Lessons From Experts on Going Global

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Expanding a business into a new overseas market oftentimes requires boots on the ground to ensure you understand local consumption patterns, marketing strategies and the regulatory environment.

In the article below, two experts, Igal Stolpner, Head of Growth and Marketing, Investing.com and John Pollard, Executive Vice President, Registry for Donuts Inc., share hard-won lessons and strategies that you can adopt at your business -- immediately.

Read more about tips for growing your business internationally.

Today in Global Small Business: The Ins and Outs of Doing Business Internationally

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

• How to shake off complacency and create a sense of urgency.
• Company to watch:  Ally Commerce.
• How going global has improved Netflix's personal recommendations.
• Why you should not ignore tax when going global.
• Why France's biggest startup accelerator is going global with Cisco.
• Leaders discuss the ins and outs of doing business internationally.

Small Businesses Going Global

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Question: Why does the U.S. Small Business Administration, an independent domestic agency of the federal government, have an international trade mission?

Answer: Because doing business internationally is where future growth lies for many small businesses!

Read more here and be sure to get yourself a complimentary online copy of Breaking Into the Trade Game: A Small Business Guide to Exporting.

Separately, but related, be sure to check out our new Globe Tour (right side panel) on our blog!