German Business - Wrinkles and Debate
Industry In Economics

German Business – Wrinkles and Debate

- by Abigail Martinez

Are German business executives more likely to frown than to smile? Will an international business meeting with Germany turn into a debate? When negotiating with Germany, you must first understand the cultural characteristics that make them so serious and so successful.

Germany emerged as the European leader in driving growth. Some countries have achieved many things in the field of international business. There are companies that avoid Germans believing them too suddenly; too possible to argue; and too skeptical. Some consider other European countries to be friendlier and easier to do business.

Perception is not necessarily reality

A smile is overvalued. For more than five years, I worked for German executives. They are excellent negotiators and outstanding drivers of international business. With a better understanding, the cultural issues behind German business behavior, meetings, relationships and opportunities will increase.

Here are some concepts of German business culture:

Germany remains on schedule. …

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Foreign Market Extortion and Regulations Considered - It's a Part of Doing Business
Business Finance

Foreign Market Extortion and Regulations Considered – It’s a Part of Doing Business

- by Abigail Martinez

If you do international business for any length of time eventually you get into a pickle with bribes, kick-back requests, extortion, or regulatory fines all based on and originating due to domestic competition and crony capitalism. Yes, I know it’s amazing the shenanigans that go on in the US sometimes, and if you are na?ve and think it doesn’t happen here too with our own government regulators, lobbyists, politicians, and cut-throat competition, then I bet I can tell you who you voted for in the last presidential election, and whose bumper sticker you’ll be toting around this time again. Okay so, let’s talk shall we?

Even with all that goes on in the US

it’s a far better cry than doing business as an American company in a foreign nation. But, rather than me just complain about the issue, let’s turn this into a class show-and-tell case study for you, …

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Type Your Way to Success, Get an Online Typist Job
Franchise

Type Your Way to Success, Get an Online Typist Job

- by Abigail Martinez

Anyone can type, that is a fact. Whether you type with just your index fingers or if you have mastered Typing 101, you are capable of doing it.

Online typist jobs do not require people who type the appropriate way. Although knowing how to do it the right way is important, most online jobs just care more about the content of your composition. Experience in typing will make you faster as time goes by.

Online typist jobs may sound demanding but it is as simple as it sounds. The only skill you need is that you can type. Make sure it makes sense though. Your article should be in accordance with the topic or subject you are assigned to write about. Check your grammar and spelling. If you have a hard time doing so, there is always the spell and grammar check feature at most document-related applications and software.

Make …

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Work at Home Typing Jobs - How to Find a Legitimate Work at Home Typing Job
Home Based Business

Work at Home Typing Jobs – How to Find a Legitimate Work at Home Typing Job

- by Abigail Martinez

With the recession in full swing it’s not surprising that many people are turning to the Internet to try to find a way to supplement their income. Others just want the opportunity to stay at home and look after their children but still contribute to the family finances. A great way to do this is through work at home typing jobs.

Finding a legitimate work at home typing job

There are hundreds of type at home opportunities available online, but unfortunately many of these are scams so it is important to carefully research any program before paying the joining fee.

The following are some tips you should take into consideration:

Try to get recommendations from friends and family – if you know of anyone already making money online it is always best to get advice from someone you know and trust.

  Search online forums – look for ‘work at …

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How to Use Office Coffee Services
Franchise

How to Use Office Coffee Services

- by Abigail Martinez

When the office coffee service goes into business, there are a number of things they can provide. This service can offer office workers the opportunity to take caffeinated drinks without leaving their desks. Not only can they provide delivery of hot drinks at the table, but they can also deliver to the staff room and offer many people choices over many products and services.

People who work in cubicles or who work in office buildings may feel that it takes too long to walk to the location to get hot drinks. When they leave and return, there may not be time to drink or relax. If no location is even close enough, a worker may not even have a choice and may have to leave without drinking during lunch or rest.

A service that enters the workforce will have their own hot drinks. They will have a variety of flavors …

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