Business

I have traveled to some countries around the globe, without a doubt China and India offer an excellent opportunity for start-up business start-ups. BUT, those that travel to Asia without having done any serious homework on business ideology and cultural relationships will find themselves at a great disadvantage. To be successful, you need to ‘re-learn’ almost everything you thought you knew about business.

The saying “When in Rome, do because the Romans” is quite true in Asia. The only real advantage you have is the fact that there are many sellers today than buyers. This gives you some room to negotiate price, but little or no on terms. The few ‘bad apples’ present in both clients, has built up a degree of distrust on both sides.

Entering the Asian market without a minimum of some experienced people behind you does place you at a and the higher chances of failure …

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I recently heard an argument by Paul Birdsall in which he was annoyed by all the individuals who were online hobbyists. They didn’t take seriously the chance to generate profits on the internet. When I first heard that description, I pictured people over the internet. But, the harder I thought regarding it, I began to think that maybe I was just a hobbyist – no less than inside my perspective of making money online. So, I decided to analyze somewhat better what’s the difference between an internet-based hobby plus an online international business.

Knowledge

You might imagine a hobbyist knows their hobby. Generally, this is, however, the online hobbyist is certainly one who tries just a little bit of everything. They have limited knowledge of several things – kind of a jack of most trades, master of none. The international businessman has narrowed his focus and has become knowledgeable about …

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Communication Etiquette in Japanese Business Settings

At the negotiating table, Japanese corporate culture demanded a relatively specific and rigid business protocol that’s expected to be followed by both domestic business partners and foreign or expatriate partners from abroad. The communication etiquette followed the idea of tatemae, or surface communication, where the gang of businesspeople engages in pleasantries and small talk.

Another concept utilized in business meetings and at the negotiating table was those of under-communication, where the fellow Japanese business owners were generally at ease with less talk.

Tatemae also gives testimony on the aesthetic aspects of social behavior. For instance, the Japanese people often examine the external appearance and exactly how one expresses his or herself being an utmost important manifestation of that each. There can also be a ritual of exchanging pleasantries and preserving group harmony.

Remember, in Japan, there is a strong increased exposure of collectivism when …

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