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What Makes an Entrepreneur? Four Letters: JFDI

Both Sides of the Table

I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. Your head of sales thinks she should fire somebody. You’re sales person is getting blocked by the CTO who says she shouldn’t go above him but the CTO isn’t approving the deal. I said that was my point.

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Many Startups Stumble on International Cultures

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, we did not translate the product and sales remained at an insignificant level. Translation not only increases sales, but in many countries it is required by law. A successful sales person wanted to become more familiar with the international market and requested a transfer to the Latin American sales group, based in the US.

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International Cultures are Key Business Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, we did not translate the product and sales remained at an insignificant level. Our own subsidiary, of a major technology company, started to repair and service competitive products in order to maintain our own technical staff and service capabilities. Local laws prevail. Respect local customs and practices.