In Entrepreneur
Avoid embarrassing faux pas in online global communications.
Read the article here.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Grabbing a Globalization Partner
In Optimize
Why a global collaboration executive should be the CIO's next partner -- or position.
Read the article here.
Why a global collaboration executive should be the CIO's next partner -- or position.
Read the article here.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Abridged Borderbuster 12/5/05
CONTENTS
If you are not a subscriber to Borderbuster, here's a glimpse of what you missed this month:
1. Welcome From The Publisher
2. Feedback From Our Readers
3. Offshore Adds U.S. Jobs?*
4. Business and Cultural Tips: Have Some Fun!*
5. Making It In China*
6. How I Went Global: Ongoing Series // Euresto Partners
7. A Reader Asks: Q&A*
8. Everybody Loves a Freebie -- repeat: FREE OFFER*
9. Professional Protocol In The Global Marketplace*
10. Going Global*
11. Building A More Competitive America*
12. Blog World: Curing Brand Chaos On The Web*
13. Laurel’s New e-Book: “GODZILLA Global Marketing!”
14. Take A Walk On The Wild Side (TAWOTWS)*
15. Wind Behind Your Sail*
16. Miscellany*
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*Indicates exclusive to Borderbuster subscribers only.
Sample section:
8. EVERYBODY LOVES A FREEBIE: HOW TO GROW GLOBAL EXECUTIVES
*Subscriber Exclusive*
As global companies strive for competitive advantage wherever they can find it, it is not much of a stretch to suggest that developing a cadre of outstanding global executives offers a sustainable advantage that meets most of the criteria. Find out here whether your leadership pipeline is best described as a drip rather than a flow. Not sure what that means? Well, you are in for a big global surprise.
To download the PDF file or to read the HTML version, visit here.
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If you are not a subscriber to Borderbuster, here's a glimpse of what you missed this month:
1. Welcome From The Publisher
2. Feedback From Our Readers
3. Offshore Adds U.S. Jobs?*
4. Business and Cultural Tips: Have Some Fun!*
5. Making It In China*
6. How I Went Global: Ongoing Series // Euresto Partners
7. A Reader Asks: Q&A*
8. Everybody Loves a Freebie -- repeat: FREE OFFER*
9. Professional Protocol In The Global Marketplace*
10. Going Global*
11. Building A More Competitive America*
12. Blog World: Curing Brand Chaos On The Web*
13. Laurel’s New e-Book: “GODZILLA Global Marketing!”
14. Take A Walk On The Wild Side (TAWOTWS)*
15. Wind Behind Your Sail*
16. Miscellany*
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*Indicates exclusive to Borderbuster subscribers only.
Sample section:
8. EVERYBODY LOVES A FREEBIE: HOW TO GROW GLOBAL EXECUTIVES
*Subscriber Exclusive*
As global companies strive for competitive advantage wherever they can find it, it is not much of a stretch to suggest that developing a cadre of outstanding global executives offers a sustainable advantage that meets most of the criteria. Find out here whether your leadership pipeline is best described as a drip rather than a flow. Not sure what that means? Well, you are in for a big global surprise.
To download the PDF file or to read the HTML version, visit here.
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Thursday, December 01, 2005
What Do Saudi Women Want?
In AME Info FZ LLC
Of the 23 million or so people in Saudi Arabia 49% are women. It doesn't take a mathematician to gauge the wealth of marketing possibilities. What are you waiting for? Read the article here.
Of the 23 million or so people in Saudi Arabia 49% are women. It doesn't take a mathematician to gauge the wealth of marketing possibilities. What are you waiting for? Read the article here.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Global Small Business Success: What Does It Take?
Small businesses are the backbone of our state and national economy.
According to the Small Business Administration, small business represents 99.7 percent of all employers, employ half of all private sector employees and pay 44.3 percent of total U.S. private payroll. Nearly 40 percent of these small businesses are in the technology fields and 53 percent of them are home-based.
Clearly, national and state policy-makers should be listening to what small business wants and needs to succeed in the global economy.
What do we need to push forward?
Read the opinion piece here but I think we need a lot more than this.
According to the Small Business Administration, small business represents 99.7 percent of all employers, employ half of all private sector employees and pay 44.3 percent of total U.S. private payroll. Nearly 40 percent of these small businesses are in the technology fields and 53 percent of them are home-based.
Clearly, national and state policy-makers should be listening to what small business wants and needs to succeed in the global economy.
What do we need to push forward?
Read the opinion piece here but I think we need a lot more than this.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The Role of Small Businesses In Exports to China
In Export.Gov
Go here to download report.
Then click on "The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Exports to China: A Statistical Profile."
Get the scoop on what's really going on and then get going! The data represented is from 2002, the last year for which data are available. It's phenomenal! You won't want to miss it.
Go here to download report.
Then click on "The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Exports to China: A Statistical Profile."
Get the scoop on what's really going on and then get going! The data represented is from 2002, the last year for which data are available. It's phenomenal! You won't want to miss it.
Monday, November 21, 2005
20 Women Exporters Take Part In Training
In IPPMedia
An institution dealing with women entrepreneurship development (WED) and the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) have organized a five-day training session in Dar es Salaam to make women exporters in Tanzania become competitive in the global market and increase their capacity so that they can engage themselves effectively in international trade.
Read the article here.
An institution dealing with women entrepreneurship development (WED) and the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) have organized a five-day training session in Dar es Salaam to make women exporters in Tanzania become competitive in the global market and increase their capacity so that they can engage themselves effectively in international trade.
Read the article here.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
A Global Checkup: Diagnosing the Health of Today's Organizations
In Strategy+Business
Nearly 50,000 profiles completed over two years by individuals around the world are consistent with one central hypothesis: Most organizations are unhealthy. Find out why here.
Nearly 50,000 profiles completed over two years by individuals around the world are consistent with one central hypothesis: Most organizations are unhealthy. Find out why here.
Monday, November 14, 2005
Global Business Columnist
In PRWEB
It's official!
CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) November 11, 2005 – Laurel Delaney, an international entrepreneur and author, will become a global business columnist for Entrepreneur magazine on Nov. 1.
Read the release here.
I just hope I can follow through on my remarks: “There are just no more excuses on why companies aren’t going global,” Delaney says. “Rather, this is the beginning of a global small business revolution.”
It's official!
CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) November 11, 2005 – Laurel Delaney, an international entrepreneur and author, will become a global business columnist for Entrepreneur magazine on Nov. 1.
Read the release here.
I just hope I can follow through on my remarks: “There are just no more excuses on why companies aren’t going global,” Delaney says. “Rather, this is the beginning of a global small business revolution.”
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Abridged Borderbuster 11/4/05
CONTENTS
If you are not a subscriber to Borderbuster, here's a glimpse of what you missed this month:
1. Welcome From The Publisher
2. Feedback From Our Readers
3. U.S. Must Help Iraq Obtain Wealth Quickly*
4. Business and Cultural Tips: Have Some Fun!*
5. Foreign Shopping Sites Cater to U.S. Customers*
6. How I Went Global: Ongoing Series // GlobeTrade.com
7. A Reader Asks: Q&A*
8. Everybody Loves a Freebie -- repeat: FREE OFFER*
9. Expanding Internationally: Grow As You Go*
10. The Importance of Developing An International Strategy*
11. Executive Planet*
12. Blog World: A Feature On Wal-Mart*
13. Laurel’s New e-Book Is Ready: “GODZILLA Global Marketing!”
14. Take A Walk On The Wild Side (TAWOTWS)*
15. Wind Behind Your Sail*
16. Miscellany*
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Published in Chicago – “Home of The World Series Champion White Sox!” – Congratulations!
*Indicates exclusive to Borderbuster subscribers only.
Sample section:
9. EXPANDING INTERNATIONALLY: GROW AS YOU GO
*Subscriber Exclusive*
Large companies routinely take advantage of the enormous potential of international markets. They simply budget for the expansion, spending whatever it takes to build the infrastructure to support future revenue. Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, have limited resources, few connections, and tight budgets. When they go global, they need to be convinced that they are doing the right thing.
To read the balance of the article, visit:
EntreWorld
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If you are not a subscriber to Borderbuster, here's a glimpse of what you missed this month:
1. Welcome From The Publisher
2. Feedback From Our Readers
3. U.S. Must Help Iraq Obtain Wealth Quickly*
4. Business and Cultural Tips: Have Some Fun!*
5. Foreign Shopping Sites Cater to U.S. Customers*
6. How I Went Global: Ongoing Series // GlobeTrade.com
7. A Reader Asks: Q&A*
8. Everybody Loves a Freebie -- repeat: FREE OFFER*
9. Expanding Internationally: Grow As You Go*
10. The Importance of Developing An International Strategy*
11. Executive Planet*
12. Blog World: A Feature On Wal-Mart*
13. Laurel’s New e-Book Is Ready: “GODZILLA Global Marketing!”
14. Take A Walk On The Wild Side (TAWOTWS)*
15. Wind Behind Your Sail*
16. Miscellany*
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Published in Chicago – “Home of The World Series Champion White Sox!” – Congratulations!
*Indicates exclusive to Borderbuster subscribers only.
Sample section:
9. EXPANDING INTERNATIONALLY: GROW AS YOU GO
*Subscriber Exclusive*
Large companies routinely take advantage of the enormous potential of international markets. They simply budget for the expansion, spending whatever it takes to build the infrastructure to support future revenue. Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, have limited resources, few connections, and tight budgets. When they go global, they need to be convinced that they are doing the right thing.
To read the balance of the article, visit:
EntreWorld
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Sign Up For Borderbuster!
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Going Global: Help For Small Manufacturers
In Industry Week
Despite the criticism of the federal government's trade policies that some say have effectively allowed foreign competitors to gain unfair advantages against U.S. makers of goods, at least one Commerce Department program is aimed specifically at helping small and midsize manufacturers to thrive in the same big pond with the sharks.
Read the article here.
Friday, November 04, 2005
The Three Hurdles Of Global Web Sites
In Optimize
One of the most difficult issues companies are dealing with in the new global economy is thinking locally and managing globally. Sure, companies have always had international divisions and subsidiaries, but they tended to be isolated fiefdoms. Now the global economy requires that companies use their Web site to provide a consistent image to customers, no matter where they are. But companies can't just impose a one-size-fits-all view on their Web site.
Here's what they have to look out for:
http://www.optimizemag.com/article/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=171200563
One of the most difficult issues companies are dealing with in the new global economy is thinking locally and managing globally. Sure, companies have always had international divisions and subsidiaries, but they tended to be isolated fiefdoms. Now the global economy requires that companies use their Web site to provide a consistent image to customers, no matter where they are. But companies can't just impose a one-size-fits-all view on their Web site.
Here's what they have to look out for:
http://www.optimizemag.com/article/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=171200563
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Going Global: Can You Afford It?
In WorldWIT
Determining how much you can afford to invest in your international expansion efforts can be a tricky proposition. Will it be based on ten percent of your domestic business profits or on a pay-as-you-can-afford process? That’s an excellent question. And my answer is: It depends.
Read more here.
And a big thank you to our favorite webinar place -- shhhhhhhh ... a best-kept secret -- for letting us know the article was published.
Determining how much you can afford to invest in your international expansion efforts can be a tricky proposition. Will it be based on ten percent of your domestic business profits or on a pay-as-you-can-afford process? That’s an excellent question. And my answer is: It depends.
Read more here.
And a big thank you to our favorite webinar place -- shhhhhhhh ... a best-kept secret -- for letting us know the article was published.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Going Global: Try South First
In Inc.
Many entrepreneurs have their eyes fixed on China, but it may make sense to look south as well as east. The recent passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement gives the U.S. six new free-trade partners -- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. The treaty immediately reduces or eliminates 80% of tariffs on U.S. exports -- including IT, medical equipment, and telecommunications supplies -- opening a new world of opportunity. And risk.
Read the article here.
Many entrepreneurs have their eyes fixed on China, but it may make sense to look south as well as east. The recent passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement gives the U.S. six new free-trade partners -- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. The treaty immediately reduces or eliminates 80% of tariffs on U.S. exports -- including IT, medical equipment, and telecommunications supplies -- opening a new world of opportunity. And risk.
Read the article here.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Going Global But Localizing The Brand
In Inc.
There are 1.3 billion potential wine drinkers in China, and Scott Henry, owner of Henry Estate, a winery in Umpqua, Oreg., was convinced they'd love his pinot noir. Henry understood that Western-style wine is a relatively new phenomenon in China, but he also believed that his wine's taste and texture were a perfect match for Chinese cuisine.
Henry Estate is no stranger to exporting. For the past 10 years it has shipped cases to Canada, the U.K., and Japan. How much harder could it be to add China to the list?
Read the article and find out here.
There are 1.3 billion potential wine drinkers in China, and Scott Henry, owner of Henry Estate, a winery in Umpqua, Oreg., was convinced they'd love his pinot noir. Henry understood that Western-style wine is a relatively new phenomenon in China, but he also believed that his wine's taste and texture were a perfect match for Chinese cuisine.
Henry Estate is no stranger to exporting. For the past 10 years it has shipped cases to Canada, the U.K., and Japan. How much harder could it be to add China to the list?
Read the article and find out here.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Going Global: Study Your Markets, Develop a Strategic Plan
In Growing-Global.com
Go global before a foreign competitor steals or marginalizes your business. Not only will you expand your market, but you will access a diverse revenue stream which is more stable since you will no longer be as vulnerable to periodic downturns in any one economy. Global companies outperform domestics, growing twice as fast with significantly higher returns.
Find out how and why here.
Go global before a foreign competitor steals or marginalizes your business. Not only will you expand your market, but you will access a diverse revenue stream which is more stable since you will no longer be as vulnerable to periodic downturns in any one economy. Global companies outperform domestics, growing twice as fast with significantly higher returns.
Find out how and why here.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Abridged Borderbuster 10/5/05
CONTENTS
If you are not a subscriber to Borderbuster, here's a glimpse of what you missed this month:
1. Welcome From The Publisher
2. Feedback From Our Readers
3. The Global Business*
4. Business and Cultural Tips: Have Some Fun!*
5. China Venture News*
6. How I Went Global: Ongoing Series // AskDerekScruggs.com*
7. A Reader Asks: Q&A*
8. Everybody Loves a Freebie -- repeat: FREE OFFER*
9. Going Global Has Its Perils*
10. Energizing Entrepreneurs*
11. Doing Business: Benchmarking Business Regulations*
12. A Wee Bit of Ireland*
13. Laurel’s New e-Book Is Ready: “GODZILLA Global Marketing!”
14. Take A Walk On The Wild Side (TAWOTWS)*
15. Wind Behind Your Sail*
16. Miscellany*
*Indicates exclusive to Borderbuster subscribers only.
Sample section:
3. THE GLOBAL BUSINESS
*Subscriber Exclusive*
Globalization has made the world a smaller place and has changed the way people do business in OECD countries. But did you know that a significant part of global integration reflects trade within transnational firms and industries?
To read the balance of the article, visit:
Leader-Values.com
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If you are not a subscriber to Borderbuster, here's a glimpse of what you missed this month:
1. Welcome From The Publisher
2. Feedback From Our Readers
3. The Global Business*
4. Business and Cultural Tips: Have Some Fun!*
5. China Venture News*
6. How I Went Global: Ongoing Series // AskDerekScruggs.com*
7. A Reader Asks: Q&A*
8. Everybody Loves a Freebie -- repeat: FREE OFFER*
9. Going Global Has Its Perils*
10. Energizing Entrepreneurs*
11. Doing Business: Benchmarking Business Regulations*
12. A Wee Bit of Ireland*
13. Laurel’s New e-Book Is Ready: “GODZILLA Global Marketing!”
14. Take A Walk On The Wild Side (TAWOTWS)*
15. Wind Behind Your Sail*
16. Miscellany*
*Indicates exclusive to Borderbuster subscribers only.
Sample section:
3. THE GLOBAL BUSINESS
*Subscriber Exclusive*
Globalization has made the world a smaller place and has changed the way people do business in OECD countries. But did you know that a significant part of global integration reflects trade within transnational firms and industries?
To read the balance of the article, visit:
Leader-Values.com
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Thursday, September 29, 2005
A Crash Course In Globalization
In Fortune Small Business
Five years ago, I wrote global small business briefings for Fortune Small Business. Many are still relevant today for going global. Take a look:
8/16/2000
Gaffe-Proof Global Marketing
Don't let your company's sales pitch get lost in a translation.
7/05/2000
Tap Business Opportunities in China
Finding the right partner is the secret to doing business with the Chinese.
6/21/2000
Find the Right Overseas Partner
Team up with a well-connected distributor and watch your sales explode.
6/07/2000
A Crash Course in Doing Business Abroad
Is your Website attracting customers from around the world? Use these sources to learn the ropes of doing business overseas.
You can access links to each of the above articles here.
Five years ago, I wrote global small business briefings for Fortune Small Business. Many are still relevant today for going global. Take a look:
8/16/2000
Gaffe-Proof Global Marketing
Don't let your company's sales pitch get lost in a translation.
7/05/2000
Tap Business Opportunities in China
Finding the right partner is the secret to doing business with the Chinese.
6/21/2000
Find the Right Overseas Partner
Team up with a well-connected distributor and watch your sales explode.
6/07/2000
A Crash Course in Doing Business Abroad
Is your Website attracting customers from around the world? Use these sources to learn the ropes of doing business overseas.
You can access links to each of the above articles here.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Case Study: How Lenovo Is Leveraging the Global Brand from East to West
In May 2005, when Lenovo Group completed a U.S. $1.75 billion purchase of IBM's personal computing division, the China-based manufacturer leapfrogged its way to become the No. 3 computer maker in the world, second only to Dell and Hewlett-Packard. Along with rights to the venerable IBM name and logo, Lenovo got Deepak Advani, a Wharton graduate who was serving as vice president of marketing for the old regime.
Read Wharton's interview with Advani, now Lenovo's senior vice president and chief marketing officer, to find out what it takes to merge an Eastern business -- whether big or small -- with a Western one.
Read Wharton's interview with Advani, now Lenovo's senior vice president and chief marketing officer, to find out what it takes to merge an Eastern business -- whether big or small -- with a Western one.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Leading In A Global World
In LeaderValues
Globalization is a driving force in business today and its consequences are the subject of much debate. Yet, despite its increasing impact on every aspect of organizational effectiveness, I wonder if most leaders have really confronted its consequences in terms of leadership skills and mindsets.
Global means more than just sourcing or selling in foreign markets. It means recognizing that as we become more interconnected and interdependent, the basic processes of leadership and management must evolve to keep pace with the changing marketplace. It means that leaders need not just to “go global” but to “think global.”
Read the entire article here.
Globalization is a driving force in business today and its consequences are the subject of much debate. Yet, despite its increasing impact on every aspect of organizational effectiveness, I wonder if most leaders have really confronted its consequences in terms of leadership skills and mindsets.
Global means more than just sourcing or selling in foreign markets. It means recognizing that as we become more interconnected and interdependent, the basic processes of leadership and management must evolve to keep pace with the changing marketplace. It means that leaders need not just to “go global” but to “think global.”
Read the entire article here.
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