Not only the rich and famous are buying real estate in foreign countries. With markets in the US and UK down, and the low dollar doing its job, folks all over the world are gaining interest in properties outside of their own country.
But how can average realtors in the US attract foreigner buyers? One way […]
BusinessWeek has an interesting article on the need to develop management with international and transcultural skills, so if you’re reading this blog you’re halfway to a great new job!
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The International Herald Tribune, my favorite international daily newspaper, is offering free trial subscriptions in Spain, Italy, UK, Germany and France. The paper will be delivered free of charge for 28 days to the address you specify.
Each country has their own URL:
Spain: offer.iht.com/global1
Italy: offer.iht.com/global2
UK: offer.iht.com/global3
Germany: offer.iht.com/global4
France: offer.iht.com/global5
Enjoy!
Image from wrh.noaa.gov
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Ernst and Young just recently released their latest survey on FDI (Foreign Direct Investment), where they rank the attractiveness of investing in foreign countries. The BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) dominated the ranking, although Western Europe still receives a large share of foreign investment.
Which three countries are the most attractive investment locations in […]
Summer is just around the corner and if you work in the US and are planning a vacation, you should consider yourself lucky: unlike Europe where 25 or 30 days paid vacation are required by law, US employers are not obligated to grant paid vacation days or sick days and many do not.
David Moberg has […]
When I travel on international business, I try to adapt to the surroundings and “do as the Romans do”. Wearing the right outfit, as Chris noted in yesterday’s post, is a part of this process.
Five or ten years ago, there used to be some regional differences in business fashion you could count on, but with […]
Since I’m preparing for another trip abroad (won’t be making it to Munich this time, though), I’ve been doing a little surfing to figure out the best travel products. This site by a fellow b5er has a number of good tips for frequent flyers, for those who are interested.
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It’s funny how the Cheerios post has stirred up so much interest, particularly from Iceland. Truth be told, though, expats everywhere miss something from home, and newer expats need advice on how to adapt to their new surroundings, no matter how much they enjoy them.
When I first arrived in Munich, I bought a book which […]
Most people who travel regularly, but I have often checked luggage in the past so I’ve not had to worry about it. A complete list of items which are/are not permitted on overseas flights from the US can be found here.
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Since May is World Trade Month in the US, I’ll spend much of the month posting on - you guessed it - trade. While many posts will be from the US point of view, many of the resources can (and should) be adapted for exporters from other countries.
It is common knowledge that US companies […]
Doing business across cultures
Written by J. Christopher Erb [email], and Jean Mercedes [email] for b5media.
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