Category: US Business
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Starting work
Adjusting to Life in the US It’s been four weeks since I arrived in the US, and I’m still settling in. I’ve been busy with a long to-do list, including leasing an apartment, furnishing it, getting groceries, learning how to cook, doing laundry, and taking some time to relax. Although it hasn’t been easy to…
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D-Day
My main belongings will be sent as cargo, and I will carry only the essential items in my three suitcases and golf bag. Originally, I planned to send the golf bag as cargo too, but the forwarding agent told me that it could be considered a luxury item and attract additional customs duties if the…
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Business Prep. – Departure
It has been a year since my last post and a lot has happened since then. Here’s a brief overview of the most notable events: In addition to the above business-related tasks, administrative tasks related to the initial establishment of the subsidiary were also carried out: Although there are still some logistics tasks that need…
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Where to Begin
At the end of October 2021, my team leader and I joined a team called the overseas business development team. Though the name suggests our focus, we were unsure where to begin or how to go about achieving our goals, namely our company’s expansion into the US market. The first order of business was to…
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Forming US Business (2)
Doing overseas business can involve periodic business trips, managing client relationships, launching new products, providing education, discovering new markets, participating in international exhibitions, and achieving personal growth while maintaining a work-life balance. However, for expatriates, there are additional benefits that come with their overseas business careers. They are able to get closer to the feedback…
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Forming US Business (1)
After surmounting various obstacles, I was appointed to the overseas business development team (i.e., US expansion and incorporation) in late October 2021. As I recall, the idea of expanding the group’s business in the United States was first mentioned by the management around June 2021. A few months later, in mid-July, it was time for…