The language of success
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It is important for UK exporters or cross-border joint venture partners to consider foreign language training for staff. Attempting to speak a local language can make a valuable contribution to a business deal, and good relations between individuals can help when planning cross-border mergers or collaboration. The Language in Export Advisory Scheme of the Overseas Trade Service has information about courses for business, while the Languages National Training Organisation helps firms clarify language training requirements.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1999
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Show and sell
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Small and medium-sized firms looking to raise capital to fund growth or diversify must draw up a clear business plan. It is vital to show investors where the business is at present, where it wants to be and how it will get there. Directors should be able to specify how their company's products compare with those of competitors and what their company brings to the market. It may be necessary to include background data about the business cycle. Plans for a new venture should include the cost aspects of any changes.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1999
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The good capitalist
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Environmental and social issues must be taken seriously by the business community, with those failing to initiate ethical policies facing the possibility of legal and financial consequences. The UK government introduced several new strategies to reduce emissions and curb the use of non-renewable energy resources. Failure to fully co-operate with these regulations could result in falling share prices as fund investors shy away from non-ethical investment opportunities.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1999
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