- Toyna Chin, San Francisco, CA
Obstacles and Solutions to Overseas Expansion
One of the best things about running a company in the modern world is that there are so many opportunities for growth. If you can utilize digital marketing and come up with new and innovative services and products, then you’ll be in a tremendous position for growing into a successful business. And then there’s the whole matter of expanding beyond your initial base. You may have started your company in your garage, but you don’t have to stay there. If you handle things well, then you could find success across the country or even overseas. Indeed, it’s easier than ever before to look to foreign lands for business growth.
But of course, though it might be easier, it’s not easy. It’s only when companies begin the process of expansion that they realise that it’s not going to be as straightforward as they hoped it would be. When you look at the process of expansion, you’ll quickly begin to understand that there are many issues that can make finding success overseas difficult, and in some cases, impossible. For example, cultural differences -- including the language issue -- can be hard to overcome.
It’s for this reason that communications managers are so valued, and why they’re so in demand. Large companies know that if they can bring the right communications manager on board, then there’ll be more likely to find success when they expand into new territories. To find out more about the need for communication in the global marketplace, take a look at the infographic below.
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