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10 facts about doing business in Malta
28Apr By Gareth SeagullNo Comments
Business

10 facts about doing business in Malta

What should I expect when doing business in Malta? That is a question my people ask themselves, yet few master… (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. Don't use Maltese Just as with other countries, especially Luxembourg, no one in Malta uses Maltese. Well... that's a slight exaggeration but at least when you are doing business in Malta, no one will speak it! Even if your Maltese counterparts speak Maltese at home. They will never speak Maltese in a business sense. Often, if you try, you will be rebuked and told that Maltese isn't used in a business sense. Whilst often there will be no issue with you trying. The Maltese may even be grateful that you've made the effort! It will be polite but assertive that they don't really use Maltese. 9....
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10 facts about doing business in Luxembourg
14Apr By Gareth SeagullNo Comments
Business

10 facts about doing business in Luxembourg

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is home to the only Grand Duke in the world, and thousands of corporations. But that's not all you should expect when doing business in Luxembourg! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. No one uses Luxembourgish It may be tempting when you see that Luxembourg has its own language, to try and learn parts of that language. Whilst a 'Moiën' or a 'Merci' won't go amiss to the locals, no businessmen use Luxembourgish. Whilst they may indeed use Luxembourgish at home, or understand it to a native or fluent level, they will never use it. This is mostly down to the fact that French is the language of business. You can indeed use some Luxembourgish with your Luxembourger business associates. But doing this early in your r...
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10 facts about doing business in Andorra!
31Mar By Gareth SeagullNo Comments
Business

10 facts about doing business in Andorra!

Andorra may be a small country surrounded by the behemoths that are France and Spain. But that fact alone should not be the reason you put off doing business in Andorra! Here are the things you might want to know! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. Don't insult France or Spain Andorra is a tiny principality in between both of these nations. Thanks to how the Andorran constitution is set out, the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell are both the crown princes of Andorra. As such, Andorra has strong ties with both nation's main spiritual heads and leaders. These strong ties have also led to a huge amount of trade being done between Andorra and France and Spain. As such, Andorra's biggest trading partners are both France and Spain, wh...
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10 things to know when doing business in Liechtenstein
24Mar By Gareth SeagullNo Comments
Business

10 things to know when doing business in Liechtenstein

What should I expect when doing business in Liechtenstein? That is a question my people ask themselves, yet few master... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. Don't rely on local media Liechtenstein is a small country. Really small in fact, it's the sixth smallest in the world! As such, the local media is small and insufficiently funded. The two largest newspapers in Liechtenstein are: Liechtensteiner VaterlandLiechtensteiner Volksblatt Neither of these media outlets are particularly internationally renowned, and their circulation doesn't exceed more than 10,000 people! As such, their news is often poor and outdated. It's often recommended that when doing business in Liechtenstein, you rely on your own country's media. If possible, try t...
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10 facts about doing business in France
10Mar By Gareth SeagullNo Comments
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10 facts about doing business in France

What should I expect when doing business in France? That is a question many people ask themselves, yet few master... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. Family name The French are fanatical about family. To most French people, family has a certain je ne sais quoi. If you are ever doing business in France and you see a Frenchman's name written down, his/her last name will usually be spelled using all capitals. This is to make sure that the family name stands out and looks to be the most important. If you find yourself in France, it's probably best that you do it for your own name, and other people's names too! (Especially if they're French!) 9. Business cards When doing business in France, the business card is key. If you are meet...
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How could CANZUK impact business post-Brexit?
11Feb By Chloe HarmonNo Comments
Business

How could CANZUK impact business post-Brexit?

CANZUK is only hypothetical, but it could make or break business in a post-Brexit world. But how will it do that? And will it even do that? CANZUK is a theoretical political bloc, focusing on free trade, foreign policy co-operation and free movement between member states.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are many concerns surrounding CANZUK, not just from the logistics or whether it will even be effective. But that it will actually defeat one of its two main objectives: Bringing businesses in member countries' closer together. Some people do believe, that it will act as a wedge for expanding business opportunities and relationships, rather than being the guiding hand to bring them together. This is due to a wide variety of socio...
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