Welcome to International Business

"Do you enjoy what you do?" The question is asked of people in happy hours at martini bars all over the world, from New York to Tokyo. In Asia, the expatriate businessperson stands out, sometimes by virtue of ethnicity, sometimes by virtue of attitude. Such people have a certain air about them, which further develops with each story they tell. From creating strategy plans in San Francisco to performing due diligences in Hong Kong, these people have varied and diverse experiences. However, they have one thing in common - a professional association with international business.

International business appeals to those with adventurous natures, abilities to learn different cultures and languages quickly, and comfort when living in unknown places. As with any business, those successful in international business also possess a strong work ethic, intelligence, confidence, and social skills necessary to thrive in complex situations and solve interesting problems. They may be lonely, if their careers require frequent travel or relocation, making it more difficult for them to establish strong personal or social ties to a city or even country. Others may have the option of establishing themselves as alien residents, forging social connections to other expatriates, perhaps even raising a family and sending their children to American Schools to prepare them for higher education in the States. Examples of such schools include the Taipei American School and The American School in Japan.

How can one explore a possible career in international business? By taking the step of to learn more about international business, readers of this site get a sampling of information from many different types of international businesses. Providing short profiles of selected enterprises in a multitude of industries serves to focus the information about this broad field.

The industries represented include telecom, communications, mining, travel, energy, and many others. Because the information provided on the site represents only a small slice of available information, the resources page points readers to additional relevant information to further research efforts. Whatever the reason for interest in international business, learning more about the field should entail additional research.