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One could argue that it’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in relation to your business. If you get expanding overseas right, your company’s profits could be more than you could have ever imagined. However, get it wrong, and years of hard, domestic graft could be down the drain. Unsurprisingly, a lot of companies decide to stay on home soil in a bid to avoid all of the risks. While the rewards can be tremendous, delving into unchartered territory certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted. To put the decision in context, moving across the United States is a huge…

More and more international students are deciding to earn their MBAs in Canada. Many return home with competitive degrees from internationally recognized, globally competitive institutions, while others decide to stay and pursue careers in Canada. Compared to many other countries with top business schools, the Canadian government makes it exceptionally easier to reside in Canada after earning a degree. Not only that, Canada has a stable and thriving economy that’s growing in sectors from finance to technology entrepreneurship. Tuition fees are some of the lowest in the world, while professors with practical experience and success in the business world are…

Starting a business can be terrifying, but if you are endeavoring in entrepreneurship in Gainesville, you have a better start than most. Gainesville is one of the best cities in the country for businesses, according to Forbes, and undoubtedly the best place in the state in regards to factors such as income growth, costs, and quality of life. Still, success isn’t guaranteed in Gainesville. Here is a handy guide that could get you a few steps closer to success in the best city in the state for business. Step One: Research Local Success Stories Whether you are looking to understand…

If you are tired of being part of the corporate world, what do you plan to do about it? As more and more Americans are discovering, being a home business owner does have its perks. While you’re not drawing a regular corporate salary (typically every two weeks or so), you are working for yourself, charging clients the rate/s you are most comfortable with, and avoiding potentially long commutes. So, if some or all of those aspects of being a home business owner appeal to you, are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work? If so, having…

Being in charge of a small business in today’s day and age can be both beneficial and downright challenging. On the plus side, there are ample opportunities out there (when one knows how to seize them) to take a small business idea and run with it. On the down side, complications may arise (some under your control, some not) that can hamper your progress or even bring you down at some point and time. That said the success or failure of your small business almost always boils down to money, typically how much or how little of it that you…

Have recent events in your industry and personal life led you to ponder the possibility of selling your business in New York? While you might be seriously considering stepping away from the captain’s wheel, know that the process is a lengthy and complicated one (which often involves preparatory steps like conducting a business valuation in New York), and once it is complete, you can’t undo it. By asking yourself the following questions, or consulting a business broker in New York like A. Neumann & Associates, you can be sure that you are undertaking the biggest event in your business career…

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The United Kingdom’s population grew by 6.4‰ in the last year, the largest population growth in the whole of the European Union. While this might sound like quite a large figure in total, regional growth is incredibly uneven with cities and towns in the South growing considerably quicker than the rest of the UK. Places such as London and both the South West and South East regions saw their population grow by an average of 11.3%. In comparison, areas outside the South only experienced an average population growth of 5.5%. Furthermore Northampton and Cardiff were the only cities outside the…

In many areas, from education to the corporate world, ID cards are used to ensure the safety and security of buildings or premises. This is why having a quality ID card holder is important to make sure the cards stay intact and can be displayed clearly. ID cards are used in many instances where being able to identify people is important for security reasons, such as in education, healthcare, and other industries. When you are thinking of getting ID cards and holders for them, it’s important to go with a supplier that is experienced and has a strong reputation. Getting value…

The employees at all the biggest and most recognisable brands around the world will all enjoy coming into work each morning and get along with their colleagues. There will be a team based mentality that allows for trust, open communication, high motivation levels and a boosted morale. All of this will help to streamline the efficiency of the operation and increase productivity, and this will of course help the business to become more successful. This is no coincidence, and all businesses should look to emulate this with their own employees. The way that this can be achieved is through regular…