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		<title>10 tips for analyzing a trade deal</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2010/04/27/10-tips-for-analyzing-a-trade-deal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The “everybody gets a commission” business model — In other words, no one is getting paid until the deal is fully transacted. We should call it the “ everybody only gets a commission” model.]]></description>
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		<title>Reality testing questions to ask yourself overseas</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2010/02/19/reality-testing-questions-to-ask-yourself-overseas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[
 • How do you know when you are in?]]></description>
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		<title>how do you attract foreign firms to set up shop?</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/12/16/how-do-you-attract-foreign-firms-to-set-up-shop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deals are often lost for reasons we can’t understand. How can communities differentiate themselves, attract foreign firms and generate domestic jobs?
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		<title>what is a foreign trade zone, and how do they work?</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/10/27/what-is-a-foreign-trade-zone-and-how-do-they-work/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/10/27/what-is-a-foreign-trade-zone-and-how-do-they-work/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>billdecker</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[business overseas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is a great boost to the company’s cash flow. By saving money on duties, the firm can order more pieces of components and take advantage of bulk pricing]]></description>
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		<title>how to buy from overseas</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/09/19/how-to-buy-from-overseas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/09/19/how-to-buy-from-overseas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>billdecker</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Global Business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[business overseas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In our world, the customer is king. Many executives and small business owners who buy internationally feel that since they’re putting all the money into the deal, the vendors must bend to their ways and follow their rules.
The Golden Rule (he who has the gold rules) doesn’t always apply internationally. When purchasing goods and services [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Global Business Information Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/05/14/global-business-information-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/05/14/global-business-information-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Global Business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[global business strategies]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[global business tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[


Here&#8217;s how to take your business overseas. Discover useful and informative global business tips.
Technorati Tags: global business tips,  global business strategies,  international business strategy
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		<title>Business Startups Marketing Strategies</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/05/14/business-startups-marketing-strategies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/05/14/business-startups-marketing-strategies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Startups]]></category>

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These business startups tips are from real life experience, and often deal with issues not covered elsewhere, such as partner management and vendor management. Purchase 1-2-3 Business Start-up Tips now!
Technorati Tags: business startups,  business start up tips,  marketing strategies,  starting a business
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		<title>8 scams to avoid in international business!</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/04/27/8-scams-to-avoid-in-international-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/04/27/8-scams-to-avoid-in-international-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>billdecker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We’re all aware of stories about how firms get cheated in overseas dealings. Businesses complain of it, and there seems to be little way to enforce a company’s rights in overseas markets. Sometimes it’s foreign companies that cheat us, sometimes foreign governments.
While we may not be able to protect ourselves, here are the most popular [...]]]></description>
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		<title>how to attract foreign investment to your firm</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/03/26/how-to-attract-foreign-investment-to-your-firm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/03/26/how-to-attract-foreign-investment-to-your-firm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:56:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>billdecker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The trend is obvious. US firms crushed by a credit crises and fear in the private equity and capital markets need to look elsewhere for money. Many are looking overseas for Chinese, Japanese, and European investment.
Hat in hand, our executives travel to these far off and distant capital markets in search of money to grow, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 tips to getting over the American stigma overseas</title>
		<link>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/03/06/10-tips-to-getting-over-the-american-stigma-overseas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lessonsfromtheroad.com/2009/03/06/10-tips-to-getting-over-the-american-stigma-overseas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>billdecker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The term “America” or “American” will always strike emotion overseas. Many other countries seem more neutral, but the United States has its history, its power and its media.
Now more than ever, the United States is a controversial business ally. In addition to fighting two wars, we have a declining stock market, CEOs going to jail, [...]]]></description>
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