Have you taken the leap into online networking? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on a great tool for building your online presence. Sites like LinkedIn, Ecademy and Xing offer professionals and business owners a chance to connect with thousands of other professionals. There are, however, some simple rules you MUST follow if you want to be a welcome presence in online communities.

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The Japanese are very forgiving of foreigners especially when it comes to not fully understanding all of their customs and cultures.  They prefer not to have one-on-one meetings and will wait until there can be multiple people at the business meeting.  It is important to be respectful because if you make a bad reputation for [...]

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Doing business in Japan can be intimidating to foreigners who do not understand their culture or their business habits. This is not a barrier to doing business in Japan though. There are just a few things that a foreign business person needs to know before they travel to Japan for business. First and foremost, depending [...]

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There is a lot of etiquette that must be adhered to in Thailand, when conducting business. It is important to follow these guidelines.

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There are many aspects that a business must understand to sell in China and be successful. It is important for businesses to understand their target market before attempting this.

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International Business must be treaded lightly. Business owners must understand the culture and adhere to regulations that are put into place.

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Using Twitter is essential to building a small business. It is one of the best platforms for social networking.

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