When Is a Good Time to Go Global?

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From timing and location strategy to banking relationships, learn key considerations for international expansion.

What is essential is to follow global gateways to grow your business. Expanding internationally is a major milestone for any growing business.

New Book: Your Small Business Boom!

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Love the title of Steve Strauss's newest book, "Your Small Business Boom:  Explosive ideas to grow your business, make more money, and thrive in a volatile world."

Steve is USA Today’s senior small business columnist and is often called “America’s leading small business expert.”

Here's what I had to say about his book (on the back jacket):

"When you read Your Small Business Boom and apply Steve's tips, you too will be able to take your business to the next level." – Laurel Delaney, founder of GlobeTrade.com and president of Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®

Congrats to Steve – small business expert, mentor, strategist, advisor, and friend.  Steve is all those things and more.

Every small business owner needs this book right now.  Go for it!

Turn To Other Parts of the World to Grow Your Business

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Here are ten fabulous things you need to know about doing business in China.

It’s a global economy. We know that. But what does that really mean? It means that even if you decide to start a business tomorrow in your hometown, more likely than not, you’re going to have to turn to other parts of the world to make your business efficient and profitable. For many business owners, that other part of the world will most likely be China.

Read:  The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Doing Business in China

Posted by:  The Global Small Business Blog

Explore Opportunities Outside Your Local Market

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Lots of good tips here on how to grow your business in a flat economy but we particularly like Tip No. 2:

Explore outside the local and domestic market. When it comes to horse racing, for years the leading buyers destination was Dubai thanks to the wealthy investments by the Royal Family. With Dubai in flux, many investors have backed off. Finley has been exploring Ireland now instead. “We were one of the first to buy and bring back horses from Ireland,” says Finley. “Now we have Irish investors interested in us.”

Read more here.