Expanding Internationally: Considerations for UK Businesses Venturing into EEA Markets
As global markets become increasingly interconnected, many UK businesses are exploring opportunities for international expansion. One promising destination within the European Economic Area (EEA) is Norway, renowned for its robust economy and business-friendly environment. However, expanding operations into a new country requires careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure success. In this article, we'll explore the key considerations for UK businesses looking to expand into Norway, with a focus on opening a branch office in Bergen and the importance of IT managed services in facilitating collaboration between UK and Norwegian teams.
Norway law decrees: Let childhood be childhood
OSLO — It was a July afternoon in 2011 when a car bomb exploded just a few blocks from Robert Ullmann’s office. Because it was the summer, only two employees from Kanvas, his nonprofit that manages 64 child care programs around Norway, were at their desks on the third floor of a narrow, nondescript building in central Oslo. Although the floor-to-ceiling glass windows shattered when the bomb exploded at 3:25 in the afternoon, both members of his team were unhurt.