What's stopping us from making the most of international markets? With Ryan Duffy and Angus Knowles-Cutler

What's stopping us from making the most of international markets? With Ryan Duffy and Angus Knowles-Cutler

Author: Deloitte UK June 11, 2019 Duration: 47:18

In a global world, the most successful companies need to be open to considering opportunities in other markets. 

But where do they start? Are UK businesses really making the most of opportunities abroad? What's holding us back? 

This week, we're crossing continents to talk about two very different markets - Africa and China. 

Our guests will be sharing their insights to help us understand how we can make the most of international markets, and what's stopping us from doing just that. 

Listen in to find out:

  • Why African and Chinese markets have more in common than you think
  • Why steak and lobster are on the menu for Ryan and Angus
  • How cultural bias can stop us from making good business decisions
  • Where Lizzie learnt to speak Japanese

 

Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Ethan Worth

Guests: Ryan Duffy, Africa Services Group Leader and Angus Knowles-Cutler, Vice Chair and Chinese Services Group Leader.

Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

 


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