When you have international business partners, it’s essential to know about the different business practices their culture dictates. Whether you’re flying out to meet those in other countries or going to work there for some time, it’s etiquette to know of and adapt to their business culture as much as possible. Some … Read more
The United States is one of the most economically powerful countries in the world, and that is why the US dollars become the basis for most global transactions made. You may use money a lot but you probably do not give much thought about money, except for lamenting about the lack of … Read more
When people talk about stocks, one of the few things that will come to mind is investing. However, it wasn’t always the case. The first stock exchange originated on dealing with debts, and not a single stock was being traded at all. During the 12th century in France, there were moneylenders called … Read more
The Japanese culture is surely different from that of the West. These differences might keep a businessman to introduce its product or service to Japan, but understanding the culture of the country will be a great start to establish stable, long-term and friendly relationships with the Japanese. Here are some facts about … Read more
If you are a business owner trying to look for a more cost-effective manufacturer or to search for a new market for your products, you might consider China due to its reputation as the “world’s factory” and its huge population. But before you go to the Red Dragon, you must be prepared … Read more
The modern world as we know it today would not have been possible without the Industrial Revolution. This was a major era in history that one might define as the changing process from an agrarian economy to an industrial one focused on manufacturing. This revolution started in Great Britain around the middle … Read more
Businesses are established with the goal of generating profit. One of the first and most important decisions an aspiring business owner has to make is to decide what type of business it will choose and how it should be structured. Generally, business comes in different types and forms of organization. Here they … Read more
In starting a business, being unique is overrated. Some have made millions or billions of dollars through adopting an idea that’s not even theirs. Backed with lawyers and big funding, big businesses were able to take advantage of ordinary people who made profitable ideas. 1. Laser A graduate student from the Columbia … Read more
It’s no doubt that these moguls have helped shape the modern tech industry… as well as helped shape their own monetary figures! But aside from their massive net worth, another thing that these tech magnates have in common is their desire to live a private life. As you may have observed, they … Read more
Instagram has been gaining a lot of popularity in the past couple of years, even surpassing Facebook and Twitter in several respects. Most young people are now on Instagram, while many businesses are choosing to do so as well. Using this social media platform is actually going to up any startup’s chances … Read more