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Having a global mindset and finding the best markets to grow into
Neal Gandhi , Co-founder, Quickstart Global
- While the UK and European economies are faltering, other economies around the world are still growing very rapidly. Should SMEs be thinking globally from the outset, rather than worrying about the domestic market?

Growing into emerging markets

Following growth economies

What is a fast growing economy like to work in

How can QSG help growth companies

Getting out there

How technology is helping

Key points

Following fast growing markets such as Singapore or South Africa can make business a lot easier than operating in an economy that is hardly growing where your growth involves having to take market share from others
"The best way to grab a new market opportunity is to have your own feet on the street" Quickstart Global helps SMEs to manage the potential risk and cost of recruiting and employing overseas, enabling SMEs to test a market with their own staff
Due to advances in technology, it is less important to have a partner than it once was, as you can have much better communication with customers, better information about your market and easily work remotely with Cloud based business applications and Skype
Neal's advice for companies starting out is that they should think globally, and always have fast growing economies in mind. This means going out and seeing what opportunities there are for yourself
Neal advises against making the assumption that you need to grow a company domestically first, especially if you are operating in a 1% growth economy

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Notes
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Neal is the co-founder of Quickstart Global, a recruitment company that allows that enables SMEs to build in house teams overseas, with a minimum of risk.

In this Case Study Neal tells us how he has built a successful company by aiming at fast growing markets, and what the benefits of doing this are. Neal feels that a fast growth market provides an easier environment to grow a company, and is more vibrant and fun to operate in.

Neal advises companies to think globally from the outset, rather than trying to grow domesticaly first, especially while the UK economy is growing so slowly.

Neal finally speaks about how technology is the enabler for companies to think more globally. Cloud based business applications, Skype and smart phones all mean that people can work from anywhere, and companies are able to operate more effectively in unfamiliar markets.

Quickstart Global website

http://www.quickstartglobal.com/emea/

Quickstart in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2011

http://www.quickstartglobal.com/emea/news/news/108-2011-deloitte-technology-fast-50-success-for-quickstart-global

Date updated: 21 Nov 2011, Date added: 15 Nov 2011

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