The State of Washington: A Place of Global Importance

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Is Washington failing to realize its potential on the global stage?  That’s the premise of a report, "Improving the Washington Region's Global Competitiveness," released by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis, which criticizes the region’s economic reliance on the federal government and suggests ways it can become a bigger player in the global marketplace.

Interesting comment referenced in the article:

“If you’re not looking globally and you’re not realizing your potential in the global marketplace, you’re not in this century,” said Bob Buchanan, the group’s president [referring to the 2030 Group] and head of the development firm Buchanan Partners.

Read the entire 90-page report:  "Improving the Washington Region's Global Competitiveness"

How to Boost Global Competitiveness Through E-Commerce Platforms

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Yesterday (6/3) in Malaysia, representatives from 150 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) attended a one-day workshop in Kuala Lumpur, part of the US-Asean cooperation in boosting the competititiveness of Asean SMEs.

What did they learn?  How to boost their regional and global competitiveness by using e-commerce platforms and tools.

Leaders from large US firms such as Baker & McKenzie, eBay, Google, Paypal and UPS shared information focusing on leveraging e-commerce platforms and payment tools, maximizing international shipping and delivery services, the legal aspects of cross-border e-commerce, as well as strengthening global market presence through online marketing.

Learn more:  Building the competitive power of Asean's small business

Have you taken advantage of the e-commerce marketplace?