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Saturday, April 27, 2024
I Like Bold Colors
Friday, April 26, 2024
International Tax Laws On E-Commerce May Change Global Trade
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E-commerce has enjoyed such a meteoric rise over the past decade that ordering pretty much anything online and receiving it within a few days is now routine for consumers all over the world.
Retail e-commerce sales rose to $6.3 trillion in 2023, from $1.8 trillion in 2016, and are expected to grow to $8.1 trillion by 2026, with 4.5 billion users worldwide — or roughly half the population of the planet, according to data tracking site Statista. What’s more, by 2026, e-commerce is expected to make up 24% of all retail sales, up from 18.8% in 2021.
The economics of global e-commerce may soon be changing, however, possibly making goods more expensive and forcing small business owners to pay much closer attention to international trade laws.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
How Saudi Arabia Is Becoming a Hot Spot For Global Technology Manufacturing
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Now Saudi Arabia has set its intentions on advanced manufacturing, and one company, Alat (Arabic for "machine"), is taking the lead to make the country a new global center for advanced and sustainable industry.
Learn how Saudi Arabia is becoming a hot spot for global technology manufacturing with sustainable practices in mind. Here's how.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Top Global Artificial Intelligence Markets
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Energizing Zimbabwe's Export Growth: ZimTrade
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The program will help women business owners get export ready.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Today in Global Small Business: Trends in Globalization
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- Books, reports, and articles that discuss trends in globalization.
- The KOF Globalization Index measures the economic, social and political dimensions of globalization.
- Why our world needs biggest restraint in biggest-ever election year.
- Quote of the week: "Think about the race of artificial intelligence … think about the geopolitical tension and the threat of fragmentation we will have to deal with over the next years. The higher debt levels after the pandemic and the energy price hikes, which has shrunk our fiscal space to finance transformation, and given ... very little growth perspective of the global economy." – Germany’s Minister of Finance Christian Lindner, cited from a Davos meeting January, 2024
- The State of Globalization in 2023.
- DHL Global Connectedness Report 2024.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
Women Entrepreneurs Are a Dynamic Force in Global Growth
Questions addressed in the discussion hosted by The Milken Institute and moderated by Rick Smith, Co-Founder and Managing Director, CrossCut Ventures: How have today's most successful female entrepreneurs triumphed over the most challenging circumstances, and what still threatens to derail them? How can we continue to expand opportunities for women to truly level the playing field?
To learn more about the fierce force of women entrepreneurs, visit Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
From Startup to Global Expansion: 5 Tips
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Should you go global at the outset or wait until you and your team are in the ready state?
Here are five tips on how to scale from startup to global expansion.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
How Much Would You Pay for a Good Night's Sleep?
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How much would you pay for a good night’s sleep? For many people, the answer is “a lot.” Americans (and the rest of the world) are desperate for better sleep — and they’re spending more and more money to get it.
Find out where the trends are headed to get good rest. The sleep economy wakes up.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Worldly: Know What You Need to Know
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Spot trends, learn about compliance, and find more sustainable materials.
There is always room for improvement. Know what you need to know.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Today in Global Small Business: Emerging Markets Are Exercising Greater Global Sway
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- Emerging markets are exercising greater global sway.
- Here are some cool inventions in 2024.
- AI translation and captioning.
- Worldwide B2B ecommerce size and sales forecast.
- Quote of the week: "It is usually people in the money business, finance, and international trade that are really rich." – Robin Leach
- Freight forwarder guidance and best practices.