Online networking for international business development using social media brings in results. International social media networking does work within cultures that are comfortable with direct communication.

There are times when there are culture clashes between direct and indirect communication.

As a person with a direct communication profile and cross-cultural communication skills I find these clashes a bit painful. I always seem to regret giving them too much of my time. And this is an awkward position for a solo entrepreneur to be in.

You see, I know there could be a valid opportunity for some sort of valuable international business connection. But social media networking does not work as well with people who are used to doing business with an indirect communication style. » Read more: Online Business Networking When Cultural Communication Styles Clash