I noticed after several projects that factories are doing a good job of delivering to a new market, but they experience real difficulties after that. If you entered a new market, what were the biggest difficulties for you? Have you ever paid for local assistance (not delivery)? If so, for what exactly?
I'm trying to figure out what's really important in practice, real experience
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some honest advice from people who’ve actually studied or are studying abroad.
I’m a 19F from India, currently finishing my BBA (CGPA ~8.3), planning to do an MSc in International Business / Management.
I’m trying to decide between countries based on ROI, job prospects, and long-term value — not just “best experience”.
My current options:
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇷 France (January intake possible for me)
Good business schools in Paris
Easier entry right now
Concern: higher cost + off-cycle internship timing
My goals:
Get a stable job after MSc (preferably in Europe)
Keep total cost reasonable (I don’t want heavy debt)
Maybe pursue a PhD later
What I’d really like to know:
I’m okay with putting in effort (learning language, internships, etc.), just want to make a smart decision now.
Would appreciate any real experiences or advice 🙏
I’ve been studying how small and mid-sized businesses expand into new markets, especially in Southeast Asia, and I keep seeing similar patterns.
Some common mistakes I’ve noticed:
But I’m curious from real founders here...
What mistake cost you the most while expanding internationally?
Was it something you could have avoided?
I’ve been exploring Southeast Asia market entry consulting for SMEs, and it’s interesting how much of success depends on local execution rather than just strategy.
Would love to hear your experiences.
I recently landed an interview off a popular tech job board to be a Virtual Assistant. During our call today, this company basically wants to create an American franchise of their business for the hiree to liaise with American clients as they are in India. It is a Web Solutions agency. They are looking to do a franchise agreement with whomever they bring on board. Has anyone ever heard of this?
We are a small IT company specializing in AI and business automation solutions, based in Europe. Our goal is to break into the U.S. market and land high-quality American clients. We know the rates are better, projects are bigger, and opportunities are endless—but how do you actually get in?
We’ve heard about LinkedIn, Upwork, cold emails, but we want to learn from people who have actually built a stable client base in the U.S.:
• Which platforms truly work for finding American clients?
• What outreach strategies have been the most effective for you?
• Where do U.S. businesses look for overseas contractors?
• Are there secret communities or under-the-radar platforms worth knowing about?
📢 If you’ve successfully cracked the U.S. market and have a working system, share your insights! Let’s make this post a goldmine of valuable resources.
P.S. If you started from scratch and now have a steady flow of American clients, tell your story! It will inspire many of us.