VOA商务英语lesson 1
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M:Tate associates is a global consultant firm, right?
F:that's right,a few years ago,we had just two offices, now we're up to ninety
M:why so many,so fast?
F:we have to, to be a global player we need an access to local markets, a local office gives us access to these markets
M:so local companies come to you
F:they come to us and ask what i do now.
M:in what areas?
F:you mean it, accounting, computers, all areas
M:so you consult in all areas
F:we consult wherever there's a need,and then if there isn't a need,we create one.
M:specifically though, what are your strengths?
F:The core of our business is accounting, we provide accounting services for many our clients
M:you are more than bookkeepers,
F: Of course, we are planers, we help our clients keep pace with global economy.
M:having offices around the globe helps
F:we can say to our clients, we have access, we know people my friend in tokyo, my friend in Washington, my friend in beijing
M:so you network is another your strength
F:yes, a global network is a major strength.
M:Global network isn't easy.
F:for us it's easy. All our employees speak several languages
M:so they are sensitive to local cultures
F:they are sensitive and they're objective
M: Objectivity is?
F:it's necessity for consultants, you have to be objective or you can not do your job
M:so sensitivity and objectivity are the major strengths of your employees, correct?
F:correct, let me add, competent, my employees are very very good at their jobs
M:in sum them, your employees are sensitive, objective and competent
F:that sums up nicely
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