Global Business Perspectives

This interview with Gary Carleton, the managing director for UPS Capital discusses how globalization has effected supply chain, trade finance, cash flow and international business risks.
Gary shares current supply chain trends and how they are impacted by globalization.  Trade finance has become a increasingly important item to consider in global business to ensure an [...]

 

 Global Supply Chain Finance [18:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Global business consists of the flow of goods and services across national borders.  The business of importing and exporting, trade, and foreign direct investment are carried out in various transactions, including wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, licensing, franchising and contracts.
There are many environmental factors that should be considered when doing business around the world [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

There are many resources available for businesses who want to go global.  Richard Mishler, the interim General Manager for Techtown in Detroit, Michigan and a Soft Landings Incubator, shares a  great way for companies to have a global presence with lots of help to guide them.
Global business concerns like location, office space, staff, culture, [...]

 

 51: Richard Mishler and Global Business Incubators [21:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I am so excited to say, that I have 50 podcasts under my belt.  Thank you for listening.
This podcast interview is with a past interviewee, Noel Nevshehir, the Director of International Services from Automation Alley.
We talk about what Automation Alley is and how important it is to the Detroit Region, the importance of trade missions, [...]

 

 #50 - Noel Nevshehir, International Business Services, Automation Alley [29:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

According to wikipedia – the Spice Trade began well before 400 BC with civilizations of Asia merchandising spices and herbs.
The power of trade routes through the years has shifted from Asia, to Rome to the Arab world, to the western world.  Many land discoveries were accidental benefits of the global business spice trade.   [...]

This interview with Mr. Epshteyn the President of Nova Shipping, is very informative for those readers who are interested in shipping their products overseas.  His international and educational background are fascinating.  He speaks 5 languages and has both a Masters in Science and a MBA.
If you are looking to export your products globally than knowing [...]

 

 Eugene Epshteyn, Nova Shipping [18:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download