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Advertising | Marketing

It’s a Digital Jungle out there: Dr Matthew McDougall; helping businesses overcome ‘culture shock’ in China

Any traveller will appreciate what ‘culture shock’ feels like; that moment when we first set foot in an unfamiliar civilisation and realisation suddenly strikes: Our understanding of social cues, customs, behaviour, and communication have suddenly become defunct. These are our social navigation tools – tools we take for granted – until they’re no longer there […]

Daniel Jacobs · 2 min
Growth | Import | Export

Culture clash: How exporters can manage gender expectations

They say it’s a man’s world, but more and more women are participating in international business. How should exporters field their female talent when culture and gender expectations clash?

Adeline Teoh · 2 min
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Growth | Import | Export

How to market internationally

Exporters who have done well in Australia will often believe that their domestic campaign will work just as well overseas. But international markets are markedly different and exporters need to be aware of certain purchasing triggers and cultural factors before beginning their international assault. “Many SMEs think if they are successful domestically, they will be […]

Adeline Teoh · 2 min