Global Business Perspectives

Still aren’t sure about how to take your business to the global level…well here are 4 tips to understanding how your business fits into the international marketplace.
1.  Keep up with world news and events – these influence the international marketplace and could have consequences on your global business opportunities
2.  Analyze trade and economic statistics [...]

Culture is everywhere…it is in what we eat, the music we listen to and dance to, the religions we practice and the clothes we wear. 
As we celebrate the fourth of July – it represents so much about American Culture, its ideals, principles and traditions of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 
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You CANNOT ignore globalization if you want to keep your market share and keep pace with your competitors.
Globalization is real, new technologies, advanced communications and improved delivery options are making the world smaller every day.  We now have access to information and markets around the world with just the press of a few [...]

Exporting outside of the U.S. offers many opportunities to grow your business.  However, the idea of getting paid is essential to making all the fuss worthwhile. 
First, be sure to have a strong business plan and check out what kind of financing options the SBA offers.  Government financing options are offered by the U.S. [...]

What is Cross Cultural Communication?
It is the process of exchanging meaningful and unambiguous information across cultural boundaries, in a way that preserves mutual respect and minimizes antagonism and creates inclusiveness.
Miscommunication is today’s greatest workplace hazard.  And with the world becoming smaller and more diverse, miscommunications seem to be happening more and more.  Why?
The typical [...]

Yes, and over the next 10 years, Iraq’s infrastructure and government will encourage further growth and opportunities.
I attended an event at the World Trade Center for Detroit/Windsor this week and found that the region is actually going to offer many great global business opportunities for those who are willing take some risks now.
Now to [...]

When traveling through any major city there can be places and areas you don’t go at night but when traveling abroad, your personal safety is even more at risk.
This risk can be easily mitigated by just a few small preparations.  Jeremy Van Dam, Senior Director at Integrated Directives, Inc helps both government officials as [...]

 

 Personal Safety While Traveling Abroad [26:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Recently, Mexico has been all over the news due to the H1N1 (swine) Flu.  I spoke with Marie Galindo, the Special Legal Consultant on Mexican Law with Butzel Long about what she is seeing and hearing from her clients regarding doing business in Mexico.
Our discussion focused on the following areas:
1.  Swine Flu – Reality [...]

 

 Current Realities in Mexico [29:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This interview with John Gu a Corporate Consultant, Education Specialist and China Expert talks about what China was like 25 years ago and how it has changed.
John’s personal experience growing up in the People’s Republic of China and now living as an American for two decades provides insight into the similarities and the differences [...]

 

 The Transformation of China [20:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A couple months ago , I saw the Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.  I was not disappointed.  In fact, I was blown away by the story, the videography and the actors portrayal of life in India.  I as listening to some of the music yesterday in my iTunes and wanted to share some thoughts [...]