For most companies, intellectual property is the lifeblood of their business, whether it’s a major product that they sell or a cornerstone of their branding. As a result, potential issues like copyright infringement are taken very seriously. However, things start to get a bit murkier when we look at international intellectual property management. Different countries..

As the business world shifts and evolves, smart executives and founders are thinking of ways to both drive up profits and minimize expenses. International expansion has been a gateway to both. Entering new markets allows you to use a different labor market to your benefit, while also expanding your product or service to a new..

Employment without borders is rather a necessity than a preconditioned option. In terms of economic relationship, “global mobility” appears as a dawn of the upcoming technological revolution. In the days of post-industrialization, companies of all sizes and niches are seeing the benefits of expanding internationally. The global transformation of the world economy is inevitable, ergo,..

We live in a time where the world is more connected than ever in terms of business. International expansion is proving not just to be a potential option, but a key facet in businesses developing their audience, reach, and workforce. However, there is a right and a wrong way to take advantage of this trend…

Statistically speaking, we are seeing more and more of a global exchange of workforce across the world. This applies to major Western countries like the U.S. seeking out foreign workers, but also the other way around. One of the prime industries where this is taking place is IT, especially development. The surge in companies that..

One of the major factors that all companies should have in mind, even if they are doing well, is ways to increase their sales. From expensive training to tech integration, many companies have dozens of different practices they use to try and raise their sales, however, many are missing out on international expansion as an..

Brexit has created an environment of uncertainty when it comes to companies that have their European operations based in the UK. A recent extension of the deadline has given UK leaders extra time to decide how to approach the split, but this is of little comfort for many international businesses. The UK’s combination of a..

Recent news shows that while the extension to figure out a Brexit deal may be welcomed by some, this isn’t the case for the business world. The UK’s services sector has seen a slump, and the ongoing uncertainty on what exact form Brexit will take is largely to blame. However, in business, it pays to..

As a base of operations, France is an appealing place to do business, though many people aren’t taking advantage. To add some perspective, France: With this in mind, hiring an expatriate in France allows you to get the best of both worlds. You have a favorable business environment, combined with the exact staff you want..

So what is the field in your CRM which is almost never used or even does not exist in some CRMs? It’s your customer “native language” field. Sort your customers and prospects by the “native language” field and put a sales manager with the same native language in charge of them. If you don’t have..