Global Business Perspectives

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

Creating a marketing plan is essential for a U.S. based business.  Most companies without plans fail within the first 2 years.  This is even more imperative for global growth.  If you are committed to exporting and taking your business international than you MUST have a plan. 
Written marketing plans help a company understand its [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

 

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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 [...]

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

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 [...]

With the U.S. economy feeling the havoc of the credit crisis and reeling from bailouts and a presidential election, how does all of this affect the global marketplace?
In this interview with Yannick Greiner, Director of International Sales and Durakon Industries, we discuss the rising strength of the U.S. Dollar, the G20 meeting, and the [...]

 

 #46 Global Business Today, Opportunity or Challenge? [25:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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 [...]

 

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