"Life isn't a tiptoe through the tulips." ~ Shannon Hoon
Photo courtesy: ©2013 Laurel Delaney. All rights reserved.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
A Guide to Landed Pricing in Global Trade
In my first blog post for Pitney Bowes (client), I explain what a landed price is, why it is essential in global trade and how you can put it to use to increase your profits.
What Is a Landed Cost and Why it's Essential in Global Trade
Photo courtesy: Chicagobox1
What Is a Landed Cost and Why it's Essential in Global Trade
Photo courtesy: Chicagobox1
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Avoid These 10 Going Global Mistakes At All Costs
Conducting business in the global marketplace is not the same as it is at home in a local market. Here are
10 common mistakes that occur when going global and how you can avoid
them.
Note: I wrote the article below for the MasterCard Business Network and it is based on experience.
Going Global: The Top 10 Mistakes Many Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Photo courtesy: cityofsound
Note: I wrote the article below for the MasterCard Business Network and it is based on experience.
Going Global: The Top 10 Mistakes Many Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Photo courtesy: cityofsound
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Live Discussion: How to Do Business in BRIC Countries
Join the Guardian Small Business Network between 1:00-3:00 p.m. today, May 15th, for tips on exporting your products to Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC).
Sign up here for details.
During the discussion you'll find out:
Sign up here for details.
During the discussion you'll find out:
• The benefits of trading with the BRIC countries.Photo courtesy: F H Mira
• Country-specific business culture, practice and regulations.
• What support is on offer to help your company.
• Experiences of small businesses who already export to these regions.
• Any other advice you'll need to get started.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
China and the United States Both Want to Maintain An Open Global Trade Regime
Li Zhongzhou, former director general of MOFCOM and former UNCTAD division director writes the following commentary:
Seeking a win-win scenario in trade between China, US
Seeking a win-win scenario in trade between China, US
Editor's Note: US exports to China significantly outperformed export growth to the other top 10 US trading partners including Brazil by 180 percent, but US primary interests still lie in securing access to potential Chinese markets. The US-China Business Council looks at China as a $250 billion market for US companies with still greater potential for further growth.Illustration credit: AK Rockefeller
Monday, May 13, 2013
A Sign It's Time to Go Global
It's never just one sign telling you to "go global!" So how do you know when you are in the ready state? It starts with a rapid growth stage with your
business–doubling sales weekly over the past year, for instance–and then you’re ready to model that
success into continuous growth through global expansion.
Here's an article I drafted for the MasterCard Business Network Blog. See if your business is ready to take on the world.
6 Signs Your Small Business is Ready to Expand Globally
Photo courtesy: Gwan Kho
Here's an article I drafted for the MasterCard Business Network Blog. See if your business is ready to take on the world.
6 Signs Your Small Business is Ready to Expand Globally
Photo courtesy: Gwan Kho
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Be Patient. The Storm Will Pass. Spring Will Come.
"Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come." ~ Robert H. Schuller
Photo courtesy: ©2013 Laurel Delaney. All rights reserved.
Photo courtesy: ©2013 Laurel Delaney. All rights reserved.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Selling Around the World Is Not Easy
Selling around the world is not easy but largely thanks to technology, it's doable. In this article, "Going Global At Launch," Gary Whitehill (on the board of advisors for the Dell Center for Entrepreneurs) talks about how launching a micro-multinational business is a complex endeavor and with a few critical best practices, the path can be smooth.
Photo courtesy: rwkvisual
Photo courtesy: rwkvisual
Thursday, May 09, 2013
The Fuqua School of Business: Embedded and Connected Globally
The Fuqua School of Business is pushing the limits of global
education and in doing so, sets itself apart in its pursuit of
establishing full degree programs abroad.
Dean of the business school, Bill Boulding, hopes to continue the focus on global expansion, coining the catchphrase “embedded and connected” to describe the school’s aim to understand a region’s economic needs and unite international perspectives.
Photo courtesy: Matt Phillips
Dean of the business school, Bill Boulding, hopes to continue the focus on global expansion, coining the catchphrase “embedded and connected” to describe the school’s aim to understand a region’s economic needs and unite international perspectives.
“If you want to be a great business school, you have to be global,” Boulding said. “And if you’re going to be global, you need to be in all parts of the world that really matter in our future.”Read the entire article here.
Photo courtesy: Matt Phillips
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
How To Expand Your Business In New Countries
What does it take to expand your business internationally?
Expanding Your Business in New Countries: What You Need to Know Before You Start
Photo courtesy: Cea
As Dylan Thomas once said, “Do not go gentle into that good night.” My take on that is “Do not go gentle into that international market.” Go fiercely, but prepare!Here's an article I wrote for Mastercard Business Network Blog that covers six factors to consider before you land your first international customer.
Expanding Your Business in New Countries: What You Need to Know Before You Start
Photo courtesy: Cea
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Somebody Tell Me How Justin Timberlake's World Tour Is Global
Here's the headline: "Justin Timberlake Is Going Global! Announces Fall Dates for the 20/20 Experience World Tour!"
When I scan the dates and locations, I see all North American locations. Is that global? Someone needs an education on what truly makes for a going global initiative.
Photo courtesy: thms.nl (old concert ticket)
When I scan the dates and locations, I see all North American locations. Is that global? Someone needs an education on what truly makes for a going global initiative.
Photo courtesy: thms.nl (old concert ticket)
Monday, May 06, 2013
Smartphone Tips While Traveling Internationally
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Going Global With Your Phone
Related article: 6 Precautions to Take When Traveling Overseas
Photo courtesy: ©2013 Laurel Delaney. "Apple iPhone"
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