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Bonfire Night: An Essential British Experience for Anyone Living and Working...
Every year on 5 November people in Great Britain celebrate Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night. Anyone living and working in Great Britain should be aware of this tradition as it can be a...
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Deputy Prime Minister’s Bid to Gain New Business with Turkey
Radio 5 Live’s ‘On the Money’ recently brought to our attention Turkey’s attractive position as an emerging market and potential trade partner for the UK. Last week Nick Clegg lead a trade delegation...
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Forward, Believe in America – Living and Working in the US during the 2012...
With less than a day to go until the US Election Day, the race between current president Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney is neck and neck. With the three presidential debates completed, the...
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Fortune Favours the Brave, but Global Leaders Need to Prepare
As international companies face steadily increasing challenges from players in emerging economies, how can they ensure that they remain competitive? “Looking beyond the obvious: Globalization and new...
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Holi Cultural Festival Celebrations around the World
As winter comes to an end and the month of March begins, excitement and anticipation is brought to the Hindu population of India; this is when the Holi festival starts. The word ‘Holi’ derives from the...
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The Challenges of Living and Working in Inland China
Although China’s 2008 Labour Contract Law seemed to make western investments less profitable at the time, the economic development of the country still generates new and attractive opportunities....
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“Fear and Trembling” – Tips for Doing Business in Japan
Every culture has its own codes, values and work methods. These characteristics, which are often completely different from one culture to another, can create difficulties and misunderstandings which...
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Why Gender Matters when Doing Business in Germany
According to statistics provided by the European Commission, the percentage of women in leadership positions is only 13% in the 30 companies listed on the German stock index. The fact that the majority...
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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Global Player?
The global marketplace is an extremely competitive world where intercultural skills are no longer just an advantage but a requirement. As companies increasingly ask their employees to work on a global...
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A Question of Happiness – The Case of Germany
According to the World Database of Happiness the average level of happiness of most European countries increased throughout the last decades. People in Germany, however, are less satisfied with their...
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Religion and Business Do Mix
Demba Ba races to the corner flag, sinks to his knees and prays. When the devout Muslim and Chelsea FC striker scores, the importance that religion plays in his life is visible to all. Today, British...
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Managing culture in cross-border M&As
During the last decade or more, the corporate world has witnessed a significant rise in the number of cross border mergers and acquisitions. The aim of these often complex integrations is to provide...
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