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MI’s inSites provide U.S market advice for foreign companies operating in the U.S. market, with marketing, communications, and business solutions for optimal success.

Unveiling the Nuances of United States Culture

In today’s global business landscape, understanding cultural dimensions is crucial for successful international interactions. In this inSite, we will explore some key cultural dimensions that shed light on the unique aspects of the United States.

Lost in Translation Part 2: Organizational Culture

In this second installment of our Lost in Translation series, we explore the different elements you can use to characterize the culture within your organization.

The Changing World of 3PLs

Third-party warehouses (3PLs) have historically provided companies with an invaluable service: the ability to store inventory and ship it out to customers around the globe. These warehouses are experts at packaging products to maximize order fulfillment.

International Shipping and Incoterms

When dealing with shipping internationally, especially from abroad to the U.S., setting the terms of the transaction from the moment the customer requests a quote is incredibly important. To avoid problems, unwanted costs, and even potential legal issues, there should be no room for confusion or ambiguity in the contract you set up with your customer.

Shipping with HS and HTS Codes

If your organization intends to ship or receive items to or from overseas, it is important to understand an integral part of the international shipping process: the Harmonized System (HS) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which were developed by the World Customs Organization.

The Right Content for Your Content Strategy

In this post, we explore the type of content to consider posting across platforms for a strong content strategy. Content can come in many forms.

The Importance of Depreciation and Asset Management

In a previous post, we discussed the importance of maintaining good accounting and bookkeeping practices. One aspect of proper bookkeeping includes tracking depreciation and asset management.

The Benefits of Employee Training

Any organization, whether it is established and is thriving, or whether it is new to the U.S. market and still finding its way, should strongly consider the benefits of employee training. While training definitely has its costs – both in time and money spent – it is an important investment.

What Makes a Good Social Media Strategy?

The decision to use social media as part of your overall marketing strategy is a vital one, considering how pervasive the outlet has become over the last several years.

Ensuring a Positive Company Culture

Aside from offering a competitive salary and solid benefits when setting up your subsidiary in the U.S., establishing a positive company culture can be one of the most important steps you take to acquire and keep talented employees.
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