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Growth, most people will agree, is a good thing. Whether it’s taking a better job, starting a new business, adding new customers, buying a bigger house and moving, or even expanding your social circle with a few new friends, growth and expansion are generally viewed as positive developments. If you’re not growing and expanding your horizons in the business world - particularly in an ever-increasingly global economy - you’re losing ground. One of the easiest ways to boost sales is to gain exposure with one of America’s closest trading partners, Canada, a market that has been made increasingly available to U.S. companies through a myriad of legislative efforts in recent history. The Power of Language, Culture and Nuance While you consider your foray into foreign markets and ponder which chamber of commerce is best suited to serve your plans, a good idea would be to hire a tour guide for your trip. We at Taft HR Solutions feel that we’re uniquely positioned to help you overcome some of the pitfalls that will befall the unprepared. Sometimes, the language barriers are daunting enough to overcome. Even after the communications bridge is crossed, it may very well be the slight nuances of culture and non-verbal communication skills that we can assist you with will help seal the deal. The Common Denominator: The U.S. Dollar Through the common denominator of business and the U.S. dollar, we’ve
brought Canadian and American interests together before. No matter
which tongue they speak, all business people understand the language of
supply and demand. It’s in the HR departments of American and Canadian
companies where things might get a little confusing, as the legal
terrain that dictates complicated issues such as harassment, Do you want to become or remain a thriving international entity? Leave your misconceptions and assumptions at home. And make sure to call Taft HR Solutions long before your organization buys that plane ticket for employees headed north (or south) of the 49th Parallel.
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