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 technology, and especially during the hot summer
- It is important to keep appointments, and to arrive punctually. Remember that in
the United States the date is written with the month first, then the day
- It is customary to begin and end a meeting with a handshake
- Casual conversation, lasting a few minutes, often starts a meeting
- Exchange business cards 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 is illegal on business premises in Georgia
- If invited to someone's house, it is customary to bring flowers or another gift
- Avoid making stereotypes about the American South, and be sensitive toward
regional differences, especially if coming from the North
Chambers of Commerce
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Address: 235 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: +1 404 880 9000
Website: Metro Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Embassies & Consulates
Czech Consulate
Address: Four Concourse Parkway, Suite 215, Atlanta, GA 30328
Telephone: +1 678 587 9198
French Consulate
Address: 3475 Piedmont Rd. NE, Suite 1840, Atlanta, GA 30305-2987
Telephone: +1 404 495 1660
Website: Consulate
General of France & French Trade Commission in Atlanta
Korean Consulate
Address: 229 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 500, International Tower,
Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: +1 404 522 1611
Website: Korean Consulate
General in Atlanta
Mexican Consulate
Address: 2600 Apple Valley Rd., Atlanta, GA 30319
Telephone: +1 404 266 2233
Website: Mexican Consulate
General in Atlanta
Netherlands Consulate
Address: 1 Glenlake Parkway, Suite 1265, Atlanta, GA 30328
Telephone: +1 770 390 3550
Website: Netherlands
Consulate in Atlanta
Spanish Consulate
Address: 1010 Huntcliff, Suite 2315, Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone: +1 770 518 2406
Business Centers
Most major hotels have business facilities. There are also several independent
executive centers, including the following:
Dunwoody Park Executive Center
Address: 3 Dunwoody Park, Suite 118, Atlanta, GA 30338
Telephone: +1 770 394 1935
Website: Dunwoody Park Executive Center
Executarial Services, Inc
Address: 2600 Century Pkwy., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30345
Telephone: +1 404 325 4888
Website: Executarial Services,
Inc
HQ Global Workplaces
Address: 260 Peachtree Street, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: +1 404 527 6200
Website: HQ Global Workplaces
Conference & Exhibition Centers
AmericasMart Atlanta
Address: 240 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303-1327
Telephone: +1 404 220 3000
Website: AmericasMart
Atlanta
Cobb Galleria Centre
Address: 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
Telephone: +1 770 955 8000
Website: Cobb Galleria
Centre
Georgia International Convention Center
Address: 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
Telephone: +1 770 997 3566
Website: Georgia International
Convention Center
Georgia World Congress Center
Address: 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA
30313-1591
Telephone: +1 404 223 4000
Website: Georgia World Congress
Center
Hartsfield-Jackson Executive Conference Center
Address: Airport Atrium Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30320
Telephone: +1 404 761 6116
Website: Hartsfield-Jackson Executive Conference Center
Translation Services
ALTA Language Services
Address: 3355 Lenox Road, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA 30326
Telephone: +1 404 920 3800
Website: ALTA Language Services
Courier/Messenger Services
DHL Worldwide Express
Address: 215 Ottley Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Telephone: +1 404 469 9979
Website: DHL Worldwide Express
Fedex
Address: 100 Peachtree Street SW, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: +1 404 221 0000
Website: Fedex
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