Breaking down language barriers means better business

 

 

In an increasing globalised corporate environment, the need to communicate effectively is more crucial to business growth than ever before. A study contracted by the European Commission Directorate General for Education and Culture revealed that a significant proportion of European companies are losing export business through lack of language skills and inter-cultural skills.[1] The study suggested that increasing investment to develop language skills would produce far-reaching economic benefits, especially in terms of a positive impact on SME productivity and export performance.