Doing Business
Business Etiquette
- Formal dress is the norm for corporate executives and those working in the
legal, consulting, accounting and banking industries. Dress is more casual in
other sectors, particularly in the technology domain and particularly during the
hot summer weather
- Appointments should be made and kept punctually. Remember that in the United
States the date will be written with the month first, then the day
- It is customary to open and end a meeting with a handshake
- Casual conversation, lasting a few minutes, often starts a meeting
- Business cards can be presented at the start or end of a meeting
- An open and direct business style is the norm
- Deals should be followed up and confirmed in writing as quickly as possible
- Smoking is generally frowned upon and often illegal on business premises
- If invited to someone's house, it is customary to bring flowers or another
gift
Chambers of Commerce
Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Address: 700 North Pearl St., Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75201
Telephone: +1 214 746 6600
Website: Greater Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
French-American Chamber of Commerce Dallas/Fort Worth
Address: 2665 Villa Creek Drive, Suite 214, Dallas, TX 75234
Telephone: +1 972 241 0111
Website: French-American Chamber
of Commerce Dallas/Fort Worth
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
Address: 3525 West Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041
Telephone: +1 765 414 4285
Website: Italy-America Chamber of
Commerce
United States, Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Address: 901 Main St., 43rd Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: +1 214 747 1996
Korea Trade Center
Address: 3030 LBJ Freeway #1200, Dallas, TX 75234
Telephone: +1 972 243 9300
Website: Korea Trade Center
Embassies & Consulates
Mexican Consulate
Address: 8855 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247
Telephone: +1 214 252 9250
Website: Mexican Consulate
Business Centers
Most major hotels have business facilities. There are also several independent
executive centers including the following:
Abby Office Centers
Address: 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75225
Telephone: +1 214 451 6900
Website: Abby Office Centers
Meridian Business Centers
Address: 7557 Rambler, Dallas, TX 75231
Telephone: +1 214 800 2300
Website: Meridian
Business Centers
HQ Global Workplaces
Address: The Crescent (Regus), 100 Crescent Court, 7th Floor, Dallas,
TX 75201
Telephone: +1 214 459 3100
Website: HQ Global Workplaces
Conference & Exhibition Centers
Dallas Convention Center
Address: 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: +1 214 939 2700
Website: Dallas
Convention Center
Translation Services
Translations.com
Address: 1717 Main St., Suite 4740, Dallas, TX 75201
Telephone: +1 214 744 4200
Website: Translations.com
Courier/Messenger Services
UPS
Address: 2633 McKinney Ave., Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75204
Telephone: ??+1 214 965 9226
Website: UPS
DHL
Address: 6101 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75235
Telephone: +1 800 225 5345
Website: DHL
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