Today in Global Small Business: Shake It Up Baby

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

• Shake it up baby, that is, the music world.
• Job growth, trade gap and other updates in the manufacturing sector.
• Gucci says bye-bye to US anti-counterfeiting group after Alibaba becomes a member.
• Despite Cuba opening its borders for business, entrepreneurs face real obstacles. 
• Take a breather and learn a bit on the history of shipping containers, "The whole world in boxes." 
• Seven (7) ways to turn your cross-cultural understanding into a competitive advantage (recording to webinar; requires sign-in but no charge to view).

WEGG Webinar 5/4: 7 Ways to Turn Your Cross-Cultural Understanding Into a Competitive Advantage

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Ever wonder how to turn cross-cultural understanding into a competitive advantage?  We've got your back.  Attend an upcoming webinar hosted by nonprofit Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG) on May 4th at 11:00 a.m. Central time and presented by expert Sophie Lechner.  Sophie's talk is on: "7 Ways to Turn Your Cross-Cultural Understanding Into a Competitive Advantage."

Here's what you will learn:

• How cultural differences impact cross border business 
• The stages of your global expansion where cultural differences play a key role 
• What you can do to gain an advantage over your competitors 
• Tips for successfully navigating different cultures when doing business globally and having fun doing it 

The event is no charge but you must register to attend:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1760398754302968579

I'll [Laurel Delaney] see you there because I will be moderating the webinar!  Full disclosure:  I [Laurel Delaney] serve as the Executive Director of WEGG.

Today in Global Small Business: How to Turn Cross-Cultural Understanding Into a Competitive Advantage

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

• What happens when your product has the public approval of celebrity fans like Victoria Beckham and Emma Watson?  Can you count on becoming a global winner?
• The New York Times pours $50 million in to reaching international readers.
• A Hungarian talent show for young classical artists is close to being replicated internationally.
• Seven (7) ways to turn your cross-cultural understanding into a global competitive advantage (webinar 5/4; no charge).
• Legal news and resources you can put to good use at your global business.
• Tip of the day:  Zoom for video conferencing, web conferencing, online meetings, webinars and screen sharing.