Of course, one obvious way to expand your customer base in tough economic times is to take your small business global and here are 10 tips to help you do so. Certainly, technology, particularly the Internet, has made it easier financially for even the smallest businesses to seek global clients with the right strategy. Here, from a vintage 2008 Sma
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10 Tips for Taking Your Small Business Global
From http://www.smbtrendwire.com 959 days ago
Made Hot by: arthurbland on October 9, 2009 7:33 am
Follow Up With Your First International Clients
From http://cindyking.biz 1005 days ago
Made Hot by: jkennedy on September 1, 2009 8:31 pm
Follow-up phone calls are a fast way to get to know new foreign markets. They are simple to do, do not take up much time, and inexpensive with today's international phone services. This is how systematic telephone follow-up becomes a key tactic for any international market entry strategy.
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In International Business Don't Forget Different Countries Have Different Rules
From http://cindyking.biz 1012 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on August 17, 2009 8:05 am
It is easy to see the obvious differences in different cultures, but we sometimes forget to look for the differences in rules and regulations in different countries. When we dig a bit deeper and try to understand the reason behind these different rules, we may stumble across the key to a deeper knowledge of this different culture.
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Do You Have Any Culture Tips To Share?
From http://cindyking.biz 1016 days ago
Made Hot by: SalesBlogcast on August 16, 2009 10:19 pm
How have you built trust in cross-cultural communication with international clients? Please share your tips for next month's cross-cultural communication challenge to cultivate trust. Read the tips for the 2 previous monthly cross-cultural communication challenges, to expand your mindset and get extreme with clarity.
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What is your definition of "International Business"?
From http://cindyking.biz 1036 days ago
Made Hot by: robinbal on July 24, 2009 5:51 pm
A look at the definition of international business. Are "International Business" & "Global Business" the same thing? When determining whether a business is international or not, and when comparing how one business could be "more international" than another, perhaps the best thing is to look at the company's mindset.
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Marketing to India: The New Frontier for American Business
From http://www.marketingprofs.com 1305 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 30, 2008 9:33 pm
Marketing executives and entrepreneurs alike have rushed to China in the last decade. Yet, today, India offers an excellent, although somewhat misunderstood, alternative
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UPS unit starts bridge loan for small importers
From http://www.reuters.com 1347 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 18, 2008 6:41 pm
United Parcel Service Inc has launched a bridge loan for small U.S. businesses that import goods into the country.
Under the UPS Capital Cargo Finance program, the company will advance 50 percent of the value of goods to U.S. importers for up to 60 days upon pickup of the merchandise in a foreign country. The goods themselves will serve as coll
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China: A Ripe Market or Fast Track to Bankruptcy?
From http://blogs.openforum.com 1409 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 17, 2008 9:51 am
China may still have a Communist political system, but its economy is transitioning to capitalism. It has a growing middle class hungry to buy Western goods.
Enterprising U.S. companies are investigating and some are capitalizing on the opportunities China presents. Just don't forget to do your homework before you expand.
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Export financing available for US small businesses
From http://www.shippingdigest.com 1415 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 12, 2008 10:55 am
Small-business exporters may face a problem in obtaining money from their lenders to buy or produce the goods or services to fulfill an export contract. They may not have the collateral to obtain sufficient working capital loans from their banks, particularly in times of tightened credit.
Enter the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the g
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Building Global Bonds One Customer at a Time
From http://www.smallbiztrends.com 1425 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 1, 2008 4:53 pm
The relationship between you and your overseas customer shouldn't end when a sale is made.
If anything, it requires more attention.
Once you've completed the initial export transaction, you must expect to provide a broad spectrum of “complimentary” services in order to encourage repeat business. In this article we'll talk about the kind of f
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