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| Hans Schetelig provides information about the U.S. market. |
The United States continues to be Germany's most important trade partner outside the EU and the prime destination for direct investment. Nevertheless, German companies in the U.S. still face legal and tax-related difficulties that hinder their activities and distribution of products in the country.
A careful preparation of starting a business in the U.S. is essential and will determine the success on the U.S. market. The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, in cooperation with German and American experts, offers information sessions that provide practical advice for starting a business in the U.S. as well as give an overview of U.S. management culture. Hans U. Schetelig participated in several webchats answering your questions. He has been working for U.S. companies and institutions for over 40 years, eight of which for the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany and 30 years for economic development in the state of Virginia.
He covered the following areas:
- Choosing the right location for your business
- U.S. management culture: German perspectives on particular aspects of American mentality
- Job market: How do I find suitable employees? / Visas and work permits for German and non-American employees
- Marketing and Sales
- Presentations and negotiations
- Founding and management of subsidiaries
- Distributors / Sales agents / Establishing branches
Disclaimer: "Any reference obtained from this web site to a specific commercial product, process, or service does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the United States Government of the product, process, or service, or its producer or provider. The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government."
