Global Business Perspectives

I am the local ambassador in Detroit for www.InterNations.org, an online community that meets regularly. The membership is comprised of expatriates living in the area as well as Americans who have lived abroad or are globally minded through travel/interest.  Our group met last night for happy hour.  It is always an interesting mix of [...]

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 [...]

 

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The Pew Research Center has just released their 2009 information on global attitudes in the following areas:
1. U.S. Image
2.  World Economy & Globalization
3.  Quality of Life
4.  Islamic Extremism
5.  As well as ratings for China, Iran, U.N., Russia and the EU
25 countries from all around the world participated in the study including Kenya, India, France, [...]

Denise Yee Grim, the Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce shares ways that a small to medium sized businesses can start their global journeys in the Asian Pacific region.
Denise discusses the following global business issues:
1.  History of the Asian Pacific Region
2.  Why Immigrants are here in the U.S. doing business
3.  [...]

 

 Are You Prepared to Go Overseas - Denise Yee Grim prepares you to do business in Asia: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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 [...]

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 [...]

 

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I recently read an article about the mess Halliburton got themselves into with bribery charges while doing business around the world.  Business in different countries is done differently…many countries do have corruption.  How should a company handle these situations?  With ethics. 
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not naive enough to think that many [...]

I have been reading news lately… all pointing to how the global marketplace is retracting.  Gasp! 
In this Economist Article they talk about how global growth has slowed and will decline in 2009.  It all seems a little scary.  Why should you NOT be scared?  I have a few reasons:
1.  There ARE people making [...]

Everyone is talking about how companies can cope better when national recessions hit because of situations like the recent credit crunch and the subsequent drop in house prices. What are some ways you can recession proof your business by taking your business global?

By trading internationally and introducing an effective globalization strategy, companies large and [...]

I have been on twitter since April of 2008 and have found that the more I use it the more that I depend on it.  (Shhh, don’t tell anyone, I think I may be addicted.)  Some of you may wonder what exactly is twitter.  It is 140 characters of what you are doing right now.  [...]