Archive | August 2011
Aug
25
Making your mark – how to get started in the US
Many business owners who relocate to the US are often clouded by the American dream – it can often become more a bid for mega-wealth and instant success than a well-planned business development. As such, many new businesses in the US fall by the wayside due to a lack of preparation. Doing business in America isn’t as easy as many presume and it takes diligence and the ability to plan ahead to... Read More >>
Dec
28
Telecommuting
Telecommuting is not just something that larger companies put into place to give their staff a little freedom. It can also be an extremely useful tool to help smaller business grow more quickly. Having the freedom of working from just about anywhere gives a new business the chance to grow at greater rates than it would if it was run from one static location. Being flexible is extremely important... Read More >>
Dec
03
Are hotel meeting rooms a necessary evil?
We launched our US expansion earlier this year and now find ourselves traveling to major cities to hire new team members. Because our offices are not yet open in these markets we have to use meeting rooms at business clubs or local hotels to interview candidates. This has been a great learning experience! There truly is a tremendous need for a more convenient, cost effective way to use a... Read More >>
Nov
01
The Art of Doing Business in Japan
Japan is a modern society with an ancient culture steeped in time-honoured values and customs. Thus, doing business in Tokyo is like a form of art that transports you back in time where traditional business and cultural etiquette are still followed. I especially admire the ceremonial business rituals of the Japanese, from the exchange of business cards to the importance of attire and the... Read More >>
Oct
07
Networking – a deal in Tokyo done over a drink
A good thing about this project is that heaps of people are contacting me. One ‘mantra’ I have is to never miss an opportunity to network and meet others. This was originally set up to get me out of the house – working from home I didn’t want to get cabin fever! The business relationships I’ve formed over the last year have provided me with so many opportunities, and in turn I have... Read More >>
