When we think of top European cities for start-ups. London and Berlin often spring to mind, yet, the tech start-up culture is spreading throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The cities on our list have growth opportunities evident by collative data, and you may be surprised by some of the cities listed! 5. Bucharest, Romania Bucharest […]
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6 Lessons Small Businesses Can Take from Germany’s Thriving Startup Scene
You’ve heard it all before: global cities claiming to be the ‘new Silicon Valley.’ The truth is that the Bay Area’s tech and startup dominance isn’t going anywhere, with roughly 70% of all venture capital funding located in the United States. But with the new President at a potential economic crossroads, this doesn’t mean America […]
The Essentials You Need for International Expansion
Once you’re successfully up and running on a national scale, you might want to think about where you can go next to turn your small business into something bigger and better. A great way to do this is to move onto the international scene and get your goods and services sold overseas. There isn’t a […]
5 Tips for Growing an International Company
In an ever-changing world, diversifying your business opportunities is the key to success. As the world grows increasingly interconnected thanks to technology and globalization, we have the chance to change not only how we do business, but where we do business. Expanding to global markets isn’t just for large companies with seemingly unlimited income; small […]
Why to Say Yes to Outsourcing Software Development and How to Do It Right
Software development, in most cases, is better left to your own in-house development team. Hiring a local software development company still remains the best option…or is it? All those stereotypes that Czechs brew the best beer, Germans manufacture the best cars and Italians make the best shoes may be true to some extent but software […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Manufacturing Overseas
Outsourcing manufacturing is not simply a matter of profitability, but is also a matter of survival! If your firm is not able to cut costs to make up for economies of scale, you will not be able to keep your prices low enough to compete with more established competition! Don’t Select a Contract Manufacturer Based […]
Consider Hiring International Students to Give Your Business a Global Presence
The thirst for success is the life force of any enterprise, since a stagnant business is as good as obsolete. Many small and medium-scale entrepreneurs are engaged in intense competition, trying to climb up the ladder to make it to the top. The changed market scenario Unlike previous years, small and medium scale enterprises are […]
4 Tips for Moving Your Small Business to Europe
Many people dream of relocating to Europe to enjoy the beautiful weather and cultures. It’s easy to forget that Europe isn’t just one country, and actually includes 28 member states with different languages, cultures and cuisines. For anyone hoping to travel, relocating your business to Europe will offer incredible opportunities to grow, travel, and experience […]
Brexit: Instead of Deregulation, British Small Businesses Face Uncertainty
A key argument for Brexit was that the UK’s businesses could break free from the EU’s web of regulations. Eurosceptics see EU bureaucrats much how US conservatives see Washington bureaucrats: as an unelected drain on resources that do not justify their own paycheck. A key pro-Brexit politician, Michael Gove, argued that EU regulations cost the […]
Strategies for Successful Global Expansion
The ability to penetrate foreign markets can validate a small business. It can provide a sense of accomplishment and achievement, suggesting that the business has “arrived” as a player on the global scene. After all, it takes a company with truly special products or services to pique the interest of overseas customers. Although companies that […]
