What’s For Dinner Tonight?

Have you ever walked through China town looking for a good place to eat? If you rely on the store front signs, you may find yourself in trouble. It is too bad these owners didn’t use a professional foreign language translator. Can you imagine eating at the Golden Shower Restaurant or perhaps the Pho Dung Noodle House? But this problem is not just in China Town. I know there are some ..read more

International Business Card Etiquette

If you plan to do business internationally, it is important to understand the cultural significance of business cards and the etiquette that surrounds them in each country. Rapport International, a foreign language translation company based in metro-west Boston makes some good recommendations. A good rule is to view the business card as a personal representation of one’s self. In North America and the United Kingdom, business card etiquette is easy to understand and quick to learn. ..read more

Healthy & Delicious Japanese Food

If you do business around the world, you need to know about the food from different cultures. When travelling, it is also important to know how to make healthy food choices. Here is some important information to know if you are dining in Japan.

The most common appetizer offered in a Japanese restaurant is edamame, which is steamed soybeans that are salted and left in the pod. Edamame is a great choice because it is high ..read more

How to Change the World with $100

Do you ever wonder how you can make a difference in the world? Do you worry that without the wealth of Bill Gates, you can’t make a substantial contribution? Well, you are wrong. Through Opportunity International, you can help rebuild a community one microfinance loan at a time.

Microfinance is a fancy word for providing small loans, savings, insurance, and training to people living in poverty. Opportunity International is a global organization that is providing microfinance ..read more

Accessing International Markets

On May 18 at the N.E. Business Expo, there is going to be a very informative seminar on Accessing International Markets. If you have considered expanding your sales internationally or want to access overseas markets but don’t know where to start, this seminar can help. The program will provide information on assessing your export readiness and will introduce you to resources and programs that can help you along the way. For more information, please visit www.eventmanagement.org.

Does it pay to learn a foreign language?

I recently read an article by Ahmed Khan that discusses the importance of learning a foreign language.  Usually the ability to learn a foreign language depends on one’s level of interest and motivation.  Most Americans think that knowing English is sufficient enough to fulfill their needs.  In our new globalized world, we are learning that not everyone speaks English.   Learning a language used to be considered an intellectual exercise and anyone studying a foreign language was going to be a ..read more

STAR 2010 Exposition

Visit us at booth #655 at the Boston Convention Exhibition Center. For more information, visit www.mass.gov.

World Trade Day – Rhode Island

World Trade Day will be on June 16, 2010 at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. Please come visit us at our booth. For more information, visit www.worldtradedayri.com.

World Trade Day in Rhode Island

Bryant University holds an annual World Trade Day that is well attended and informative.  This year the theme is Making the Move into Emerging Markets and it will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 7 am – 3 pm at Bryant University. 

You can learn how your organization can grow by aligning products, services and technologies with the needs of emerging regions and countries.  Distinguished keynote speakers and expert panelists will discuss sustainable business practices, green technologies and quality ..read more

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