To be successful in today's global market, business people must be familiar not only with the economic and political climate of the country in which they are dealing, but also with its cultural nuances. Of course, there is no substitute for firsthand experience. Nonetheless, it is hoped that the topics covered in this CPR will better prepare you, the business traveler, for the cultural issues you will encounter. The official language is English. Many other languages are retained by minorities, including Italian, German, Greek and Chinese dialects and Aboriginal languages.
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A great deal of business is conducted over drinks and meals, but Australians do not usually schedule business functions during the evening or on weekends, which are dedicated to family and friends. Best months for business travel are March to November. The use of agents and distributors is the most common way for U.S. companies to sell products in Australia. To understand the market better, there are some precautions to be observed, and some key selling factors to be considered. Australians are very quality conscious.