StartingaBusiness英文版教学课件完整版电子教案.ppt

;Unit 1 Starting a Business;Text Words Expressions Notes Exercises Supplementary Reading Tips ;Text How to Launch a Business Abroad;Key words;Elizabeth Helsley thought about returning to her hometown of San Diego to start her own company. Bootstrapping her business in Mexico would drastically reduce her overhead. The cost of living in Mexico is so much cheaper. Not only just the room and board , but also the operating costs. ;The financial boon wasnt the only detail that tipped the scale in Mexicos favor. Helsley already spoke the language, had a large network of professional contacts and had no trouble obtaining a long-term visa. Not all regions roll out the red carpet for U.S. entrepreneurs. Depending on the location, you could face difficulties getting a long-term visa, cutting through regulatory red tape and keeping as much of your revenue as youd like. ;Emigration 101 Among your top concerns should be whether you can legally immigrate to the country youre considering. Unless youve first established residency by living or working in your country of choice, nabbing a long-term visa can be easier said than done. ;Cory Kidd, founder and CEO of Intuitive Automata, knows this firsthand. Although getting his initial employment visa after setting up his companys legal structure in 2008 was a snap, renewing it each year has required jumping through hoops. ;Hong Kong Immigration appears to be used to granting visas for employees of large, well-established companies but not for startups, despite the fact that his company has raised a small round of angel investments. Get the Lay of the (Foreign) Land ;Resources for Hopeful Expats Competitive Alternatives 2010: KPMGs latest study on international business taxes Doing Business 2010: Ranks the ease of doing business in 183 economies around the world Global Entrepreneurship Monitor: A study of entrepreneurial activity across the globe Transparency International: Resources on international regions subject to corrupti