Contributed by Laurel Delaney
- 12 Global Small Business Trends to Watch in 2008
Small businesses are the heart and soul of our world entrepreneurial economy. They create, inspire, and fundamentally change people's lives. ...
- Going Global in a Web 2.0 World: A Punch List for Small Business
In a world that is now fully connected, people and businesses are putting their opinions, observations, insights, thoughts, and capabilities ...
- Do You Have the Skills Needed to Work Across Borders?
I like to think I do but it requires all of these , and And don't fool yourself for a ...
- 10 Disciplines to Thriving in the Global Marketplace
It all happens It's a glimpse of the future. What do you
- How Big Is Your Global Sphere?
Last week I gave a talk on Surviving in the Global and one of my keynote slides really resonated with ...
- Is Friedman's Flat World Deeply Skewed?
Many of us have read Thomas Friedman's The World Is , and now comes a new by Ronald Aronica and ...
- The Many Advantages of Exporting
Exporting offers all sorts of advantages, from increasing sales and profits to creating jobs and fostering wealth. But there are ...
- 2 Kinds of Enterprises
In the future, there will be two kinds of those that go and those that Why? You can find out ...
- 3 Steps to Find Export Information by Country
Going global doesn't have to be as complex as people make it out to be. To get started, I recommend ...
- Building a Global Brand: Start by Educating Your Customers
Debra Guzov of Guzov Ofsink LLC , a New York-based international law firm, takes the personality of each new marketplace ...
- Building a Global Brand That Works Locally
Great brands transcend geography. But to build a great global brand, you must understand the vital role that your company's ...
- 'Ease of Doing Business' Rankings
Doing business overseas just got tougher, at least for some. Think I'm kidding? See for yourself by visiting The World ...
- 50 Ways To Go Global
How do you take your business global? This Valentine's Day, let me count the Hope you find it useful in ...
- International Business Travel Tips
Global small business owners know face-to-face meetings with international customers help cement quality professional relationships. But the practical aspects of ...
- Final Five For Finding New (or Hidden) Global Markets
Following up on my , here are five final ways to find new (or hidden) global 1. Acquire companies in ...
- 5 Ways to Build Trust
A question that is asked of me often is "How do I develop trust in the global marketplace?" Nobody knows ...
- Delance: A Global Marketing Case Snapshot
Before going global, you must develop the right mindset. And that's exactly what Giselle , founder and president of , ...
- 5 More Ways to Find New (or Hidden) Global Markets
Following up on last week's , here are more ideas to inspire you to respond exactly to the needs of ...
- 5 Ways to Find New (or Hidden) Global Markets
In the new year, what is your global strategy? Your answer is a decision that reflects an analysis of market ...
- Today I Declare That Everybody ...
...Goes global! And for what better cause than this PEOPLink is a US-based nonprofit organization helping artisans all over the ...
- Taking Your Online Business Global?
The lure of selling internationally is What easier way to expand your marketplace than to move beyond the United States? ...
- Caveat Emptor
A great discussion on a Harvard Business School on the impact of the new consumerist on global trade. Here's an ...
- Where Are You on the Global Happiness Scale?
Sure, business is important, but people matter, too. All too often we forget they go hand in Check out the ...
- BIG Question for Today...
How many of you have generated revenue for your business with customers located across borders today? Yesterday? One week ago? ...
- Taking a Pulse on the World...
...Particularly in the Middle East. The ME Excellence Awards Institute focuses on merits, rewards best practices and recognizes outstanding Does ...
- Cars Don't Rule, Women...
...Rule. At least in the global marketplace, they tend to fair better than men. Here are five reasons 1. We ...
- What's Holding You Back?
That is, on going global. Most people "I find it too risky; I don't know how to get paid; I ...
- These Are a Few of My Favorite Things ...
Global business books. Here are my top 1. The World Is A Brief History of the Twenty-first by Thomas L. ...
- Going Global: Can You Afford It?
Determining how much you can afford to invest in your international expansion efforts can be a tricky Many people ask ...
- How Do You Pick a Product for Export?
When it comes to exporting, you cannot be all things to all Decide on something. Then stick with it. But ...
- Top 12 Web Sites to Take Your Business Global
Taking your business global means searching for new customers and new markets. More than 95 percent of the world's consumers ...
- Global Marketing: Lessons from Around the World
Think small and global marketing becomes a mouse-click away. As early as 1985, I started to view markets outside the ...
- Lost in Translation: 8 Global Marketing Gaffes (Part 2)
Cracking an international market is a goal for most growing corporations, yet the misuse of simple words can sabotage even ...
- Ten Secrets to Selling in China
ina is poised to become an economic superpower, profoundly affecting the globally competitive capabilities of small and multinational corporations alike.
- Start Making Horse Sense: Eight Lessons for Business Women Racing to Build a New World
Here are eight lessons women can learn from Seabiscuit, the horse that achieved greatness while captivating our imaginations.
- Get A Grip On Global Sales
Tough times call for bold decisions. You slash prices to get a grip on global sales, yes? Actually...no.
- 10 Ways To Develop A High Global Business IQ
Going global requires a special way of understanding the world and operating in it. It's called "global intelligence."
- 5 Reasons Women Are Naturals At Going Global
omen are launching businesses at twice the rate of men and becoming a major force both in the traditional and ...
- 11 Tips To Guide Your Work Life
Face your fears. Be persistent. Learn how to listen. Delaney shares 11 tips to guide you in your life journey, ...
- 5 Tips to Recession-Proof Global Marketing
Companies that do well during an economic crisis are proactive, not reactive. They seek out new opportunities and respond quickly ...
- 10 Traits To Put You on Top of the World
In today's turbulent global business environment, there is no better time than now to put effective global leadership traits into ...
- Building a Living Global Brand
Global branding. Sounds like a “beast” to some, but it’s the buzzword in e-marketing for the new millennium. Can you ...
- 8 Clues To Get You Global: Start By Building An Export Dream Team
In a recent survey, most executives believe the Net will be vital to their future export strategy. Are you ready? ...
- 7 Degrees Toward Global Marketing Nirvana
No pretzel positions or yoga mantras required. Here's the path to global Nirvana in seven easy steps.
- 10 Deadly Sins To Global Sales Failure
There's no salvation, so make sure you don't get caught making these stupid mistakes.
- 6 Tips To Shock Your Global Customers: It Works for Madonna!
You don't need catchy dance-club pop tunes and crisp concert choreography to get your global customers' attention.
- 8 Global Marketing Gaffes
Mistranslation (words, gesture, small nuances) can sabotage your best global marketing efforts! Here are some major league gaffes and how ...
- 10 Tips To TransPlanet Marketing
How can you market your product to six billion people on the planet? Now that's a tall order. Here are ...
