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How to Push Your Business to Get Growth From Developing Markets

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:50:24 +0000

In a recent Wall Street Journal Article, “Philips’s CEO Urges Local Strategies for Emerging Markets,” reporter Paul Glader interviews Philips Electronics NV Chief Executive Gerard Kleisteriee. Kleisteriee shines a magnificent light on his firm’s global strategy. The company aims to boost emerging-market sales from 30% to 50% by 2015 by focusing on China. An interesting [...]

Are You a Loosey-Goosey Leader?

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:49:55 +0000

Find out at my latest installment for Small Business Trends and the American Express OPEN Forum: 5 Signs of ‘Loosey-Goosey’ Managementby Laurel Delaney Illustration credit: American Express OPEN Forum Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog

Take Part in the Global Economy

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:48:54 +0000

Expanding internationally (for example, exporting or importing) is a great way to grow your business faster, generate greater profits and take part in the global economy. Here’s a sample of what you need to know provided by Business.gov, the official business link to the U. S. government, which shows a BIG initiative to help SMBs [...]

World: Work Past 100

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:48:08 +0000

Wishing one of my favorite global execs, Warren Buffett, the best ever 80th birthday. Forbes on Warren Buffett Photo credit: Forbes Posted by: Laurel Delaney, The Global Small Business Blog P.S. I still keep thinking that Bill Gates will take over Berkshire Hathaway someday!

The World According to the U.S. Census Bureau

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:47:59 +0000

Countries and areas ranked by population in 2010, 2020 and 2030. Interesting. What are your thoughts about this? Two decades from now, India rules. The United States can’t seem to alter its No. 3 position. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Data Base

What Is Fueling China’s Interest in Africa?

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:46:58 +0000

Part of it: With a growing population, increasing unemployment, a vibrant manufacturing sector and fast improving life-styles, China’s demand for natural resources, markets for its products and job opportunities is growing at astronomical rates. This has made it seek new sources of resources, markets and employment for its people and Africa fits the bill. Learn [...]

If You Were to Bet on Growth, Where Will It Come From?

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:46:17 +0000

According to Abbott Laboratories Chief Executive Miles D. White: … he has assembled a business in fast-growing countries that the company will count on for a big part of its growth. “Where do you think the growth in the world is going to come from?” Mr. White asked during an interview at his suburban Chicago [...]

Measure the Depth of Your Own Nature

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:42:59 +0000

“A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature.It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measuresthe depth of his own nature.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Have a sunny and enjoyable weekend everyone! Photo credit: Laurel Delaney, The Global Small Business Blog, Chicago lakefront

Export Boom in New Jersey

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:42:57 +0000

Tens of billions of dollars worth of export-related revenue is being generated by New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia (considered a metro area). Find out why here. Within this same article, they mention a report, “Export Nation,” published by the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings, which describes the nation’s export landscape in detail. Worth a [...]

And the Growth Through Global Trade Award Goes To …

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:40:51 +0000

Get ready, get set and go after the Growth Through Global Trade Award! Now’s your chance to celebrate your global trade successes and be recognized for your export effort. UPS, in collaboration with World Trade 100 Magazine, opened nominations for its Growth through Global Trade Award, a national award aimed to recognize a U.S. small- [...]