Devoid of Complexity and History: How Going Global Should Be

I was watching Sky News the other night when a journalist described one of Donald Trump’s deals as “devoid of complexity and history. It was meant as an insult, a way of saying he’d oversimplified something that demanded nuance.
5 Costly Mistakes When Expanding into Asia

Expanding into Asia can completely change the game for your brand. It’s exciting, full of potential, and offers access to some of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets. That’s if you get it right.
Till Contract Do Us Part: Why Every Distributor Deal Needs a Prenup

Expanding internationally is a lot like getting married. You’ve found a distributor who gets your product, speaks your language (both literally and figuratively), and radiates unshakable enthusiasm for your brand. It feels like a match made in heaven. You picture your products flying off the shelves, the customers falling in love with your offering, and […]
Are Rockstars Risk-Takers?

Have you ever looked at another business that does the same thing as yours but has clients all around the world and felt just a tiny bit jealous? Why are some companies international rockstars while others are plodding along, just getting by with clients in one city or one state? Do the rockstars have more […]
Fun Facts About Starting A Business In Singapore

When our intern Cathrine Hansen went to Singapore, she explored the options of starting a business in Singapore. She found some interesting facts about doing business and starting a business in Singapore and shared it with us. Did you know that Singapore ranks 2nd worldwide in ease of doing business? Behind New Zealand, which is […]
Attention Business Leaders, Global Expansion Starts With You

Assuming a leadership role is no piece of cake, as leaders hold a huge burden to drive a business to success. For business leaders with aspirations to “go global”, a key question is whether or not you have the right mindset to expand overseas. Your readiness and willingness to take the risk, to use your […]