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A guide to doing gaffe-free business here.

Belgium country factbook

Includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.

Student accommodation in Belgium

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50 years on, Asterix still holding out

Heroic Gauls celebrate their half century.

The not-so-secret recipe for Belgian frites

Kimberley uncovers the sacred rituals of Frite Almighty.

How to repatriate successfully

Tips for managing a successful relocation back home.

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30/09/2009 Doing business in Belgium

Belgium is a modern western European country but like everywhere it has its own special cultural quirks that any expat should be aware of....

27/09/2009 Ireland toasts 250 years of Uncle Arthur's brew

Ireland’s iconic beer Guinness celebrates its birthday this week, 250 years after Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on an old Dublin...

04/09/2009 What CEOs can learn from farmers in times of crisis

This year has seen the much publicised rise of a financial and economic crisis, but what about a less publicised parallel human resource crisis?

25/08/2009 Companies making tough choices to stimulate growth during recession

growth Firms focused on rapid growth are blending defensive tactics like staff cuts with offensive measures in their efforts to pass their competitors,...

14/04/2009 Ladies, it's time to start your business!

Whatever the reason for starting a business, there are several important tips that apply to everyone.

08/04/2009 What's in the kitty?

Hello Kitty purse, photo by loosepunctuation Business writer Ken Belson discusses Hello Kitty, expat life in Japan, and business opportunities during a recession.

02/01/2009 2008 turned financial heroes to zeroes

The financial crisis of 2008 was uncompromising in its destruction of reputations and unsparing in its treatment of investors, many of whom were...

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Looking for work in Belgium

Looking for work in Belgium

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.

Practical, easy-to-use, free and... in English

Practical, easy-to-use, free and... in English

Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.

Finding a rental home in Belgium

Finding a rental home in Belgium

Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home.

Learning to cope with life abroad

Learning to cope with life abroad

The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.