In 2015, Having a Strong International Presence Will Be Essential For Success

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According to Sissy DeMaria for The Miami Herald, to form an international network, you have to have skin in the game. You must spend time researching, traveling, interviewing companies, and getting to know people to ensure that their business culture and vision mirrors yours.

She also expects globalization will increasingly play an important role in the growth of small to midsize businesses.

Read the entire article:  The importance of globalization for local businesses in 2015

Today in Global Small Business: Marketing Trends to Keep Your Eye On

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

• Eight ways to supercharge your international trade activities in 2015.
• Ten marketing trends to keep your eye on.
• What to keep in mind when you expand your online store to Brazil.
• Going global in 2015 - ten startups to watch.
• What to know before you go global.
• Who were the "disruptors" in business in 2014?