Global Business Perspectives

This interview is with Dr. Marlana Krolicki discussing how a Oakland and Macomb Schools partnership with Automation Alley is helping local high school students "go global" by hosting its upcoming virtual, high school student-based Global Trade Mission (GTM).
Automation Alley’s GTM is an innovative business simulation that prepares Southeast Michigan high school students for work in […]

 

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This is the second interview with Faris Alami from Integration Systems Management.  I asked him to talk again because I was excited to speak to him about his heritage as a Palestinian.  One of the things that I find very worrisome is the way the media portrays people.  Often times the media uses certain images […]

 

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This podcast features Adam Wade from Wade Worldwide Wholesale on doing business in China.  His insights regarding the importance of going to China and getting your bearings there is most interesting.  Adam discusses how he takes clients to the Canton Fair in China and how it benefits their global business perspectives.

 

 Doing Business In China in a Global Economy [19:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Technorati Tags: Global Business,International Expansion,Mistakes,Bob Nordan,Next Step
According to Bob Nordan at Next Step, International Expansion is not always the best option for many organizations.  He lists out 5 main reasons that would make taking your business global a mistake.
 
1.  Expansion for the wrong reason.  Going global just because your local market is in decline or […]

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. The Week will bring together millions of young people across the globe through online and local activities and encourage them to think innovatively and unleash their ideas. Through a coordinated effort with many different countries, during one week every year, the world will celebrate […]

This program includes a conversation with Sabine Gossart, the V.P. of Worldwide Channel Marketing for Solid Works based near Boston, MA. About 12 years ago this company decided there was a demand for their mechanical engineering software and went global. Gossart talks about how that process took place as well as the challenges of going […]

 

 Interview with Sabine Gossart, Solid Works [17:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

An article I read recently, only confirms my thoughts over the last few weeks/months regarding how the "stars are aligned" for everyone from manufacturers to service providers to go global.
If the dollar is weak than it is our time to export and to dive into the global business world.  High levels of exports can actually […]