Operating Strategies – The Human Connection

Smaller companies have a better chance of surviving an economic slump than larger corporations because change is that much easier to implement. The last in a series of 5 articles on operating and marketing strategy will assist you in making the right decisions to survive the slump.

Operating Strategies – Expanding Your Market

Smaller companies have a better chance of surviving an economic slump than larger corporations because change is that much easier to implement. The fourth in a series of 5 articles on operating and marketing strategy will assist you in making the right decisions to survive the slump.

Operating Strategies – Referrals

Smaller companies have a better chance of surviving an economic slump than larger corporations because change is that much easier to implement. The third in a series of 5 articles on operating and marketing strategy will assist you in making the right decisions to survive the slump

Operating Strategies – The Media Advantage

Smaller companies have a better chance of surviving an economic slump than larger corporations because change is that much easier to implement. The second in a series of 5 articles on operating and marketing strategy will assist you in making the right decisions to survive the slump.

Operating Strategies for Surviving the Economic Slump

Smaller companies have a better chance of surviving an economic slump than larger corporations because change is that much easier to implement. This series of 5 articles on operating and marketing strategy will assist you in making the right decisions to survive the slump.

Customers Speak with their Feet

You would be lucky to receive feedback upfront and have the opportunity to repair the relationship. If you haven’t, you are with the majority whose customers speak with their feet. Most times customers won’t give feedback upfront, and will instead take their business elsewhere.

Recession Mindset – Operate Lean and Mean!

Businesses that start during times of recession or uncertainty tend to thrive, and a key reason why is they learn from the beginning how to operate lean.  Business that start during boom times get used to steady cash flow, access to venture capital, and a hungry customer base.  When economies start scaling back and consumers [...]

The Intricacies of Selling in Japan

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 [...]

Doing Business in Japan – Intimidating and Challenging!

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 [...]

Thai Culture and the Intricacies of International Business

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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