Linguistic Inclusivity

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The lack of French in Air Canada's chief executive Michael Rousseau’s speech about the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport reignited a debate over linguistic inclusivity in Canada.

His speech reignited a debate over linguistic inclusivity, a contentious issue in Canada. Particular scrutiny falls on Air Canada, which still bears special obligations from its origins as a state-owned carrier before it was privatized. Mr. Rousseau has faced criticism throughout his tenure for speaking little French.

One Canadian lawmaker said he could have read from a teleprompter. He could have shown his sensitivity to this issue and his will and intention to respect the French language and Francophones.

More importantly, we extend our condolences to the victims of this awful incident.

Meet the Recipient of the 2026 Gail Adinamis wegg® Award for Exemplary Global Leadership®: Wendy Shen

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And the recipient of the 2026 Gail Adinamis wegg® Award for Exemplary Global Leadership® is Ms. Wendy Shen, CEO, FLOMO/Nygala, which offers products for “everything you need to celebrate” as well as business services like global sourcing and third-party logistics/supply chain management.

Read the news release (3/24/26).  Learn more about the award and Wendy's background here.  Past recipients can be found here.

On behalf of Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®, congratulations! Ms. Wendy Shen stands as a shining example of global leadership at its finest.

Can Someone With Zero Coding Experience Use Claude Code to Build Stuff?

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This is a question that was asked on reddit:  Can someone with zero coding experience actually use Claude Code (or similar) to build stuff now?

Find out the answer here – no spoiler alerts.

Two worth a look:

1. Claude Code
2. Cursor

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Today in Global Small Business: Small Businesses Power Up Global Growth

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

• Driving global growth through the power of small business.
• Unlocking the growth equation: Stability, capital, and SMEs in Africa’s fragile markets.
• Quote of the week:  “Any small business that's predicated on technological innovation and is differentiated and superior can expand globally very effectively using the Internet as a vehicle for promotion." – John Quelch
• A passport to global success for Spanish SMEs (hint:  Amazon).
• How businesses can leverage Hong Kong’s advantages to expand overseas.
• Singapore’s ‘trust premium’ gives SMEs the edge overseas.

Note:  The Global Small Business Blog has been in operation since 2004 and is ranked number one in the world for entrepreneurs and small businesses interested in going global.  As of February 1, 2026, we have more than 900,000 readers on a monthly basis.

Only One Place On Earth to Get a Shamrock Shake

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Uncle O'Grimacey:  The Irish uncle of Grimace, he was known for saying, "There's only one place on earth to get a Shamrock Shake, McDonald's."

Celebrate With wegg® on 3/24 For the 2026 Gail Adinamis wegg® Award for Exemplary Global Leadership Announcement

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The Gail Adinamis wegg® Award for Exemplary Global Leadership® honors and celebrates Gail Adinamis, who has been crucial to the growth and success of Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®.

About the award

The annual award honors a wegg stakeholder who has gone out of her way to connect, create, contribute, and collaborate with wegg, and forge alliances that have proven helpful.  These are traits that define an exemplary global leader.

Successful entrepreneur Gail Adinamis was founder and CEO of GlobalCare Clinical Trials, LLC.  Established in 2010, GlobalCare Clinical Trials brings Phase I-IV clinical trials to patients, instead of the other way around.  Today, the company’s in-home and alternate-site nursing services can be found in more than 65 countries.  The company was acquired by LabCorp in July, 2020, further expanding it’s decentralized clinical trials capabilities globally.

True global leaders like Gail Adinamis and many others who will follow in her footsteps are defined not only by their worldly knowledge and connections, nor by the global opportunities they seize, but by how they contribute to the improvement and growth of others.

Past awardees can be found here.

Register (free of charge) to celebrate with wegg virtually on Tuesday, March 24th at 10 AM CT: https://womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/about/the-gail-adinamis-wegg-award/   

The Global People Platform

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Payroll (pay teams locally or globally), IT (manage devices and accessories), HR (plan and manage teams), benefits (offer benefits worldwide), hire (anyone and anywhere) and more.  That's Deel, the global people platform.  

How to Sugarcoat War News Until It Feels Like Cotton Candy

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There is something uniquely Trumpian about the way the president is handling the first full-bore active military conflict of his two terms in office. Fixated on his press coverage since his early days as a real estate developer, Mr. Trump has both accused mainstream reporters of treason and engaged with them on a close, personal level.

Read the entire article, "With Threats and Claims of 'Treason,' Trump Pressures Media on the War."

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Global Small Business Blog!

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“May neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you, and Heaven accept you.” – Irish Proverb 🍀

Today in Global Small Business: Iran Has Not Asked for a Ceasefire

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

• Trump told NBC News on Saturday, 3/14/26, that Iran was ready "to make a deal, and I don't want to make it because the terms aren't good enough yet."  But on Sunday, 3/15/26, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refuted Trump and said it has not asked for a ceasefire.
• LIVE from BBC News.
• Quote of the week:  “The natural aim of military operations is the enemy’s overthrow.” – Carl von Clausewitz
• FCC chair threatens TV networks amid Iran war coverage – but his warning rings hollow.  In other words:  He's powerless.
• The damage to the world economy from the Iran war will be severe, but uneven.
• How much the war in Iran is costing Americans.

Note:  The Global Small Business Blog has been in operation since 2004 and is ranked number one in the world for entrepreneurs and small businesses interested in going global.  As of February 1, 2026, we have more than 900,000 readers on a monthly basis.

Wishing You Irish Luck, Love and Laughter on St. Patrick's Day 2026

©2026 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.

"Wishing you Irish luck, love and laughter, on St. Patrick's Day 2026 and all the days that follow ever after." – Laurel Delaney

The Global Economy Is Threatened by the War in Iran

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Into the American and Israeli war with Iran, the economic, political, and military costs of the conflict for the region and global economy are already significant, and mounting every day.  Iran’s swift and broad retaliation against American military bases in the region, its waves of drone and missile attacks against the Gulf Arab states targeting hotels, airports, and energy infrastructure, and its de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz are a cumulatively costly nightmare for the Gulf.

The cost this war will exact from the Gulf will ultimately depend on how long it lasts. If intense fighting ends within three to four weeks, the shock may prove temporary. A longer war, however, risks leaving deeper scars – disrupting energy flows, unsettling investors, and gradually eroding the Gulf’s reputation for security and stability.

Read the entire article:  How the War on Iran Threatens the Global Economy (Time Magazine).