International markets are now becoming a big focus for an ever-increasing number of organisations. Southeast Asia is one of the most interesting emerging markets for global ventures.
Growing your business in new countries can be exciting and scary, whether you are making inroads into new overseas networks or setting up your own base of operations. A quick assessment of the lay of the land should tell you what you need to know about the local language.
When you think about the concept of ‘speaking your client’s language’, the first thing that may spring to mind is the idea of building rapport – getting to know your client by identifying their values and developing positive relationships across their organisation. Finding that your business values align may help you to put yourself on the same page as your clients, but what extra benefits may you experience if you can communicate in their language?
This blog considers the benefits of talking the talk in your client’s native tongue.
In the previous two articles, we focused on the most important European languages for UK businesses. This week, we will delve even deeper into this topic by discussing the subtleties of the English language for business negotiations. Any business that […]
Three dominant people walk into a meeting room. They all know exactly how to get the job done and are equally vocal about what should be done while struggling to find a way to actually get any work done. They […]
In the past, we have looked at how Europe and the rest of the world conduct business, outlining some of the most important principles and customs. This time, we will be giving you an in-depth analysis of the Chinese business […]
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