Shipping goods overseas is very different to shipping items locally. Not only does it require the combination of ensuring goods arrive at their destination in a timely manner in one piece, they must also comply with customs regulations. That’s before you even think about security issues. For global companies, it’s paramount your overseas shipping is
This post is joint with Casey Friedman. Today, the World Bank launched a new report, “Growing Africa: Unlocking the Potential of Agribusiness.” The report argues that agriculture and agribusiness should be at the top of the development and business agenda in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Bank is right to emphasize this issue–of the $25 billion of food
Africa is undergoing a drastic shift toward financial stability. Investors expect that this continent may host several emerging markets in the near future, which bodes well for doing business in Africa. The country’s increased infrastructure in communications, technology, finances, and legal environment makes the continent more tempting for investors. With all this excitement, companies looking to expand internationally should
Doing business in Africa is becoming increasingly attractive and easy for Western companies that are identifying new opportunities on the African continent. For this reason, both European countries and the United States are implementing policies to access African markets, although China is the main investor and supplier on the continent. Chinese strategy has consisted on
As developing countries brace for technological advances and other disruptions arising from climate shocks, fragility, economic integration and population transitions that will fundamentally transform the work landscape, a new World Bank report notes that Sub-Saharan African countries may benefit from digital technology adoption in different ways than other regions. The Future of Work in Africa:
They say, your network describes your net worth and no place brings this phrase to life like working from coworking spaces, where you get to interact with like-minded entrepreneurs. Networking unlocks some of the most amazing opportunities that help to propel us in the right direction for our professional growth and success. From introverts who
The USA is the world’s top economy and largest market, and it does a lot of business with the rest of the world. In 2018 alone, the US spent more than $2.6 trillion on imports from over 200 countries. America buys everything big and small – from machines and mineral oils, to food products and pharmaceuticals. Despite
Always go into any business networking table with the mentality that you have something that the other party needs. One of the low-cost methods of attracting sales to your business in Africa is business networking. It is mainly achieved by multiple referrals or being introduced to business networking groups. For your business to be successful