'Business France' offers a smooth and problem free transition between the American and French business cultures. A concise, at-a-glance comparison of business styles, and practices and social customs, this book will bring you quickly up to speed.

You are in the front line of the Global Economy, you export to Thailand or India, you source from Poland or Mexico, you run a project in Saudi Arabia or Russia, you provide support to Brazilian or Swedish colleagues, you negotiate with German or Korean partners, you struggle to adjust to your French or Chinese employees, you wonder how to be on the same wave length with an American or Japanese boss. You have an international meeting tomorrow and wonder how to meet your objectives? Read the related pages of Business cultures across the world: this practical guide will provide you with the clues to understand your interlocutors and anticipate their reactions. You will find the proper and efficient way to get things done, gain time and raise efficiency, and reduce the risk of misunderstanding and tension. Vous arrivez en Indonésie, au Mexique, en Corée ou encore en Pologne pour la première fois. Vous allez rencontrer des distributeurs, clients, fournisseurs et vous devez revenir avec des résultats. Comment procéder ? Par quoi commencer demain matin ? Comment bien relier la conduite des entretiens et réunions avec vos objectifs ? Qu’est ce qui est réaliste et faisable ? Ce guide en anglais est un outil simple, facilement accessible et pratique pour tous les managers internationaux. Il présente et explique les différentes cultures des affaires (business cultures) dans le contexte desquelles ils doivent travailler, négocier, interagir et réussir.

This exciting new book provides practical guidance and advice for individuals who are seeking to manage and develop a successful aquaculture business. Starting with an overview of the types of challenges faced by managers of aquaculture businesses, the book then presents and contrasts the differences in challenges faced by new, start-up businesses and those that have been in business for many years. The book includes step-by-step guidance on how to find key markets, locate customers and determine their preferences, how to develop estimates of capital requirements for land, construction of buildings and production facilities, and to purchase equipment. Guidance is given to the reader on practical aspects of developing a financing plan, including the key financial statements that show early indication of potential problems. Comprehensive coverage is also provided of the various types of permits and regulations, as well as the magnitude of costs and delays that can occur for an aquaculture business to be in compliance. Finally, advice is given on keeping an eye on emerging trends, signs of changing consumer preferences and demand, and external threats and opportunities. Written by Carole Engle, known and respected worldwide, Aquaculture Businesses is an essential internationally-applicable resource for aquaculture entrepreneurs and business men and women who are the management-level decision makers for new start-up businesses, as well as for existing businesses that need to continue to grow and change with market dynamics. All aquaculture farm owners, and suppliers to the industry, should have this excellent resource to hand. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where aquaculture, business studies, economics or marketing are studied and taught should have copies of this book on their shelves. 5m Books

Designed specifically for the language learner and for others requiring a description of informal French morphology and syntax, Colloquial French Grammar is the first detailed non-technical survey in English of the many differences between standard and non-standard usage.

Japanese Business Culture and Practices presents detailed insights and descriptions on the proper ways to conduct business with contemporary Japanese. It focuses on the traditional and nontraditional business-related practices, including the internal mechanisms of promotion and decision-making in Japanese corporations. From advice on how to avoid cultural misunderstandings and how to develop trust with Japanese colleagues, readers will gain insights on how to communicate, negotiate, entertain, and socialize with Japanese as well as the minutiae of correct behavior. Using linguistic examples to facilitate how Japanese themselves view their work environment, authors Isao Takei and Jon P. Alston describe the social etiquette and protocols Japanese expect all foreigners to adopt in order to successfully conduct business. With a glossary of terms and practical real-life experiences, this is an essential guide for anyone who wants to forge deeper business relationships with Japanese.