Free Counseling
It doesn't matter whether it's as close as Windsor or as far as Hong
Kong or Zimbabwe, the Michigan District Export Council has someone
who's been there and done that. We encourage you to give us a
try.
International
Travel
Before
You Go - We've all
heard about the cultural
mistakes of businesses,
government officials, and
the casual tourist.
Learn what you can do to
avoid making a fool of
yourself and your company.
Business
Travel Guide - Since
so many trade
professionals travel,
encountering different
cultural customs and
occasionally relocating
abroad, we have selected
links that will help
prepare business
executives for their
impending trips overseas.
Cultural
Business Etiquette
- Although
globalization is reducing
trade barriers on many
levels, lack of
familiarity with a
country's cultural
business etiquette remains
an important issue in
establishing a successful
market abroad.
Regardless of a company's
previous export
experiences, cultural
nuances can have a
significant impact on the
success or failure of
international sales.
Companies that fail to
take these factors into
consideration risk
misunderstandings,
frustration, and loss of
business.
International
Business Trip Planning -
This handy guide helps
novice international
travelers to get the most
out of their trip.
Old pros might also find a
tip or two.
The
US Visa - The
U.S. government has
revised its visa policies
to ensure that tourists,
students, and
business-people who travel
for legitimate purposes
are allowed access to the
United States, while
providing a higher level
of security to U.S.
citizens. Visa applicants
of all types-those
planning to participate in
trade shows, consult with
business associates, view
and purchase products,
travel, or attend
universities-are all
subject to the same
scrutiny and visa
policies.
Date Updated: March 27, 2007
Copyright 2006 - Michigan District Export
Council. All rights
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