All the world’s a stage: How to successfully take your company global

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It’s time to take your company global. Or is it? A recent Aimia survey of business leaders found that half of companies considering expanding into a new country didn’t know how to determine if their company was ready.

For the C-suite, it’s not a simple decision; there are many barriers to taking on that challenge, such as knowledge gaps, resources, talent and risk exposure. But for many mid-sized companies, expanding internationally is a logical step in growth, bring with it opportunities to diversify risk, access new customers and top talent, capitalize on competitive advantages and increase revenue. Read More…

All the world’s a stage: How to successfully take your company global