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Brazil, China and India

Brazil Business Basics International expansion for any business small or large is a huge and costly undertaking on many levels. In March 2010, the U.S. Commercial Services Department sponsored an outbound mission to Brazil for U.S. companies looking to explore opportunities resulting from that country’s award of both the 2014 FIFA and 2016 Summer Olympic… Continue reading

China and Germany

Trials and Tribulations of Doing Business IN and WITH China The most common difficulties regarding business in China ultimately relate to differences between American and Chinese cultures as well as applications of business philosophy (US capitalism vs. the work environment of China’s State-Owned Enterprises). Of all the issues that arise, none is more important than… Continue reading

Why “Culture Shock” Isn’t

Many people assume that plunging into life in a new country – either on an extended visit or a long-term overseas assignment – can be difficult, surprising and confrontational, otherwise known as culture shock. This sounds like there will be a wave of negative experiences and emotions crashing on the shores of existence for expatriates… Continue reading