Business is more global than ever, and it’s not just huge corporations expanding overseas. Small and medium sized businesses have options for global expansion that were unheard of a few short years ago. Today, any company can be a multi-national, with a presence in any number of foreign countries. A Global PEO (Professional Employer Organization) […]
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Americans Abroad on Self-Employment Taxes on Foreign Income
How does self-employment tax work for those Americans, who live abroad, travel the world and work for themselves? Well, you still have to pay US taxes on foreign income if you are a freelancer, independent contractor, digital nomad or entrepreneur abroad. Yes, US tax laws apply no matter where in the world you live and […]
Avoid These 5 Legal Problems That Could Easily Sink Your Business
Making it as a business owner has never been easy, but in the modern day and age it’s easier than ever before for an aspiring startup or eager entrepreneur to encounter legal troubles that sink their commercial prospects. Rather than waiting to stumble into legal problems that could prove disastrous to your business, you need […]
Managing Uncertainty: How US Business Could Be Affected by Indecision Around Brexit
With the deadline for a Brexit deal moving ever closer, the lack of clarity and direction is beginning to become a very real concern for British industry as the prospect of a no-deal Brexit looks increasingly likely. But Brexit does not only affect Britain. While their people voted for the isolationist step to remove themselves […]
5 Essential Tips for Working with Employees in Different Countries
As the modern business economy becomes more and more globalized, both large and small companies alike are expanding their bandwidth across the world. And the increased trend in telecommuting has now made it possible for organizations to hire employees from nearly anywhere in the world. This diversity is an asset for businesses tapping into foreign […]
How US Ecommerce Startups Can Easily Expand International Markets
Successful online ecommerce startups almost always can attribute their success to an ability to find and target new markets and audiences for their products. They are able to do this because they have the ability to differentiate themselves from competitors and more importantly they are able to successfully establish themselves in the new markets they […]
The GDPR, Small Business, and a New International Paradigm
It’s not a coincidence—all those emails about changes in terms of service (ToS) agreements that you got in May were sent out because of something. That something is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), legislation recently passed by the European Union (EU) to shore up data security, which took effect May 25, 2018. EU legislation? […]
4 Ways of Successfully Scaling Your Global Startup
There are over 214 global startups that claim to have attained the coveted “unicorn” status—meaning they’ve reached a billion-dollar valuation. Becoming a unicorn may not be the end goal of all entrepreneurs, as some may have a moon-shot in mind and some may be in the game merely to solve a problem. Regardless, having the […]
How to Market Your Business Abroad
When considering an overseas expansion for your business, there is a lot you’ll need to learn and prepare for. From the language and local laws to health and safety regulations, moving abroad is no easy feat. Whether you’re planning on taking your company to Japan, Europe or America, here are a few suggestions on how […]
Thinking of Opening a Business in Europe? Spain Offers Appealing Opportunities
If you are interested in starting a business in a different country, you must be aware of the various challenges, requirements and advantages of each country. Due to its geographical position, demanding market, and favourable weather conditions, Spain remains one of the most attractive places to start a business. A common practice of starting business […]
