Global Business Perspectives

In a recent article that I read, it discussed how more multinational companies are sending employees overseas.  They seem very optimistic with their global organizations and the importance of the expatriate experience to help the company grow. 
There were several interesting facts about people who were asked to go global.
1. Family Issues of spousal […]

This interview with Kevin Krason, President of Biznet Internet Solutions focuses on his recent trip to China and diversifying his business in the global marketplace. His experience with the Internet and helping other companies succeed in the e-commerce/e-tailing business helped him focus his efforts in going global. His stories about checking out manufacturers […]

 

 Interview with Kevin Krason on e-tailing [14:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

With the world becoming flatter and shrinking more everyday, many organizations are looking at what is the best way to take their companies across borders.
Here are 8 options that could work for you and your organization.
1. Open an Office/Branch in the new market.  Take your company and duplicate your efforts in the region in […]

This is part II of a II part interview with Kevin McKervey from Clayton and McKervey P.C. where we discuss five keys to global business.
These five keys include:
1. Consider all of your alternatives
2. Create a budget
3. Review the depth of your management team
4. Understand other cultures
5. Enjoy the ride
Kevin’s experience and insights are very relevant […]

 

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In an article I recently read at Marketingprofs.com, Huiping Iler discusses why you need a global website that generates revenue and reduces costs. 
1.  The global web is the most affordable, hardest-working sales force you will ever put together.
This works while you sleep in the native language of your potential clients.  Time zone issues […]

Debbie represents Michigan in the federal government and her thoughts and views were very intriguing to me.
She discussed how the auto industry helped to build the middle class and how the Midwest of the United States is the heart of the middle class.  Obviously things are changing in the region and while we were […]

Today I was very fortunate to have attended a speech given by Baroness Caroline Cox, where she discussed “A light in the darkness:  the privilege of making a difference.”
She talked about her international humanitarian work with countries in dire conditions, conflict zones and experiencing ethnic cleansing such as Africa (Sudan, Nigeria, Uganda and Burma), […]

This is part I of a II part interview with Kevin McKervey from Clayton and McKervey P.C. where we discuss five keys to global business.
These five keys include:
1. Consider all of your alternatives
2. Create a budget
3. Review the depth of your management team
4. Understand other cultures
5. Enjoy the ride
Kevin’s experience and insights are very […]

 

 Part 1 of Kevin McKervey's Five Tips [16:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A friend sent me this email - what are your thoughts:
“Your Tax Rebate:
The federal government is sending each and every one of us a $600 rebate.
If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China .
If we spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.
If […]

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In Detroit, we have a vibrant and growing Mexican Town and have seen some issues due to a major construction project pretty much in the middle of the town.  This has caused the area to suffer economic hardships.  I have been down to the area to enjoy the great food, […]