The not so far East: Why Asia is the next ecommerce frontier
With retailers around the globe concentrating their attention on Asia as the next frontier, many make the mistake of focusing too heavily on China.
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To what extent does entrepreneurship help to reduce the wealth divide
By Darryl Eales
Darryl Eales, chairman of entrepreneurial group E2Exchange, discusses what needs to be done to ensure that entrepreneurship helps to ensure a more even distribution of wealth in society.
Ecommerce in China: The pros and cons
By Nick Pinson
There’s little denying the power of the Chinese economy these days. It’s the second biggest in the world and predicted to become number one, ahead of the USA, by 2020. It’s also a key focus for many UK SMEs.
3 key things big businesses can learn from small businesses
By Ben Hutt
The saying ‘good things come in small packages’ may not apply to all things in life but when it comes to business, small really can be beautiful. When I say beautiful I mean efficient, agile, productive and focused. Not particularly romantic I know but these qualities are important to every business owner I’ve ever met.
They may be anchored in clichs, but cultural differences should not be ignored in business
As Walmart found through its ill-fated South Korean growth push, it really does pay to know just how an overseas market expects your business to behave.
Britain’s smaller cities must learn from London and become better self-promoters
By David Craik
London has been hailed as a mecca for business and magnet for investors, but the likes of Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh could be higher achievers if they can make their voices heard.
First Women Summit: Flexible working requires a cultural change to work
The flexible working debate has increased in prevalence during recent years, as legislation involving parental leave and varied hours have emerged.
The great city debate: It’s a London thing
By Alex Cheatle
There’s an ongoing discussion about which city should take the mantel as the “world’s best” for setting up a business. For Alex Cheatle, CEO of the Ten Group, the decision is easy – it’s London. Here, he explains why the Big Smoke is hard to beat.
Why ignoring cultural differences will cost you sales
Organisations working across cultures have many issues to consider that may not be necessary within a single market, where language, buying motivations and marketing campaigns are all well understood.
How cultural sensibilities in language can affect business negotiations
Organisations working across cultures often adopt a corporate language in the belief that it makes business easier if their global employees speak the same language. In most multinational organisations, English is usually the chosen corporate language. But many organisations can be lulled into a false sense of security that, due to use of a common language, business communication should be easy.