blog we’ll cover some important tips around Indonesian business culture to help visitors to the country make the best impression possible.

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How Easy is it to do Business with China?

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If you want to know how easy it is to do business with China, then look no further than the Business Culture Complexity Index ™ (BCCI), a tool that provides some great insights for expanding businesses.

The BCCI uses a number of data comparisons to produce a single ‘ease of doing business’ score for the world’s largest 50 economies, culturally speaking that is.

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Exporting to The USA from The UK - Cultural Differences

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 With talk of a mega trade deal between The USA and The UK, British business is gearing up for a potential export rush across The Atlantic.

To help prepare British exporters for future opportunities, The Institute of Export and Open to Export recently hosted a webinar to which Commisceo Global was invited to speak.

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Three Key Cultural Differences for Indians Working in the USA

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Did you know that Indians form the second largest group of immigrants in America, with Mexicans taking the top spot?

Although Indian expats may enter the US with a typically high level of education under their belts and a strong work ethic, they often find cultural differences between the US and India quite a challenge.

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