With Freedom Comes Responsibility

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“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." –  Eleanor Roosevelt 

Today in Global Small Business: Have a Proud Juneteenth

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

• Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.  Have a happy and proud one.
• As the nation celebrates Juneteenth, it’s time to get rid of these three myths about slavery.
• The complicated history of Juneteenth.
• Quote of the week:  “"Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do." – Barack Obama
• When did slavery end?  The answer is elusive.
• Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago. What does the day commemorate?

Today in Global Small Business: Happy 4th of July to All Americans

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

• Happy 4th of July to all Americans.
• What does the growing opposition portend for the future of globalization?  Listen to the Harvard University podcast.
• Economic globalization after Ukraine.
• Globalization is alive, well, and changing.
• Quote of the week:  "Freedom lies in being bold." – Robert Frost
• Globalization and its cons.

Who Could Not Be Happy

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"With freedom, books, flowers and the moon, who could not be happy." – Oscar Wilde and the photo is of a Little Free Library

A Chance to Be Better

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"Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better." – Albert Camus

Freedom, Pride and History: The American Flag

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"The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history." – Mike Fitzpatrick

Just Living Is Not Enough

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"Just living is not enough ... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." -- Hans Christian Andersen

Be Better Everyday

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"Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better." - Albert Camus

Photo courtesy:  @2014 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.  Taken at Crate & Barrel on Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

Happy Birthday, America!

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Happy 4th of July to all Americans. We invite everyone around the world to celebrate freedom and independence with us by way of barbecues, picnics, family gatherings and watching, of course, a little fireworks. Enjoy and be safe.