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Technology is shrinking our world into a smaller, easier place to do business and is fundamentally reshaping our lives. Here are ten reasons why going global is advantageous to your company. Read More

Need some help around the office at your small business? Consider hiring an extra employee here in the US and the federal government may give you a $5,000 tax credit. It's all part of a job stimulation plan unveiled by President Barack Obama recently and reported on in this article from CNN Money.com. Read More

Small businesses often pay higher fees than their big business counterparts when it comes to credit card transactions. Read more about how small business owners are lobbying for reduced credit card transaction fees... Read More

Deep in Brazil's Amazon region, an oil exploration company is using helicopter-delivered lightweight rig mats designed and sold by an Edmonton firm to create a temporary floor and protect the virgin jungle. Read more about this article. Read More

With an unexpected Republican U.S. Senate upset in Massachusetts, how will a probable revamping of the proposed health care reform bill affect small business. This column by Kent Hoover at Portfolio.com suggests a possible "Plan B" exists which would likely help small businesses and their employees afford better health care if Congress has the willingness to consider it. Read More

Working cross-culturally definitely has its rewards, but it’s important to make efforts to understand the differences between your own habits and the expectations of those where you are doing business. Taking a look at working in Britain versus American for instance. There are more similarities than differences between Brits and Americans, but understanding the nuances helps. Read More

With relaxing attitudes in many states on use of marijuana, specifically for medical purposes, a California tech startup is focusing on bringing a sophisticated suite of business management tools to the industry, comprised mostly of small business, to help them handle regulatory, tax, invoicing and supply chain management issues. CNN Money.com reports on changing attitudes and an evolving small b Read More

Are you scared of the Made in China label? So am I. So are most Chinese. In this article, we are going to look at the three consumer behavior trends that are happening in the country. Consumer spending in China is increasing, but, just as important, it is also evolving. Every company selling products there needs to evolve, too. Read More

The continuing health care debate, and an insurgent campaign for the top of the British pop charts were at the center of social media commentary.
Both bloggers and users of Twitter closely followed the ebb and flow of the Senate's debate over health care reform last week, commenting on each step of the way.

From Dec. 21-25, fully 44% of the news links in blogs were about health care, accordin Read More

Knowledge of the cultural baggage you carry around with you helps you to improve the cross-cultural communication skills you need for international business. Your international business success depends on how well you know yourself. Read More