In our global post-Brexit world, business professionals who work internationally have to manage a tricky balancing act. On the one hand they are advised not to discriminate, so they should treat everyone as equal and ignore differences. On the other, we all want to be appreciated for being who we… Read more
What’s up in Latin America’s booming markets?
Is Columbia best for UK pharma? Where’s the biggest market for UK business? Is Brazil better than Mexico? What other options are there? These are questions that came up at the lively event I hosted recently on “Latin America – Booming Markets” in Oxford. Because of my personal passion and experience for the region, I was delighted… Read more
Export advice unwisely omits a key point
This recent business article about exporting makes a huge omission. It says: “Exporting in many respects is an extension of the normal way of doing business. The additional challenges arise from unfamiliarity, different customs, practices, language and legal frameworks. Where greater distance is involved it may mean an extended time before payment is received. http://realbusiness.co.uk/article/28302-what-are-the-risks-of-exporting-smes-need-to-be-considering… Read more
Is your English foreigner-UNfriendly?
Did you know that some business people abroad don’t want to do business with Brits because we don’t speak clearly? And this isn’t the football hooligan Brit, it’s the nicely spoken professional. I’ve heard this before but today it cropped up again in a comment on one of my recent blogs about accents. It came… Read more
