An estimated 1.7 billion people worldwide now have access to the Internet according top one estimate. And figuring how to market to those people can make your small business a global player in a very short time...with the proper planning. Here from Laurel Delaney, president of GlobeTrade.com is a list of things you will want to consider when taking your product global. Read More
This article takes a new viewpoint on how China is slowly learning about global commerce, dealing with international agendas and being a global superpower following Google's threat of pulling out from the country. A personal plea from the writer, "Google, please don't abandon China." Read More
Wake up, world, to today’s way of doing business. This is no time to hide behind a rock and think you have every good reason not to produce results in 2010. Guess again. All vital signs on globalization indicate that the best is yet to come. If you don't have a crystal ball, check out these ten predictions that will shape the future of global small business in 2010. Read More
Improved lumber markets sent sawlog prices up almost 8 percent during the third quarter of 2009, according to Wood Resources International. Prices began Read More
Cindy King reviews last weeks business articles on bizSugar for cross-cultural and international business inspiration. Read More
For most Chinese suppliers, the payment term is a major concern to be considered instead of price, specially negotiating with a new importer or buyer on their first contract. I think this is reasonable fair to both side. Read More
Earth Friendly Network LLC has committed to offsetting 100% of the electricity use, through the purchase of a 50/50 Blend of Wind & Farm Methane Projects, through Native Energy Read More
Industry Organisations vary in their operation. They represent their membership or their industry in making the industry better. They may hold information and networking events. They may also provide or facilitate training to their members. They communicate regularly to their industry on news and events of interest. Their commercial relationship with their members is minimal. It is more like an i Read More
A structured sales process is a prerequisite: the CP will want to see how it fits into your reporting structure, your Management Information System. The reporting model for CPs is the same but different! Like your direct sales force they must report on their pipeline and activities within the sales funnel: leads generated, deals closed, deals lost. It’s different insofar as you are working wit Read More
Though opportunities exist for outsourcing many functions in small to medium sized businesses to China, especially manufacturing, care must still be taken n exploring these options. In an article for Small Business Review, writer Gary M. Stern suggests careful investigation to avoid unscrupulous suppliers and careful research to be sure your busin Read More
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