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| Posted by admin on May 15, 2011 |
Master & Corsi
Summer in New York
Aperte le iscrizioni alla International School 2011
Con l’avvicinarsi dell’estate, si iniziano già a programmare le prime vacanze studio. Proprio ieri è stata presentata la terza edizione della International Summer School, a Palazzo Murena dell’Università di Perugia. Il progetto è organizzato dall’Università degli Studi di Perugia, con la collaborazione del Polytechnic Institute della New York University, e prevede una settimana di seminari e incontri che si svolgeranno a New York, dal 23 al 30 luglio 2011. Il tema scelto per quest’anno è la “sostenibilità aziendale”, trattata attraverso l’analisi di più prospettive: dalle strategie finanziarie di azienda al marketing del prodotto, dalle operazioni di contabilità al reporting. Agli incontri interverranno i docenti di NYU Poly, NYU Stern Business School, Rutgers e Gonzaga University e delle Università di Perugia, Bari, Genova e Napoli Parthenope. Si aggiungeranno, poi, anche le testimonianze di dirigenti di grandi multinazionali: GRI, Avon Products Inc., Rockefeller Financials, la Banca Mondiale, Fenton, Capaccio Environmental Engineering Inc., Skywater, Corporate Sustainability Inc.
E per chi vorrà proseguire l’esperienza internazionale nel mese di agosto, una volta terminato il corso, ci sarà quest’anno una novità: si tratta della internship aziendale in California, che offrirà la possibilità di uno stage nella Global Business Union di San Diego ad un massimo di 6 iscritti, per un costo totale di 1.150 euro con alloggio incluso. Le iscrizioni sono già aperte e si rivolgono ai laureandi, laureati e dottorandi di tutti gli atenei e, inoltre, al personale impiegato nelle grandi aziende e multinazionali. I posti disponibili sono 45 e i tempi di iscrizione, insieme ai costi, variano a seconda della richiesta o meno dell’alloggio. Per chi vorrà richiedere l’alloggio la scadenza di iscrizione è il 30 aprile e il costo di 1.250 euro; per registrarsi senza richiesta di alloggio, invece, la data ultima è il 30 giugno e il costo di 850 euro.
Per maggiori informazioni: www.iss2011.com o contattare info@iss2011.com
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| Posted by admin on November 17, 2010 |
Venerdì
26 Novembre
Ore 16
Sala Conferenze
Camera di Commercio
Terni
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Il moderno scenario competitivo è stato fortemente condizionato dai processi di globalizzazione e dalle nuove e crescenti forze provenienti dalle economie emergenti, portando continui cambiamenti e innovazioni sui mercati. Il seminario e’ diretto ad illustrare il confronto globale che spinge le piccole e medie imprese (PMI) a cercare differenti approcci al mercato e in talecontesto l’internazionalizzazione per garantire loro una certa continuità nel tempo.PFD Seminario
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| Posted by admin on July 3, 2010 |
The meeting began unassumingly – a handful of international managers sitting down for a business lunch to hash out a deal with potential investors from the Middle East. Soon, though, it became clear that some of the guests had brought to the table an unexpected recipe of two parts swagger, one part intimidation and a generous dose of posturing.
One executive present at the meeting recounts how the other party purposely dragged the meeting out for over 5 hours, harangued other negotiators over the most negligible minutiae, was appallingly condescending to the restaurant waitstaff, and routinely smashed his fist violently onto the table, startling other diners. “That was one of our toughest cases,” the executive recalls. “Individual personalities always come into play, but part of it is just how they conduct business. The histrionics are par for the course and are not considered bad faith. But for us, it’s really shocking.”
So what are internationally minded managers to do when confronted with such a scenario? How can they gracefully handle the complex situations that arise in international business? And most fundamentally, what are the characteristics necessary for an entrepreneur or exec to keep in mind when launching a new project abroad?
Doing Business in a flat world
The globalized marketplace is here to stay. As growth rates in emerging markets outpace those of a number of established markets, many eyes are turning abroad seeking profits by serving the growing middle classes gobbling up everything from gadgets and gizmos to the glittering cachet of namebrand notoriety.
In this context, many internationally minded executives and entrepreneurs know they need step into developing markets as a way to scale their business or start a new venture in a locale with a promising growth rates. However, savvy managers also know that there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for exporting an existing business. There are a number of things that international entrepreneurs and seasoned execs alike can do to increase the odds of success in a foreign venture.
Overcoming international barriers
One crucial factor is awareness, both of self and of others. Here awareness of self means being cognizant of one’s own cultural programming and how that can affect interpretations of others’ behavior, e.g. having the perceptiveness to see other cultures without assigning mismatched meanings. This goes beyond being merely accepting or tolerant of other cultures to being knowledgeable about them and the historical, social, political and cultural panorama that will shape business interactions in the proposed country of business transaction. True multiculturalism will be an asset to anyone wanting to conduct business abroad.
Despite the widespread use of English in global commerce, the mastery of foreign languages will also be tremendously useful for conducting business in the host country. Not only does it facilitate communication and allows for more nuanced understandings, but it allows business professionals to get closer to understanding the ethos of a people, which affects why they purchase a certain product or service. It is also a way of demonstrating cultural competency and respect toward the local culture.
Flexibility and adaptability are also crucial. Entrepreneurs are known for their confidence but must be modest and able to gracefully navigate situations that aren’t clear cut. It is useful to know that some cultures, such as Mediterranean countries, have much higher tolerance for uncertainty, whereas others such as Germany rank high on uncertainty avoidance. Being comfortable in ambiguous situations will make the entrepreneur infinitely more successful. For example, some cultures value punctuality and lateness can signal disrespect for others’ time, whereas in some cultures, it is customary for higher ranked bosses to arrive later to the meeting. Similarly, in some cultures business meetings can include small talk or banter before meandering back “on topic.” Being flexible will allow people conducting business in other countries to recognize and accept these differences rather than seeing them as a roadblock to getting things done quickly.
All in all, entrepreneurs must incorporate a variety of skills when they transplant their business to a new market. But most of all, they need to bring with them a multicultural outlook and the willingness to be flexible.
Global Business Union Team
http://www.globalbusinessunion.com
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| Posted by admin on April 12, 2010 |
NEW YORK — With April 15 not far off, many small business owners will get six-month extensions of the deadline to file their income tax returns. This year, the procrastinators have company as the economy makes tax issues more complicated for everyone.
Changes in the tax laws due to economic stimulus efforts mean some owners need more time to gather information and complete their returns. And Edward Smith, a partner with the accounting firm BDO Seidman in Boston, noted that many companies have smaller staffs this year, so getting the 2009 books closed, a necessary step in the tax filing process, has taken longer.
“It doesn’t leave a lot of time to do returns,” Smith said.
Some owners routinely get an extension because it gives them more flexibility in funding certain retirement plans. This year, many others with cash flow problems will get extensions in the hope they’ll have the cash to make plan contributions before the new deadline of Oct. 15 comes around.
Here’s a short guide to getting an extension for filing your tax return:
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Getting an extension doesn’t let you off the hook for paying your taxes by April 15. As the IRS says on its Web site,
http://www.irs.gov, “an extension of time to file is NOT an extension of time to pay.”
The government requires taxpayers filing for an extension to make a good-faith estimate of how much tax they owe and to pay that amount by April 15. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay late payment penalties and interest on their unpaid taxes.
Many owners are in the predicament of not only being unable to file their return, but also not having enough money to pay their taxes. They should go ahead and file for an extension, make an estimate and pay whatever they can. They also might want to apply for an installment agreement with the IRS.
The IRS does have an option for owners who are in extremely difficult circumstances. They can file form 1127, Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax Due to Undue Hardship. The form requires you to “provide a detailed explanation of the undue hardship that will result if you pay the tax on or before the due date.” A general statement of hardship won’t do.
You’ll also need to give the IRS a statement of your assets and liabilities and an itemized list of your income and expenses for the past three months.
REASONS FOR GETTING AN EXTENSION – AND REASONS NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT
If you’re not ready to file because you’ve been dawdling or are disorganized, you probably should get an extension.
If you rush to meet the April 15 deadline, you risk sending in a return that has mistakes or omissions. You can amend your return, but many tax professionals believe that could raise your chances of being audited. It also costs your business time and money to correct and submit your return. So getting an extension and getting your return right may be a smart move.
If you don’t have all your information together – for example, if you’re trying to get up to speed on tax law changes, or waiting for a partnership return is completed – you should also consider an extension.
Extensions are also a huge help for employers whose cash flow is shaky and who want to contribute to retirement plans. The contribution deadline for many plans is the due date of the employer’s return, including extensions. So those who opt for an extension have until Oct. 15 to get the money together.
Smith noted that some business owners get extensions as a matter of course because of the flexibility they offer on retirement plan funding. That trend helps puncture one of the big myths among taxpayers: that getting an extension makes you more vulnerable to an audit. Many business owners get extensions year after year, and the IRS doesn’t have enough people on its staff to target everyone who gets more time to file.
Smith noted that the IRS doesn’t select returns for audits until about a year after the filing deadline. The agency has a computerized system that pulls out some returns for closer examination.
“It’s just apples and oranges,” Smith said of the supposed link between extensions and audits.
THE MECHANICS
Getting an extension is pretty simple. A taxpayer needs to complete Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and send it either electronically or by regular mail or overnight delivery service before the filing deadline. Be sure you get proof of mailing either from the post office or the delivery service you use.
Form 4868, which you can download from the IRS Web site, is short. You need your name, address, Social Security number and the estimate of your tax liability.
If you send a payment, you can either enclose a check with a paper Form 4868. Or you can use one of the payment services listed in the Form 4868 instructions.
The Associated Press
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