| To_Bridge_Cultures Helping clients understand cultural preferences, business practices and communication patterns of international customers or prospects with goal of improving or expanding international markets. Based |
| Training_Management_Corporation_(TMC) Consulting, training and coaching solutions to build cultural competence and global performance of teams and entire organizations through a blended learning approach. Based in USA. |
| Trans-Cultural_Relations Provides cross-cultural training, coaching, multinational team building, intercultural negotiation workshops, and expatriate support services in Switzerland and Germany. Based in Switzerland. |
| Transcultural_Synergy_Ltd Offers consultant services, training and coaching to corporate clients in cross-border communication. Features mission statement and details of workshops. Based in UK. |
| Trompenaars_Hampden-Turner Consulting, training and coaching services to help leaders and professionals manage and solve business and culture dilemmas. Based in Holland. |
| World_Work International management development, assessing and developing international skills, competencies and talents of individuals. Based in UK. |
| YEO_Management International sales: developing business across borders. Intercultural management: developing multicultural teams, coaching expatriates. Global marketing: communication across borders. Based in Belgiu |
| American_National_Standards_Institute Offers up-to-date resources on national and international standards activities. |
| CEBEC Brussels, Belgium based service company providing electrotechnical certification for ENEC and CEBEC low-voltage product certification within the European Union (EU). Site lists applicable EU laws. |
| Council_for_Harmonization_of_Electrotechnical_Standardization_of_the_Nations_of_the_Americas CANENA fosters the harmonization of electrotechnical product standards, conformity assessment test requirements, and electrical codes between all democracies of the Western Hemisphere. |
| InterNational_Electrical_Testing_Association Serves the electrical testing industry by establishing standards and specifications, training and certifying testing technicians, and collecting and disseminating information and data of value to the |
| International_Electrotechnical_Commission Information about electric, electronic and electrotechnical international standards, compliance and conformity assessment for electronics and electronic equipment, and international electrical standar |
| Nutwood_UK_Ltd_ Information on all industrial directives, standards and compliance issues plus OJ announcements and updates. Particular emphasis on EMC. |
| AOL_Jobs_-_Resumes Provides advice for creating and updating a resume. |
| Beneficial_Trust_SA Swiss company providing due diligence, research, consulting and management services of a discreet and specialized nature to attorneys, banks, corporations, governments and individuals worldwide. |
| Bodega_Partners Offers strategic, management advisory services to software and other high technology growth companies. Includes biographies, course descriptions, and entrepreneurial resources. |
| Coggins_Sales_and_Marketing,_Inc_ Coaching small businesses in marketing, customer service and sales. Raleigh, NC. |
| Conneighton_Group Helps emerging and expanding enterprises to focus their market strategies and build profitable operations. |
| Connexx_Club_International Consultant matching buyers/sellers, entrepreneurs/venture capitalists, financial services/ business opportunities, and new products/marketing. Includes description of services, membership fees, and me |
| Creative_Capital_Works Venture capital resourcing, business and marketing plans, business strategy development and evolution, and consulting services. |
| Customer_Manufacturing_Group Helps companies "manufacture" customers applying processes similar to those well-managed companies use to manufacture products. Santa Clara, CA. |
| David_Petrie_Associates Provides planning and support services to owner-managed businesses. Canada. |
| The_Director\'s_Centre No-nonsense advice and support in the fields of marketing, strategy, and business growth. Bath, UK. |
| Doud_Hausner_and_Associates Provides consulting and advisory services to family-owned businesses. Located in Glendale, California with clients nationwide. |
| Doug_Williams_and_Associates Helps small business owners grow their businesses. Works with companies from startup to 150 employees and up to $20 million in sales. Woodland, WA. |
| Downing_Consulting Management consultant to startups and small firms. Information and resources on selling and marketing. San Francisco Bay Area. |
| DR_Business_Consultant Providing services for start-up companies, small businesses, and companies who need down-to-earth professional services. Chicago. |
| Entrepreneur\'s_Partner Partners with entreprenuers to provide management, financial, legal, and professional services. |
| Essential_Business_Solutions Management consulting organization with a focus and expertise directed to small- and medium-sized enterprises. Australia. |
| The_Family_Business_Consulting_Group Provides consultation to explore solutions to family and business issues, decide on the best course of action, and implement plans. Marietta, Georgia. |
| Family_Business_Management Provides consulting and board service for family businesses and family farms. Cleveland, OH. |
| GLK_Management_Consulting Workbooks, training programs and one-on-one counseling. Includes testimonials and services. |
| Global_Marketing_Communications_Network,_Inc_ Offers strategic e-business training and marketing consulting services to small and medium-sized business. British Columbia, Canada. |
| Guaranteed_Results_Group Provides individual coaching, mentoring and training to small organizations. Martha's Vineyard, MA. |
| H__A__Incorporated Services involve obtaining venture capital, creating business plans, business consulting, incorporations, and non-profit formations |
| Inspiration_Inc_ Jaya Schillinger is a small business coach for owners of service businesses. Biography and description of services offered. |
| International_Enterprise_Facilitation_Inc_ Helping to establish community-based organisations. Provides case studies and details of programs, seminars, training aids. |
| JK_Smith_Consulting Offers management consulting services to small businesses and financial planning to families and individuals. West Lafayette, IN. |
| Linda_B__Rule_&_Associates Management and marketing solutions for small- to medium-sized start-up and on-the-move businesses. Focus on customer service, professional growth coaching, business management, workforce excellence a |
| The_Metropolitan_Group Offers consulting and educational services to family and closely held enterprises. New York, NY; Cresskill, NJ. |
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