Lack Of Language Skills Is Damaging UK Businesses

February 1, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

A recent survey by the office workspace giant, Regus, has found that a large percentage of UK businesses do not believe it is necessary to have fluent local language skills in order to have successful overseas business. This perception is despite an increasing number of UK businesses already trading with the overseas market or willing to do so. With the current global economic climate it is essential that firms speak their customers’ language in order to be competitive.

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Global Communications Provider Adds Websites In Seven New Languages

January 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

An industry leading e-fax communications provider – j2 Global Communications Inc – has expanded its services to another 11 countries. Due to this expansion the provider now has websites in seven new languages to include Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Mandarin and Romanian. These seven new language-specific websites are in addition to their current eight language-specific websites in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian and Polish ensuring j2 Global Communications has a strong international presence.

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Masterclass: Optimising your Website for International Trade

January 4, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Sarah Carroll is running UK Trade & Investment’s specialist training workshop to learn practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online. The Masterclass will be held on Tuesday 28th February 2012, 09:00 -13:30, 60 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6JP, UK.

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Good Business In More Than 35 Languages

December 7, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

In today’s business world, it pays to have an edge on the competition. Good communication skills is a must no matter what language is spoken and for the staff at Longo Toyota, based in Southern California, this is what has improved business. The vehicle company’s sales force alone speaks more than 35 languages and can even offer financial contracts in a variety of languages including Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Tagalog.

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Teach Yourself Business Mandarin Chinese

November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

teach-yourself-business-mandarin-chineseDo you want to win more business in China?
Do you want to serve your Mandarin Chinese-speaking customers better?
Do you want to work more effectively with your international business partners?

Teach Yourself Business Mandarin Chinese is a three-hour, all-audio, straightforward course that will help you to acquire essential up-to-date business language to use in China. Read more

After English, Mandarin Chinese Is The Most Useful Worldwide Business Language

October 18, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

According to US Bloomberg Rankings, Mandarin Chinese is the most useful worldwide business language to know, after the English language. The English language is still the most preferred business language to use around the world. However, Mandarin Chinese, which is spoken by over 845 million people, comes in a close second and is a useful language to learn when doing business in China. Read more

‘Internationalise Your Website And Maximise Your Market Potential’

September 30, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

london chamber of commerce logoSarah Carroll will give a talk at this year’s Opportunities in Business and International Markets seminar organised by the City of London in association with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and, UK Trade & Investment. The seminar is free and will be held on Monday 17th October 2011. Sarah’s talk is entitled ‘Internationalise your website and maximise your market potential’.

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Masterclass Workshop: Optimising Your Website For International Trade

July 22, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Sarah Carroll is running UK Trade & Investment’s specialist training workshop to learn practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online, on the 27th September 2011.

Does your business have an effective online strategy for boosting overseas sales? Is your site optimised for international search engines? When Googled internationally how is your company presented online?

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Is Your Website Optimised for International Trade? Workshop

March 29, 2011 by · 2 Comments 

Sarah Carroll, the Founder of Language Advantage, is speaking at UK Trade & Investment’s Internationalising your Website Workshop in London on Wednesday 30 March 2011.

Does your business have an effective online strategy for boosting overseas sales?  Is your site optimised for international search engines?  When Googled internationally, is your company found?

The workshop will explore practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online. Read more

Cabbies Learn Languages for the London Olympics

November 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

More than 3,000 cab drivers who work for Radio Taxis in London have been given MP3 and CD language courses so they are prepared for the influx of foreign tourists for the 2012 Olympics.  Under the scheme devised by Collins Language, drivers will learn useful phrases in French, Spanish and Chinese, and will have a flag on their cab to denote the language they can speak. Read more

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