In an era where globalization is not just a choice but a necessity for growth, Australian businesses are increasingly looking beyond their shores for new opportunities. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising six dynamic economies - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates - stands out

Introduction: Cultural diversity and representation are integral aspects of global business in an era marked by increased globalization. The necessity to openly discuss these issues arises from the challenges associated with worldwide stereotyping and intolerance. This article explores the significance of understanding and addressing cultural challenges faced by foreign businesses, emphasizing

Outreach goes beyond its typical definition of being “an effort to bring services or information to people where they live or spend time”. It is fundamental to tailoring various aspects of a business plan to match the unique needs of all the concerned parties within various possible context. To be

Anyone can become angry-that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way-this is not easy. —Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics Emotional intelligence, though often overlooked, is a highly sought-after quality in businesses. In a

Why didn’t Starbucks succeed when first launched in Australia? Despite Australia’s booming coffee industry, the chain didn’t succeed as it did in other countries. Starbucks believed that the strategy used in the Middle East could also work in the Australian market. However, it has led to failure and the loss of

The expansion of businesses is definitely an exciting prospect, but have you ever wondered why countless firms weren’t able to meet their goals according to their expectations? What was the reason behind the failure of a new product? Why entering a new market may or may not be a feasible

The USAID-funded Lebanon Enterprise Development (LED) project, in partnership with PFC International, is developing an export strengthening strategy with the aim to facilitate the expansion of 19 selected Lebanese SMEs remotely offering engineering, architectural, and interior design services in foreign markets, with a special focus on Spain, Qatar, and Australia. During

For the purpose of developing their social performance and identifying opportunities in new markets, companies may complement their potential through collaborations with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) (Doh, 2020). When it comes to Lebanese SMEs and corporates, businesses have had their fair share of exceptional challenges in the past couple of years, with

Across various industries, companies have reshaped their operations and strategies in order to stay afloat in the face of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. It is enough to say that many CEOs or business owners would wish to set things back a decade. While the coronavirus has forced

If an impending pandemic has taken the world by surprise, the days of predicting the future in the business sector have changed. Strikingly, more has changed in the last two years than in the two or three decades before. COVID-19 has entailed the need for fundamental changes in all fields,