People who are setting the stage for the next level of business. Developing a new software. A new product. Using business tools in a whole new way. Being a visionary thinker with the power to challenge “the way it’s always been done.” Meet six Upstate leaders doing all of the above, and taking our business culture – locally, nationally and globally – to a whole new level.
People who are setting the stage for the next level of business. Developing a new software. A new product. Using business tools in a whole new way. Being a visionary thinker with the power to challenge “the way it’s always been done.” Meet six Upstate leaders doing all of the above, and taking our business culture – locally, nationally and globally – to a whole new level.
As you look to develop your business in China, the last thing you want is to have your deal killed over a business or cultural faux pas. Whether you are expanding your own business, going to work in China for your employer, or developing suppliers, you will at some point make a trip to the Middle Kingdom and come face-to-face with the people and the culture. Rather than having an 11th-hour cram session before the trip, here are three basic tips that will ensure that you aren’t a deal killer.
Our state enjoys three distinctly different economies, by region. The economy of the Coastal area is driven by tourism and business dollars; the economy of the Midlands—in particular, Columbia— is driven by government (USC, Ft. Jackson, state and federal government agencies); and the Upstate’s economy is driven by business. Knowing that, the Upstate’s needs are unique and different from the rest of the Palmetto State, and because of that, the Upstate must have an entity that advocates for its business interests.
Lately I’ve been reading a phenomenal book that I believe defines the concept of encouraging kids to participate in business. Within the book, I was introduced to a simple, yet profound thought that must not be overlooked if you really want to raise a young entrepreneur.
In difficult economic times, companies must worry about the financial condition of their customers. The classic problem is simply delivering products or services to a customer who does not pay. But if your customer goes bankrupt, it can get even worse— you can be required to pay back to the bankruptcy trustee payments previously received from the customer.
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