The Global Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
iStock/AmyLaughinghouse Discover interactive dashboards and infographics providing data on U.S. goods trade at the national, state and metropolitan area levels. In addition, see product-specific import and export trends and insights on U.S. by partner countries.
Redial
JULY 10, 2024
Outsourcing can offer numerous financial benefits for businesses. Here are some key advantages: Cost Savings: Labor Costs: Outsourcing to countries with lower labor costs can significantly reduce expenses related to wages, benefits, and payroll taxes. Operational Costs: Lower costs for office space, utilities, and equipment in outsourced locations can further reduce expenses.
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The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
©iStock/Suphanat Khumsap What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The world has undergone a transformation in the structure of the global economy – known as "globalization." This commentary examines the why and how behind it all. The global economy's 200-year growth spurt – and what comes next. Quote of the week: “Globalization for a startup is exciting; you have to learn so fast about the different cultures of the world." – Adam Neumann Marriott Int
Magellan Solutions
MARCH 13, 2024
Did you know companies embrace offshoring and outsourcing to improve efficiency and cut costs? However, when it comes to the offshoring vs outsourcing debate, it’s crucial to understand the distinction between these two approaches and decide which best aligns with your business’s needs. Delegating tasks to external parties can significantly impact your business.
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SEBPO
JULY 17, 2024
BLOG Amplify Your Competitive Edge with Onshoring, Offshoring, Nearshoring, Smartshoring, or Outsourcing July 17, 2024 Onshoring | Offshoring | Nearshoring | Smartshoring | Outsourcing Companies want every advantage possible to surpass their competition, prompting them to explore alternative business strategies that bolster year-over-year growth. Resource strategies such as onshoring, offshoring, nearshoring, smartshoring, and outsourcing can significantly impact budgets, production, service, de
Redial
MAY 2, 2024
As a business owner or a CEO is important to ask certain questions to get a clear picture of what you are hiring, in the case of a Nearshore service, here we have some key questions to ask your next outsource provider. What are the benefits of outsourcing our call center services? Outsourcing call center services offers businesses the opportunity to optimize costs, access specialized talent, enhance scalability, and focus on core competencies, ultimately leading to improved customer experiences
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Groove Technology
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Dedicated Travel Software Development Teams are specialized groups of professionals focused exclusively on creating software solutions for the travel industry. These teams, comprising developers, designers, project managers, and quality assurance specialists, possess deep knowledge of travel-specific technologies and industry requirements. This article provides a comprehensive guide to selecting a dedicated travel software development team, an increasingly popular solution for travel companies l
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
©iStock/RightFramePhotoVideo Check out Broadway show tunes from the 1950s to the present at AccuRadio. The selections feature your favorite Broadway songs by legendary performers and today’s stars. Chill. For the world to enjoy. Many of the songs are curated by Bob Marovich (e.g., 2020s Broadway).
The Global Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
©iStock/teddyandmia "What if, today [Thanksgiving], we were grateful for everything?
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. Ready. Set. Let's go global! There is still time to sign up for the biggest and best 9th Annual Global Small Business Forum , "Global Success Within Reach – The Bigger Picture," held in Chicago on Friday, October 18th from 8:00-11:30 AM CT. Hear from a cast of experienced speakers who know the ins and outs to global expansion.
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The Global Small Business Blog
JUNE 22, 2024
©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Right or wrong, the customer is always right.
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2024
©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. ©2024 Laurel Delaney. All rights reserved. “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.
The Global Small Business Blog
JULY 26, 2024
©iStock/AndreyPopov The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed its SME Export task force – a transformative blueprint designed to remove the obstacles that prevent small firms from seizing global opportunities. Despite their agility, only 10 percent of small firms trade internationally. Imagine economic growth if we could double that figure.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 23, 2024
©iStock/NatanaelGinting Zimbabwe-based ZimTrade , a trade information portal, has developed an export program to empower female owned businesses with export knowledge and skills that will help at least 200 women entrepreneurs contribute to significant exports in the region. The program will help women business owners get export ready.
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The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
©iStock/krblokhin Bain & Company’s first annual Consumer Products Report , which hopes to assist the industry in formulating a new playbook for the months ahead. Bain surveyed more than 120 senior consumer products executives around the world on their experience in 2023 and their strategic priorities this year. In this report, we [Bain] first examine how 2023 has left the industry at a crossroads, then explore the connection between profitable growth and positive stakeholder impact.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 20, 2024
©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "You are like a rainbow of awesome!
The Global Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2024
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The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 9, 2024
©iStock/SARINYAPINNGAM In Descartes's third annual consumer sentiment study of ecommerce, it shows that home delivery online buying grows , but too many consumers still experience delivery woes. The study shows that 39% of respondents made more online purchases in the period surveyed this year compared to last year, and that 57% made purchases in at least one new product category this year.
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The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 18, 2024
©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.
The Global Small Business Blog
MARCH 6, 2024
©iStock/gorodenkoff Six (6) interesting resources that I [Laurel Delaney] write about for businesses operating in the global marketplace. Mainly for those who are sourcing and need help with product creation. From TradeWheel to KYG Trade, expand your resources in order to thrive with your global small business.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 27, 2024
©iStock/spukkato What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Remember and honor: Wishing you a meaningful and thoughtful Memorial Day. Triple Shot Reinvention will focus on three priorities: elevating the Starbucks brand ; strengthening the company’s digital capabilities; and becoming truly global; customized with “two pumps” unlocking efficiency and reinvigorating partner culture.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 27, 2024
©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "I like bold colors but usually wear black.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 8, 2024
©iStock/Antonio_Diaz International Finance Corporation's (IFC's) white paper, “ Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders ," underscores the critical need for gender equality in international trade and trade finance. Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® also understands and actively supports empowering women in international trade. For those who don't know, wegg® educates women business owners to level the playing field for women interested in taking their business to the next level through globaliz
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
©iStock/Wirestock John Yunker – web globalization geek at Byte Level Research and also a prolific author of books, plays and short stories – always does his thorough research and has the answer to the question: What is the world's most multilingual website? He says, "One might assume that tech leaders like Facebook and Google lead the internet in languages.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 21, 2024
©iStock/Nanci Santos Riding a wave of success brought by NFL Sunday Ticket, Google executives have considered opening YouTube TV to a market outside the U.S. “It is something we are closely looking at,” said Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler. “There’s nothing specific I have to add at this moment in time on this one.” “YouTube TV is doing well,” added Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 6, 2024
©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. “Now I know, that only love can truly save the world. So I stay, I fight, and I give, for the world I know can be.
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The Global Small Business Blog
AUGUST 15, 2024
©iStock/Francesco Scatena There are three initial phases to launch into international business. The article below breaks out the steps of each phase, including a rough timeline of how long you can expect each phase to take. From research and planning, to making initial trips to your target countries, expect to spend six months to several years preparing for this exciting new facet of your company.
The Global Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
©Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 24, 2024
©iStock/CHALLA The chiefs of Korea’s largest business groups gathered with President Yoon Suk Yeol to garner support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their overseas expansion efforts in an annual meeting on Thursday. President Yoon presided over this year’s conference of SMEs held on the front lawn of the presidential office in central Seoul, joined by Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan.
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
©iStock/May_Chanikran Small businesses looking to start or expand their global customer reach can use resources offered by state entities that have received STEP funding. Check out yours here. The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants are specifically for established U.S. small businesses seeking to complete one of the following eligible activities: Participate in trade missions Subscribe to services provided by US Department of Commerce Translation fees Design of market media Tradeshow ex
Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst
Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.
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