Subscribe Ask the Editors Search Entire site Smallbiz Bookstore Msg. While the demise of communism in Europe's Eastern bloc has meant more global opportunities, these countries' rapidly shifting political and economic climates make such ventures risky. Among the bloc nations, the Czech Republic is seen as the most stable, and its economic growth means more demand for foreign products and services. There are also opportunities for companies offering management consulting, marketing, PR, legal or financial services. Yet they admit that working in the Republic can be challenging.
Czech society is very formal.
It's rarely appropriate to use first names unless you're close friends. Build relationships . You'll need a local to deal with still-prevalent communist attitudes. Expect limited resources . Woffinden points out that the country's infrastructure, though improving, is still underdeveloped.