The U.S. Business Lesson Hidden in Juneteenth
What can Juneteenth teach international professionals about working with Americans? More than you might think. Discover why the United States is not one culture, what to expect from American colleagues around Juneteenth, and how greater cultural awareness can improve communication, trust, and business success.
Why Dutch–American Teams Misread Each Other, And How It Slows U.S. Growth
Dutch–American teams often appear aligned but misread key signals. Learn how successful teams overcome cultural differences to drive U.S. business results.
What Does Optimism Mean Across Cultures?
Optimism may sound universal, but in international teams it means different things.
These subtle cultural differences can create misalignment in leadership, communication, and decision-making.
The Gratitude Gap: Why “Thanks” May Mean More in the U.S.
Discover the Dutch American gratitude gap and how cultural differences around “thank you” impact teamwork, especially during Thanksgiving.
How Americans say NO without saying NO
Think Americans are being fake? They’re not, they are just being polite. Here’s how to tell when a ‘yes’ really means ‘no.’
Hidden cultural differences that can make or break your U.S. success
What successful Dutch entrepreneurs know about working with Americans. 5 tips to master US business culture
Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in the US market!
Why Storytelling Is the Secret to Winning Over American Clients and Investors. Mastering US Busniess culture, successfully doing busines with American through intercultural awareness
Why “If it Ain’t Dutch, It Ain’t Much” May Miss the Mark in the U.S.
Dutch pride can be a strength—but in the U.S., patriotic culture means slogans like “If it ain’t Dutch, it ain’t much” may be misread. Here's why it matters.
What Dutch Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Silicon Valley
What Dutch entrepreneurs can learn from Silicon Valley. Discover 5 key lessons from The Secret of Silicon Valley that help Dutch entrepreneurs succeed Silicon Valley style in the U.S. by bridging cultural differences.
Why Your Dutch Networking Style Doesn’t Work in the U.S.
Struggling to connect professionally in the U.S.? Learn key networking tips for Dutch entrepreneurs in the US to build trust and visibility—without feeling transactional or pushy.
4 Hard Lessons Dutch Founders Learned About Hiring in the U.S.
Avoid These Dutch-American Missteps When Hiring in the U.S.
Why Your American Client Isn't Responding to your emails (And How to Fix It)
How to write emails that Americans will actually read!
The Dutch Advantage in US Employee Retention
How Dutch companies can use the Dutch European work life balance to attract and retain employees in the USA
"What’s in a Title?
What’s in a title? A Lot!
Understanding job titles is crucial for Dutch professionals expanding into the U.S., where titles influence credibility, networking, and business success. Unlike in the Netherlands, American companies use titles strategically to signal authority, impacting career advancement and professional interactions.
Top 5 similarities for US business success
We all want to belong and create meaningful connections. Build on the similarities in Dutch and American culture for faster US business success.
Zaken doen in de VS, het is belangrijk om de verschillen te onderkennen en te overbruggen. Maar bij zaken doen met Amerikanen zijn de overeenkomsten net zo belangrijk. Hier zijn de top 5 overeenkomsten mbt zaken doen in de VS
Should you wish your American business partner a Merry Christmas?
Holiday greetings USA , Amerikaanse kerst groet
Hoe wens je Amerikanen fijne feestdagen, wat schrijf je op een zakelijke kerstkaart in Amerika
American Thanksgiving and what this means for you!
Understanding Thanksgiving's significance can strengthen your relationship with your American counterparts ͏
Simply asking "𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶" can make your employees very nervous
Think twice before asking your American employees “How are you?” It can make them very nervous
Why Great Meetings with Americans Don’t Always Lead to Results – and What to Do
Why doesn’t my American customer or partner respond to my emails after a successful meeting? Don’t lose hope—there are plenty of reasons why your American counterpart hasn’t responded… yet.
Do you Humblebrag?
a key part of establishing a bond of rapport and respect with your American business partner is to practice Humblebrag. Casually drop famous names and sprinkle conversations with impressive accomplishments without drawing too much attention to them.