This strain is forcing high energy costs on European companies which in turn will inevitably affect imports from Europe and the companies buying them as prices soar to accommodate energy costs. What could this mean for business owners enmeshed in globalization? Well, if you’re importing from Europe or doing business with anyone in the EU, expect higher trade prices as European companies are attempting to offset the cost of rising energy, especially if Russia puts embargos on their oil.
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Expanding into new territory is an exciting venture, but not without its risks. Before consideration of globalization, you should have a trustworthy International Attorney on retainer to ensure smooth transition. In partnership with your attorney, there are three critical points of action that will help you to avoid any catastrophes in the process…
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We now have cause to give great consideration in business-building to crafting companies that not only have use in the world during and after COVID, but how those businesses will employ and utilize a human, and machine workforce going forward. Though the pandemic is only rumored to continue into the Fall of 2021 - the impact of the economic shift it has created will ripple far into the future and we must individually prepare for it.
Businesses must start to consider now - roles and opportunities outside of manufacturing as many of these roles will be filled by computers in the coming years. Educational institutions now teaching remotely will need alternative ways to generate a useful workforce now that physical tasks and labor are effectively being reassigned…
So what can your business do to ensure the safety of your employees, patrons, and yourself?
Purchase PPE (personal protective equipment) for the employees you have working for your establishment. Items like gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, and ample amounts of antibacterial hand soap should be readily available for your entire workforce. Your employees require their jobs but also require their employers to care about their safety…
She dreamed of creating cell phones and is actually credited with creating an early model of smartphones in the year 1997. Cher went on to co-found and chair HTC, and VIA Technologies that develops silicon chip technology for cell phones, and is considered to be the most successful woman in business globally. Her net worth is valued at 1.1 Billion U.S. Dollars. (Via Rachel White).
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If you are like many people who know how important it is to do business in Africa right now, you have the idea and do not know where to start. Maybe you want to export, farm there, or sell something there. In this article we recognize that Africa is a huge Continent, so we'll take a closer look at individual countries. We start with how to establish a business in Ghana. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act (GIPC) outlines the fundamental requirements of Non-Ghanaians starting a business in Ghana.
Doing business in Ghana is actually not as hard as it may seem at first. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act (GIPC) outlines the fundamentals for Non-Ghanaians starting a business.
Have a seat! Our world is SO rushed. Everything we do seems to be at a speed where there's little time for self-reflection. We seldom ask ourselves amidst all of our perceived obligations - "What do I want?" Take the time to pause, sit with yourself and come back to your center and regroup within yourself. What are the things you've always wanted to do? What dreams did you give up on too quickly? What goals did you set last year and not reach? What will ultimately make you the happiest?
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In your application, you are able to directly designate the countries in which you'd like your Trademark to be protected. You can designate any number of countries as long as they're a member of the Madrid System. The registration for international Trademarks will last for 10 years and all associated fees are paid to the WIPO.
Like any nearly "perfect" system - the System has its flaws - namely that all nations globally are not a member of the Madrid Agreement. The benefits far outweigh the disadvantages by far. Even in the event you wish to register in a country singularly that is not included- you're able to file one application for many other countries in bulk.
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