Scaling Global

Think you’re ready to set up shop in another country? Think again. In collaboration with HSBC, Slate Studios brings you Scaling Global: real-life accounts of what it takes to expand a business internationally. Join host Christina Wallace in unpacking the issues that dominate the global economic conversation, and hear from business leaders who've found the keys to success on foreign soil.

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Law of the Land

No one knows the legal implications of global expansion better than a global law firm like Withersworldwide. Hear Chairman, Ivan Sacks, describe how to get your legal ducks in a row before continuing grand expansion plans, and explain how he decides if a company is ready to make the international leap. Disclosure: These podcasts are intended solely for informational purposes. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. assumes no obligation to update or otherwise revise this podcast. The information, analysis and opini...

Nov 14, 2017•25 min

Greener Pastures

Greiner Packaging has been providing Europe with plastic containers since the 1960s, but when it came time to expand, the company needed a special ingredient to break into new markets. Hear Greiner USA President, David Kirkland, talk about developing new competitive advantages and how going “green” was the key to his company unlocking new international business. Disclosure: These podcasts are intended solely for informational purposes. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. assumes no obligation to update or other...

Nov 14, 2017•24 min

Starting at the Source

For a retail conglomerate like Sunrise Brands, sourcing is the name of the game. But in today’s global economy, you can’t source effectively without hyper-connectivity. Hear Sunrise Chairman & CEO, Gerard Guez, discuss the intricacies of global product sourcing and explain the profound impact that technology has had on his company’s continued success overseas. Disclosure: These podcasts are intended solely for informational purposes. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. assumes no obligation to update or oth...

Nov 14, 2017•21 min

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