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One of the big themes following this week’s federal budget was the lack of measures to support business investment, and this report suggests that the overall outlook for 2018 is still subdued. While there are some promising currents below the surface, like an improved (though still subdued) private-sector M&E outlook, we’ll see how those intentions play out in a year likely to be challenged by uncertainty on the trade front. Source – BMO Economics
There are many issues facing the provinces including fiscal and economic challenges. The provinces will want the next government to be partner with them.
One of the big themes following this week’s federal budget was the lack of measures to support business investment, and this report suggests that the overall outlook for 2018 is still subdued. While there are some promising currents below the surface, like an improved (though still subdued) private-sector M&E outlook, we’ll see how those intentions play out in a year likely to be challenged by uncertainty on the trade front. Source – BMO Economics
There are many issues facing the provinces including fiscal and economic challenges. The provinces will want the next government to be partner with them.
EULAs and Terms of Service: what works and what doesn'tJas Purewal
An analysis of end user licence agreements/terms of service in games and tech: why we need; what works; and what doesn't. Delivered by games and tech lawyer Jas Purewal of Osborne Clarke.
EDRi - EU Copyright law: No risk to be copiedyasoiler
Presentation prepared for the event "Copyright in Europe: Adapting to the new digital reality" that will take place on the 16th of September 2015 in Brussels
Going Global: legal and business issues for international games development a...Jas Purewal
Games and digital media lawyer Jas Purewal of law firm Osborne Clarke gives an overview of key legal and business issues when dealing with the international games business
Storm on the Horizon: Data Governance & Security vs. Employee PrivacyAurélie Pols
Defining the SAM Pro’s Role in Data Privacy
As software and IT asset managers gather increasing amounts of data about employee use of company systems, concerns arise over employee privacy. How can the need to monitor access to software and systems be balanced with local legislation designed to protect employees' privacy rights in the work place?
This is the concern attendees at the 2014 SAM Summit London will discuss in a keynote session with European privacy and digital analytics specialist Aurélie Pols, co-founder and chief visionary officer at Mind Your Privacy.
"As more employers let workers bring their own devices to the office or access company data in the cloud from home, software asset managers are faced with a new task," says Pols. "They have to ensure that the measurements and controls put in place to secure data and license compliance, are not violating employee privacy."
An employee's right to privacy is defined in local law, posing a challenge for companies that operate throughout Europe. Spain has one of the strictest data protection laws in Europe, notes Pols, who is based in Madrid. "When it comes to fines issued by data protection authorities in Europe, Spain accounts for 80 percent of them," she says. This has turned Spain into a country where corporate lawyers, and IT managers, make sure they have the right processes in place to avoid the legal risks surrounding improper data collection and use.
The Spanish model has become the ideal to apply to client environments throughout Europe, notes Pols. " We try to find the best and most homogenous set of data governance practices that will work worldwide to ensure minimal risk—and maximum compliance."
Best practices of data use
The first data governance challenge for software and IT asset management professionals is to define what kind of data they are collecting from their workforce and how it will be used.
"Of course the software asset manager wants to track employee usage to ensure that data is not leaked or improperly accessed, but a subset of this activity is that suddenly you have data about what employees are doing," notes Pols. "This can run afoul of privacy laws unless there's close collaboration with the HR department."
Companies are now faced with the question: Do we want to use this data on employee activity, and if so, for what purpose? Do we want to use it within certain teams to assess whether certain employees are productive? Do we want to use this to assure that they are using the right processes?
"Before you measure, you need to know what and why you’re measuring," says Pols. "Although the software asset manager isn’t going to be looking at this employee data, they do need to ensure that any data collected is done in accordance with local laws."
Linking Data: The Legal Implications - SemTech2010mleyden
To date most of the focus on the Semantic Web has, quite rightly, been focused on the enabling technologies. However, as the technologies are becoming more mainstream, and as ever increasing volumes of Linked Data is produced, the implications of linking this data becomes more of an issue. This presentation highlights some of the current thinking as to the possible legal implications of linking data while discussing some solutions that are emerging.
IT law : the middle kingdom between east and WestLilian Edwards
Privacy as a value is often as conflicting with and less important than other major societal goals such as nation state secureity and business profits. China as a socialist state emerging a a major digital economuic force may fall prey to both these assumptions. However the recent history in the West shows that over zealous national secueity infringing citizen privacy, as revealed in the recent Snowden PRISM/TEMPORA etc scandals, may backlash against business profits as well as reducing citizen trust in security.China can learn from these lessons as it expands its own privacy law especially in the IT/telecoms area.
The EU Data Protection Reform's Impact on Cross Border E-discovery; updated h...AltheimPrivacy
Check out this link for the latest version: http://www.slideshare.net/EDiscoveryMap/the-eu-data-protection-reforms-impact-on-cross-border-ediscovery-27629797
The European Commission's proposal for a new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), represents the most significant global development in data protection law since Directive 95/46. It will considerably impact cross-border e-discovery in the EU.
eSports: EU/international law and regulationJas Purewal
eSports, video games and tech lawyer Jas Purewal takes you through some of the key legal and business issues both within and outside eSports. Originally delivered at the eSports Conference in London, April 2016.
eSports business and law (in 20 minutes)Jas Purewal
How does eSports work as a business? What role do game developers and publishers play alongside eSports players, teams, leagues, sponsors and broadcasters? How is money being made and how will that evolve in the future? How is eSports regulated and how will that change? eSports and video games lawyer Jas Purewal will discuss these key business and legal topics, drawing on his experience advising a number of top European eSports organisations and games companies over several years. (THIS SLIDE DECK WAS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED AT CASUAL CONNECT EUROPE 2016).
global Venture funding and start up data : top 10 chartsSumit Roy
2015 VC FUNDING HITS ALL-TIME HIGH. ENDS WITH PULLBACK.
Multi-year highs in funding: Globally, funding to VC-backed companies in 2015 hit an all-time high of $128.5B, up 44 percent versus 2014’s total of $89.4B.
Deals see steep decline: Large deals were the headline of 2015, largely driving the funding trends and leaving deal activity to fall for the final 2 quarters, including Q4’15, which saw just 1742 deals, the lowest quarterly total since Q1’13.
EULAs and Terms of Service: what works and what doesn'tJas Purewal
An analysis of end user licence agreements/terms of service in games and tech: why we need; what works; and what doesn't. Delivered by games and tech lawyer Jas Purewal of Osborne Clarke.
EDRi - EU Copyright law: No risk to be copiedyasoiler
Presentation prepared for the event "Copyright in Europe: Adapting to the new digital reality" that will take place on the 16th of September 2015 in Brussels
Going Global: legal and business issues for international games development a...Jas Purewal
Games and digital media lawyer Jas Purewal of law firm Osborne Clarke gives an overview of key legal and business issues when dealing with the international games business
Storm on the Horizon: Data Governance & Security vs. Employee PrivacyAurélie Pols
Defining the SAM Pro’s Role in Data Privacy
As software and IT asset managers gather increasing amounts of data about employee use of company systems, concerns arise over employee privacy. How can the need to monitor access to software and systems be balanced with local legislation designed to protect employees' privacy rights in the work place?
This is the concern attendees at the 2014 SAM Summit London will discuss in a keynote session with European privacy and digital analytics specialist Aurélie Pols, co-founder and chief visionary officer at Mind Your Privacy.
"As more employers let workers bring their own devices to the office or access company data in the cloud from home, software asset managers are faced with a new task," says Pols. "They have to ensure that the measurements and controls put in place to secure data and license compliance, are not violating employee privacy."
An employee's right to privacy is defined in local law, posing a challenge for companies that operate throughout Europe. Spain has one of the strictest data protection laws in Europe, notes Pols, who is based in Madrid. "When it comes to fines issued by data protection authorities in Europe, Spain accounts for 80 percent of them," she says. This has turned Spain into a country where corporate lawyers, and IT managers, make sure they have the right processes in place to avoid the legal risks surrounding improper data collection and use.
The Spanish model has become the ideal to apply to client environments throughout Europe, notes Pols. " We try to find the best and most homogenous set of data governance practices that will work worldwide to ensure minimal risk—and maximum compliance."
Best practices of data use
The first data governance challenge for software and IT asset management professionals is to define what kind of data they are collecting from their workforce and how it will be used.
"Of course the software asset manager wants to track employee usage to ensure that data is not leaked or improperly accessed, but a subset of this activity is that suddenly you have data about what employees are doing," notes Pols. "This can run afoul of privacy laws unless there's close collaboration with the HR department."
Companies are now faced with the question: Do we want to use this data on employee activity, and if so, for what purpose? Do we want to use it within certain teams to assess whether certain employees are productive? Do we want to use this to assure that they are using the right processes?
"Before you measure, you need to know what and why you’re measuring," says Pols. "Although the software asset manager isn’t going to be looking at this employee data, they do need to ensure that any data collected is done in accordance with local laws."
Linking Data: The Legal Implications - SemTech2010mleyden
To date most of the focus on the Semantic Web has, quite rightly, been focused on the enabling technologies. However, as the technologies are becoming more mainstream, and as ever increasing volumes of Linked Data is produced, the implications of linking this data becomes more of an issue. This presentation highlights some of the current thinking as to the possible legal implications of linking data while discussing some solutions that are emerging.
IT law : the middle kingdom between east and WestLilian Edwards
Privacy as a value is often as conflicting with and less important than other major societal goals such as nation state secureity and business profits. China as a socialist state emerging a a major digital economuic force may fall prey to both these assumptions. However the recent history in the West shows that over zealous national secueity infringing citizen privacy, as revealed in the recent Snowden PRISM/TEMPORA etc scandals, may backlash against business profits as well as reducing citizen trust in security.China can learn from these lessons as it expands its own privacy law especially in the IT/telecoms area.
The EU Data Protection Reform's Impact on Cross Border E-discovery; updated h...AltheimPrivacy
Check out this link for the latest version: http://www.slideshare.net/EDiscoveryMap/the-eu-data-protection-reforms-impact-on-cross-border-ediscovery-27629797
The European Commission's proposal for a new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), represents the most significant global development in data protection law since Directive 95/46. It will considerably impact cross-border e-discovery in the EU.
eSports: EU/international law and regulationJas Purewal
eSports, video games and tech lawyer Jas Purewal takes you through some of the key legal and business issues both within and outside eSports. Originally delivered at the eSports Conference in London, April 2016.
eSports business and law (in 20 minutes)Jas Purewal
How does eSports work as a business? What role do game developers and publishers play alongside eSports players, teams, leagues, sponsors and broadcasters? How is money being made and how will that evolve in the future? How is eSports regulated and how will that change? eSports and video games lawyer Jas Purewal will discuss these key business and legal topics, drawing on his experience advising a number of top European eSports organisations and games companies over several years. (THIS SLIDE DECK WAS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED AT CASUAL CONNECT EUROPE 2016).
global Venture funding and start up data : top 10 chartsSumit Roy
2015 VC FUNDING HITS ALL-TIME HIGH. ENDS WITH PULLBACK.
Multi-year highs in funding: Globally, funding to VC-backed companies in 2015 hit an all-time high of $128.5B, up 44 percent versus 2014’s total of $89.4B.
Deals see steep decline: Large deals were the headline of 2015, largely driving the funding trends and leaving deal activity to fall for the final 2 quarters, including Q4’15, which saw just 1742 deals, the lowest quarterly total since Q1’13.
Expanding into international markets can be a great way to scale growth for a business. However, attempting to reach these markets can highlight limitations around monetization capabilities for many companies. Some complexities that can stunt globalization strategies can include:
How the B2B e-commerce is changing? What is the role of alibaba.com ? How we will make business in the future - in the presentation of Cuneyt Erpolat - country manager Alibaba.com Turkey.
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It is very crucial to understand the market conditions, correct business techniques, demand and supply patterns, identifying potential and correct marketplace and carrying out relevant market research before starting out with any business. This blog is sure to help many young aspiring entrepreneurs out there who are going to start their own export business. They will be able to decide more clearly as to what commodities should they engage into and what countries should they target initially to start off with their business. Moreover it is very important to understand that starting up a business does not require a fancy degree but just skill, talent and application of correct business techniques at the correct time.
Hong Kong, la ciudad con mejor capacidad de innovación según el informe International Business Compass, índice
anual interactivo que analiza la capacidad, características y condiciones para la innovación de 174 países de todo el mundo.
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Product Brochure with summarized information of our publication "Global Collect Company Profile 2015: Online Payment Services".
Find more here:https://www.ystats.com/product/globalcollect-an-ingenico-group-company-company-profile-2015-online-payment-services/
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This presentation contains recommendations on how entrepreneurs should pitch to a prospective investor, understanding the importance of understanding the company's financials, due diligence process, and leadership qualities to be an effective entrepreneur.
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Business Valuation Principles for EntrepreneursBen Wann
This insightful presentation is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools needed to accurately value their businesses. Understanding business valuation is crucial for making informed decisions, whether you're seeking investment, planning to sell, or simply want to gauge your company's worth.
The world of search engine optimization (SEO) is buzzing with discussions after Google confirmed that around 2,500 leaked internal documents related to its Search feature are indeed authentic. The revelation has sparked significant concerns within the SEO community. The leaked documents were initially reported by SEO experts Rand Fishkin and Mike King, igniting widespread analysis and discourse. For More Info:- https://news.arihantwebtech.com/search-disrupted-googles-leaked-documents-rock-the-seo-world/
Explore our most comprehensive guide on lookback analysis at SafePaaS, covering access governance and how it can transform modern ERP audits. Browse now!
RMD24 | Retail media: hoe zet je dit in als je geen AH of Unilever bent? Heid...BBPMedia1
Grote partijen zijn al een tijdje onderweg met retail media. Ondertussen worden in dit domein ook de kansen zichtbaar voor andere spelers in de markt. Maar met die kansen ontstaan ook vragen: Zelf retail media worden of erop adverteren? In welke fase van de funnel past het en hoe integreer je het in een mediaplan? Wat is nu precies het verschil met marketplaces en Programmatic ads? In dit half uur beslechten we de dilemma's en krijg je antwoorden op wanneer het voor jou tijd is om de volgende stap te zetten.
Memorandum Of Association Constitution of Company.pptseri bangash
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A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
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Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
Objective Clause: This clause delineates the main objectives for which the company is formed. It's important to define these objectives clearly, as the company cannot undertake activities beyond those mentioned in this clause.
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Liability Clause: It outlines the extent of liability of the company's members. In the case of companies limited by shares, the liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. For companies limited by guarantee, members' liability is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute if the company is wound up.
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Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
Importance of Memorandum of Association:
Legal Requirement: The MOA is a legal requirement for the formation of a company. It must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during the incorporation process.
Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
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Binding Authority: The company and its members are bound by the provisions of the MOA. Any action taken beyond its scope may be considered ultra vires (beyond the powers) of the company and therefore void.
Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
"𝑩𝑬𝑮𝑼𝑵 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑱 𝑰𝑺 𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑭 𝑫𝑶𝑵𝑬"
𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 (𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬) is a professional event agency that includes experts in the event-organizing market in Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN countries. We provide unlimited types of events from Music concerts, Fan meetings, and Culture festivals to Corporate events, Internal company events, Golf tournaments, MICE events, and Exhibitions.
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"𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬."
Enterprise Excellence is Inclusive Excellence.pdfKaiNexus
Enterprise excellence and inclusive excellence are closely linked, and real-world challenges have shown that both are essential to the success of any organization. To achieve enterprise excellence, organizations must focus on improving their operations and processes while creating an inclusive environment that engages everyone. In this interactive session, the facilitator will highlight commonly established business practices and how they limit our ability to engage everyone every day. More importantly, though, participants will likely gain increased awareness of what we can do differently to maximize enterprise excellence through deliberate inclusion.
What is Enterprise Excellence?
Enterprise Excellence is a holistic approach that's aimed at achieving world-class performance across all aspects of the organization.
What might I learn?
A way to engage all in creating Inclusive Excellence. Lessons from the US military and their parallels to the story of Harry Potter. How belt systems and CI teams can destroy inclusive practices. How leadership language invites people to the party. There are three things leaders can do to engage everyone every day: maximizing psychological safety to create environments where folks learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo.
Who might benefit? Anyone and everyone leading folks from the shop floor to top floor.
Dr. William Harvey is a seasoned Operations Leader with extensive experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, and operations management. At Michelman, he currently oversees multiple sites, leading teams in strategic planning and coaching/practicing continuous improvement. William is set to start his eighth year of teaching at the University of Cincinnati where he teaches marketing, finance, and management. William holds various certifications in change management, quality, leadership, operational excellence, team building, and DiSC, among others.
What are the main advantages of using HR recruiter services.pdfHumanResourceDimensi1
HR recruiter services offer top talents to companies according to their specific needs. They handle all recruitment tasks from job posting to onboarding and help companies concentrate on their business growth. With their expertise and years of experience, they streamline the hiring process and save time and resources for the company.
What is the TDS Return Filing Due Date for FY 2024-25.pdfseoforlegalpillers
It is crucial for the taxpayers to understand about the TDS Return Filing Due Date, so that they can fulfill your TDS obligations efficiently. Taxpayers can avoid penalties by sticking to the deadlines and by accurate filing of TDS. Timely filing of TDS will make sure about the availability of tax credits. You can also seek the professional guidance of experts like Legal Pillers for timely filing of the TDS Return.
Personal Brand Statement:
As an Army veteran dedicated to lifelong learning, I bring a disciplined, strategic mindset to my pursuits. I am constantly expanding my knowledge to innovate and lead effectively. My journey is driven by a commitment to excellence, and to make a meaningful impact in the world.
As a business owner in Delaware, staying on top of your tax obligations is paramount, especially with the annual deadline for Delaware Franchise Tax looming on March 1. One such obligation is the annual Delaware Franchise Tax, which serves as a crucial requirement for maintaining your company’s legal standing within the state. While the prospect of handling tax matters may seem daunting, rest assured that the process can be straightforward with the right guidance. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of filing your Delaware Franchise Tax and provide insights to help you navigate the process effectively.
Cracking the Workplace Discipline Code Main.pptxWorkforce Group
Cultivating and maintaining discipline within teams is a critical differentiator for successful organisations.
Forward-thinking leaders and business managers understand the impact that discipline has on organisational success. A disciplined workforce operates with clarity, focus, and a shared understanding of expectations, ultimately driving better results, optimising productivity, and facilitating seamless collaboration.
Although discipline is not a one-size-fits-all approach, it can help create a work environment that encourages personal growth and accountability rather than solely relying on punitive measures.
In this deck, you will learn the significance of workplace discipline for organisational success. You’ll also learn
• Four (4) workplace discipline methods you should consider
• The best and most practical approach to implementing workplace discipline.
• Three (3) key tips to maintain a disciplined workplace.
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
Accpac to QuickBooks Conversion Navigating the Transition with Online Account...PaulBryant58
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to
effectively manage the convert Accpac to QuickBooks , with a particular focus on utilizing online accounting services to streamline the process.
Accpac to QuickBooks Conversion Navigating the Transition with Online Account...
Webinar: Grow your Exports and International Business
1. Grow your Exports and International Business
Doing Business in Europe
Ask the Expert: Global Upside
IBT Partners Webinar Series – April 20, 2016
Ragu Bhargava
CEO, Global Upside
Susanna Hardy
Director – Europe
John Worthington
Managing Director
2. 2
Welcome
IBT Partners
Who we are: A team of experienced, web-savvy business developers,
with offices in the USA, the UK, Germany and France
What we do: International Business and Trade
we build and manage websites for exporters
Go Global with Website Localization
We run a series of webinars for exporters so check out and register for the next one!
www.ibtpartners.com/us/resources/webinars
3. 3
Welcome
Global Upside
Who we are: Problem solvers and partners in your growth.
What we do: We provide world-class Accounting, HR, Payroll, Tax, and
Compliance services in 90+ countries.
Incorporation Banking HR Accounting Stock Options/
RSUs
Tax (VAT/GST/HST, Income)
Payroll
Company Law Compliance Consolidation
Sign up for Accounting, Tax, HR, Payroll and Compliance updates in 90+ countries at
www.globalupside.com
4. 4
Doing Business in Europe
Section 1: The online world
The online world
Localized websites
U.S. – EU economic relations
Section 2: Expand your presence in Europe
Key Considerations
Setup & Day-to-day Operations
Hiring & Employment Law
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Expect the Unexpected
Section 3 : Takeaways and Q&A
Exporter success and unicorns
Q&A
5. 5
The Online World - Globalization
Global trade in goods and services
has not recovered since 2008
End of globalization......
Or something new ?
* Source: McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report,
Digital globalization: The new era of global flows, 2015
6. 6
The Online World - Interconnections
Cross-border bandwidth X 45 since 2005
2015-2020 projected X 9 *
Digital flows....
now exert a larger impact on GDP growth than
the trade in goods
Source: McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report,
Digital globalization: The new era of global flows, 2015
7. 7
Localized Websites
Accessibility Trust Knowledge
Localized website = built for target markets
=>
localized website architecture
relevant design and content
optimized for local searches
Localized digital marketing = building brand
=>
via localized websites
relevant social media
localized lead generation & online tools
8. 8
Localized Websites – Myth Busters
Google in the USA ǂ Google in the UK
Germany = google.de is in German
google.com and google.co.uk = significantly different
Search engine optimisation is country specific
SEO in your home market is NOT optimized for your export markets
Social media is for business
86% of B2B firms in Europe and North America use social media
Not all Googles are created equal
9. Trade volume/day
$2.7 billion
The U.S.-EU Economic Relationship: Key Facts
3.8 million EU foreign
affiliate jobs in the U.S.
4.2 million U.S. foreign
affiliate jobs in the EU
51.1% of total 2014 U.S. FDI outflows were
directed to the EU
59.4% of total 2014 FDI in the U.S. came from
the EU
Source: Hamilton, D. & Quinlan, J. Center for Transatlantic Relations.
Transatlantic Economy 2016 / Trans-Atlantic Business Council
Generates 15.5 million workers in “onshored” jobs on both sides of the Atlantic
11. 11
Location, Set Up, Activity
Where to?
Representative Office
Branch vs. Subsidiary
Permanent Establishment (PE) Risks
Eastern Europe
Setting up a Regional Center
(Ireland, Netherlands or Switzerland)
12. 12
Company Law Compliance
Resident Director
Registered Office
Substance Over Form (Tax Structure)
Data Protection Registration
Data Privacy
Statutory Audit
Annual Reports
13. 13
Poll #2
What is your biggest HR challenge?
1. Employment law
2. Statutory/Supplemental benefits
3. Attracting the right talent
4. Multi-country Payroll
5. Don’t know
14. 14
HR & Employment
Employment
Law, Contracts,
Local Terms of
Employment
Infrastructure
(leases, etc.),
Banking, Expense
Reports
Local Employees or Expats,
Immigration, Global Mobility
Cultural Sensitivity,
Employee Expectations,
Work Culture
Salary Benchmarking,
Compensation & Benefits,
Stock Options, Payroll
15. 15
Employment Law
At Will Employment – DOES NOT EXIST
Works Council & Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
Working Time Regulations
Hiring & Exiting
Statutory Benefits
Supplemental Benefits
Staffing
16. 16
Accounting Considerations
Key Filings and Deadlines
Payroll
Management/Statutory Accounts
Year-end Local GAAP (IASB) Accounts
Corporate and Payroll Taxes
Stock Transaction (ESPP, RSUs, Stock Options)
17. 17
Poll #3
How familiar are you with VAT?
1. Extremely familiar
2. Moderately familiar
3. Somewhat familiar
4. Slightly familiar
5. Not at all familiar
18. 18
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Understanding VAT, implications for US companies
VAT obligations for you and your Client
Netherlands: Your Logistics Hub
Storage/Operations of Goods – Permanent Establishment Issues
VAT Compliance and Reporting
19. 19
Expect the Unexpected
Acquisitions
VAT Compliance Penalty
Do Your Homework
Management: Central vs. Regional vs. Local
EU Commonalities and Differences
Localization
Headquarter Support
20. 20
Poll #4
What other regions are you considering or already doing business in?
Check all that apply.
1. China and/or India
2. Rest of APAC
3. Latin America
4. South America
5. Eastern Block (Romania, Ukraine, Czech Republic)
6. Other
21. 21
Exporter Success
Digital world => Great news for Mid-Caps
The big disruption…….
or the big opportunity?
Mid-Cap exporters:
The winners will be the well-connected
and the digitally literate
23. 23
Go Global: Global Upside and IBT Partners
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Ragu
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Editor's Notes
First I wanted to share some findings and observations from a recent McKinsey report (Feb 2016 published = Source: McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report,
Digital globalization: The new era of global flows, 2015)
One of the first things to catch my attention was the confirmation that trade in goods and services globally has not really recovered since 2008. In fact, since the Great Recession of 2008, the global flow of goods and services has flattened, and cross-border capital flows have declined sharply. Conventional wisdom says that globalization has stalled. But although the global goods trade has flattened and cross-border capital flows have declined sharply since 2008, globalization is not heading into reverse. Rather, it is entering a new phase defined by soaring flows of data and information.
(FROM HUFFINGTON POST’s review of McKinsey report)
Just 15 years ago, cross-border digital flows were almost non-existent. Today, they exert a larger impact on global economic growth than traditional flows of goods, which developed over centuries.
Digital flows are seemingly everywhere. Music downloads are just one variant. A multinational energy company can monitor production remotely by installing sensors on its oil wells around the world. A manufacturer in Spain can buy components from a Chinese supplier on Alibaba — or use 3-D printing to produce the parts from a digital design file transmitted from Canada. A girl in Kenya who logs on for a personalized math lesson from the California-based Khan Academy is now part of the story, too. So are the thousands of Syrian refugees who turn to Facebook to guide their journey to Europe.
Overall, the usage of cross-border bandwidth has soared 45-fold since 2005. All flows together have raised global gross domestic product by 10 percent over the past 10 years, worth $7.8 trillion in 2014. Data flows alone account for $2.8 trillion of that — more than any other type of flow. And it is estimated that this flood of data, information and content will increase by another nine times over the next five years, as web searches, video downloads, e-commerce transactions and intra-company traffic — to name just a few of the types of digital interchange now possible — continue to surge.
This new age of globalization differs from the 20th century variety in a number of important ways. It is knowledge-intensive, rather than capital- or labor-intensive. It requires good broadband connections more than vast shipping lanes. Much of it is intangible. Most powerfully, digital flows open up the global economy to anyone with an Internet connection. That reduces the barriers to entry and changes old rules about how business is done — and who can participate.
Main question is: Do I have to have a local website to have international marketing?
Well no if you decide that all your marketing can be in English and all your clients across the world can be found in the same place and finally that you do not have local competitors.
That doesn’t apply to most companies. Marketing is about brand awareness and brand trust. Trust = local so presupposes you have a localised website.
So step 1 is build a local website.
First of all you need to Prioritise your markets, decide which are the lowest hanging fruit and build a local website. (translation, localisation, hosting, testimonials etc…are relevant to the local prospect).
So digital marketing for exporting is all about using your local website.
Translations
- Don’t forget metadata, concepts, terminology, case studies
- Note differences in dates, vocabulary, units of measurement, relevant case studies
POLL AT END OF SLIDE 9
Do you already have localized websites for your key export markets?
Yes
No
Thinking about it
You are probably all aware of these online facts but it is worth remembering:
Google in the USA is LOCALIZED. So google shapes its search engine to fit the local market. And it might not even be Google that your company needs – google has +90% market share in Europe but just 2% in China. Baidu is what you need in China.
If the search engine is localized then SEO is different in each market.
Your company that you are trying to help export are invisible internationally if they only work through their .com US website.
And the last fact I want to highlight is that in todays world all exporters need an international media strategy.
Lead in to Ragu.
Assume your product or service is ready for export. So pricing, regulatory issues are all sorted. So what stopping you now?
Market knowledge
Visibility
Credibility
Market access
In-market partners
Our response is localized websites. Pragmatic, functional, cost-effective. Right for the digital world of today
The online world is good news for SMEs that want to export.
You no longer need to be a big, well-capitalized multinational company to compete globally.
Thanks to digital platforms such as Alibaba and Amazon, even small-scale entrepreneurs can connect directly with customers and suppliers around the world, transforming themselves into “micro multinationals.” Today a weaver in Africa can find customers for her handiwork in Europe by posting pictures on Etsy; 30 percentof sales on this online marketplace for artwork and crafts are now cross-border. On Taiwan’s Pinkoi, 20,000 independent artists and designers offer their wares online. Amazon hosts 2 million sellers and Alibaba provides a digital platform for 10 million merchants. Facebook estimates that 50 million small businesses are on its platform, up from 25 million in 2013; on average, 30 percent of their fans are from other countries.
The share of U.S. trade conducted by large corporations has already dropped from 84 percent in 1977 to about 50 percent in 2013. Meanwhile, McKinsey found in a survey that 86 percent of tech-based startups in the USA had already conducted at least one international transaction. Overall, business-to-business e-commerce across borders has grown to an estimated $1.8 to $2 trillion per year.
It is not just companies who benefit; individuals everywhere do too. Digital flows are empowering, by providing new ways to learn, collaborate and work. An estimated400 million people have posted their professional profiles on LinkedIn — showing their skills to employers in more than 200 countries. More than 40 millionpeople around the world are registered on freelance platforms such as Freelancer.com, Upwork and sites in other countries with different names but similar purposes; if you’re looking for a plumber in France, frizbiz.com might be the place to look. More than 900 million people have international connections on social media.
This 21st century globalization potentially portends some geopolitical shifts, as countries redefine their roles in the global economy. The U.S., long an engine of global consumer demand for imported goods, is the world’s leading producer of digital platforms and content. In the 20th century version of globalization, the U.S. was sometimes at a disadvantage because it couldn’t always compete with low labor costs elsewhere. But the new version plays to its strengths in technology and innovation; in every region of the world except for Europe, the U.S. today accounts for more than 50 percent of online content consumed.
The winners will be the well-connected and the digitally literate.
Carrying on from the last slide ….
The winners will be the well-connected and the digitally literate.