UPS Business Monitor

Logisticaly Speaking podcast series episode 3 - Getting to Know Your Market

Wed, 25 June 2008 08:00:00 EST

Hylton Karon, President, Coconut Grove

Latest Asia Business Monitor Now Available

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

Aiming to provide UPS and its customers with a better understanding of the issues driving business decisions in the region, the UPS Asia Business Monitor considers key issues facing business leaders, specifically SMEs. These include the business climate, economic and employment forecasts, and business prospects. It also examines topics specific to the Asia Pacific Region, such as the growing importance of China to the region.

Exporting for Growth Chicago Podcasts - Chicago Harley-Davidson

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

What started out as an Internet discount promotion resulted in international business opportunities for a Chicago area Harley-Davidson franchise. In this podcast you�ll hear from Export Manager George Edens about his experience with how the Internet helped elevate the local franchise to a global resource for enthusiasts in Australia, Germany, Finland, Italy, South Korea and beyond.

Exporting for Growth Chicago Podcasts - Threadless.com

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

With more than 600,000 online community members designing custom t-shirts and voting on the most popular design, Threadless.com is growing in popularity around the globe. Warehouse Director Lance Curran is helping the 50-person company navigate international trade as it continues to increase its revenue and look for new export/import markets.

Exporting for Growth Chicago Podcasts - Burseth Racing

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

"Go for it," and take your business global, says Cheryl Burseth of Chicago-based Burseth Racing. Originally an auto racing team, Burseth and her partner transformed their professional racing experience into an international business distributing automotive parts for supercars. Only three years old, Burseth Racing sells parts around the globe and is now looking to set up distributorships in other countries. In this podcast, you�ll hear about Cheryl's experiences as a co-owner of a small business that went global soon after launching its Web site and her goals for international growth.

Logisticaly Speaking podcast series episode 2 - Surviving North America's Current Economic Climate

Wed, 28 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

Amgad Shehata, Vice President of Government Relations, UPS Canada

Logisticaly Speaking podcast series episode 1 - Why Go Global?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Justine Hendricks, Regional Vice President of Small Business Sales, Export Development Canada

Terrorism Tops Business Leaders' Concerns But Won't Make Them Change Habits

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

European business leaders say that terrorism tops their list of global concerns.

Europe's Average Business Leader is an Everyman

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

From favorite drink, to entertainment choices and football teams - European business leaders are more down-to-earth than you might think.

Been There, Done That

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Bo Burlingham, author and editor-at-large at Inc. magazine, moderates the "Been There, Done That." panel at the 2007 UPS Global Small Business Forum. The panel includes three successful global small businesses sharing the secrets of their success as owners of Unicycle.com, PQ Partners LLC and The Alzheimer's Store. (Length: 9:05)

UPS Business Monitor 360

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Laurel Delaney, president and founder of Global TradeSource, Ltd., moderates the "UPS Business Monitor 360" panel at the 2007 UPS Global Small Business Forum. The panel features four small business owners and examines why small businesses are not engaging in global trade based on the latest UPS Business Monitor survey data from Asia, Canada, Latin America and the United States. (Length: 13:58)

Making the Most of the Global Marketplace

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Israel Hernandez, Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service International Trade Administration, discusses how small businesses can make the most of the global marketplace and explores resources available to help them engage in trade at the 2007 UPS Global Small Business Forum. (Length: 14:15)

Alex Osorio

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

"Just go for it" and take your business global, says Alex Osorio of Mexico City-based PoliPack, a pharmaceutical materials manufacturer. For Osorio, there was no trepidation in engaging in global business; in fact, he dove in head first. In this podcast, you'll hear about the successes of a small, non-U.S.-based business that engages in cross-border commerce. (Length: 7:29

Ellen Warner

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

What started out as a book to help people Alzheimer's-proof their homes grew into a decade-old successful business. In this podcast you'll hear from Ellen Warner, owner of The Alzheimer's store and The Alzheimer's Daily News. Ellen will share how the Internet helped take her Cumming, Ga.–based business from a local shop to a global resource. (Length: 4:03)

Gary Harris

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Global trade isn't just for companies with "widgets." In this podcast you'll hear from Gary Harris, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur who runs an engineering consulting firm. Nearly six years ago, Harris found a solid niche for his services in Japan. Since then, his company has increased its credibility in Japan and is evaluating consulting opportunities in other countries. (Length: 5:26)

Kathy McCurry

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

As a motorcycle enthusiast, Kathy McCurry liked to take her bike to the grocery store, but she didn't want to look like an Evel Knievel clone in the checkout lane. So she started an online motorcycle-wear company, which has taken off in the United States, Singapore, Australia, Europe and Canada. (Length: 7:56)

Seth Ramesh

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Eleven years ago Seth Ramesh moved from India to the United States. Now his Georgia-based company exports products from the U.S. back to his homeland. In this podcast you'll hear how this entrepreneur is turning his Indian heritage and American knowledge into a successful business model. (Length: 3:52)

Valerie Orr

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

When a restaurant venture failed, Valerie Orr was forced to sell her company's furniture. Then, the light bulb went on: Orr thought that buying and selling furniture for the restaurant and hospitality industry would make a great business. What she didn't expect was the phenomenal, global success that followed. (Length: 4:32)