Tips For Working Effectively With International Service Partners
One of the most common, and fastest growing, ways for people to do business around the world is through the exchange of services. Hiring experts such as international IT professionals, database developers, marketing and PR agencies, designers, administrative assistants, and financial and accounting services for both short-term and long-term engagements is becoming commonplace for businesses […]
Expanding Sales Teams into Asia Pacific – Use A Multipolar Sales Strategy
A software company in Chicago was growing fast. They wanted to build momentum globally and decided to make a big push into Asia Pacific. The plan was to replicate their initial sales success by moving a few key executives out to the region to build a team. But it didn’t take long for their journey […]
Podcast: Employee Wanderlust – Can My Team Work Remote Around The World?
What Are The HR Implications of International Assignments? Our world is much more global and digitally connected today than ever before and many people dream about living and working in a foreign country. Even if companies don’t initiate overseas assignments, it’s not uncommon for employees to request the opportunity to work abroad. Globig welcomes Mary […]
Podcast: Getting The Business Intelligence Needed For Global Expansion
Joining Globig as a guest on this podcast is Richard Leggett, the CEO of Frontier Strategy Group. FSG is a leader in providing actionable intelligence on international markets to companies expanding into and operating around the world. Topics discussed include:1. In addition to their custom research, FSG has created research products that are […]
Quick Tips On Localizing For The UK Market
Expanding your company’s reach into the United Kingdom is a great business opportunity. However, if you don’t adapt to the UK’s local colour/color and flavour/flavor, your expansion can be bumpy, at best, and a dismal failure, at worst. A good rule of thumb is to be aware of the many cultural and business differences and […]
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Email Marketing In Germany
One important aspect of marketing is to introduce your product or service to as many relevant people as possible. Even with the rise of social media, don’t forget that over half the world has an email account, and it’s important to utilize the communicative power of email. Over 80% of Germans have an email account […]
What’s New With Globig: Added Features and Services
Globig aims to make taking your business into foreign countries faster, easier, less risky, and more affordable. Here at Globig, we’ve been working hard to make your experience even better. We are excited to share Globig’s new features and services with you.
Startup Funding in Singapore: Government and Private Sources
Singapore is a great place to live and invest. Singapore consistently ranks as a top place to do business and is an innovation hub. The working population is highly educated and multilingual while the regulatory burden is low. Access to global markets and a pro business government are just a few of the reasons this […]
Guest Blog: Due Your Duty
International trade is complicated, and perhaps becoming even more complicated, particularly in the United States, where it is anticipated that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will ramp up its hiring and enforcement. However, complying with duties is an important part of the efficient importation of goods into the United States. The following article by Susan […]
Foreign Direct Investment In Singapore
As a continuation of our series on foreign direct investment (FDI), Globig had the privilege of speaking with FDI expert Yi-Hsen Gian, the Regional President Americas at The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). EDB is the official agency for economic development in Singapore. Yi-Hsen offered insight into the exciting opportunities available to companies looking to […]