Ace Your Global Expansion: 3 Tips
When expanding, choosing the right city, country, and continent can have lasting effects on a business--so choose correctly. Read more
Entering Global Markets
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Artificial Intelligence Is In, Zombies Are Out
Inc. asked future-focused experts how to make money in 2013 (and beyond). This distinguished fellow has four words for you: Zombies are played out. Read more
A Surprising Reason to Expand Overseas
You'd be surprised how important geography can be when it's time to sell your company. Read more
One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Going Global
OtterBox's CEO talks about a lesson he learned the hard way after expanding his business overseas. Read more
Living and Working in South Africa
What challenges does a businessperson face living in South Africa? Avondale's Bill Stewart shares his story of a year abroad in Johannesburg. Read more
High Fashion with Native Roots
Indigenous founder Scott Leonard blazes a trail from hardscrabble Andes villages to Saks and Bloomingdale's. Read more
Invincible Ball Brings Joy to Kids (& Lions)
Soccer balls from the One World Futbol Project stand up to life in a refugee camp. Read more
Going Global: It's Not If, But When
For many companies the complex and daunting task of operating globally is inevitable. Read more
Don't Put Your Customers at Risk
In the wake of the deadly meningitis contamination, your business needs to keep its supply chain squeaky clean. It's not enough to blindly trust your supplie... Read more
7 Tips to Find a Great Overseas Supplier
You've developed a product. So how do you find a cost-effective and reliable supplier? Read more
Expenses (& Perks) of Working Abroad
Expanding your business internationally may create new opportunities for employees to work abroad. Here's how to make the experience a positive one. Read more
5 Baby Steps Toward Going Global
Doing business abroad doesn't necessarily have to take a Herculean effort, especially if you sell your products or services online. Read more
Let the Marketplace Solve the Sanitation Crisis
Waste Enterprisers operates on the premise that human waste is the one truly infinite resource. Read more
4 Myths of Global Branding
What rights do you have when protecting your trademark internationally? You may be surprised. Read more
Buying a Small Business in a Foreign Country
Your hired experts and own personal research are essential tools for success when purchasing a small business in another country. Read more
The Emerging Market You're Probably Ignoring
Here's what you don't know about this market: More than half the population is under 25 years old--and that's a big business opportunity. Read more
10 Tips for the Global Power Player
Do you offer goods or services; imported, exported or serviced across national boarders? Here's a few simple steps to take charge of your global operation. Read more
The Price of Tea In China Does Matter for Small Business
Here's how U.S. relations with China, tensions in the Middle East, and economic problems in Europe impact even a little pizza shop in Pennsylvania. Read more
3 Questions to Ask Before You Go Global
You've built a strong U.S. business and are considering overseas expansion. How should you approach that decision? Here's how one company did it. Read more
3 Steps to Getting Apple's Manufacturing Back in the U.S.A.
The presidential debate stirred a debate about outsourcing jobs overseas. Here's how one expert believes Apple can bring manufacturing back home. Read more
5 Tips Before You Go Global
Expanding abroad isn't just about changing the language on your website and accepting foreign currency. Read more
5 Steps to Strong Global Partnerships
You shouldn't wait until you're big to become a global business--but you shouldn't try to do it alone, either. Here's how to build overseas partnerships that... Read more
Your Road Map to Going Global in Uncertain Times
Managing an international supply chain is getting riskier. Here's how to keep your product, your customers, and your company safe. Read more
Do Your Employees Skip Vacation? Don't Let Them
Most employees don't take the vacation time they're given. That's bad for them--and bad for your business. Read more
Software Is Eating Marketing
One VC argues that software is disrupting several industries in the 21st century, including marketing. Read more
How Zumba Fitness Turned Pirates Into a Street Marketing Team 
Each week, 12 million people in 125 countries take Zumba Fitness classes. Here, co-founder Alberto Perlman talks about how he protects the company's trademark. Watch video
How to Dramatically Improve SEO
Here's an easy way to determine what your customers want--and how to best meet their needs. Read more
Snapshot: Global Game Start-ups Getting Less Investment
According to a new report, investors are hesitant to fund game start-ups in 2012. However, the industry is seeing an increase in mergers and acquisitions. Read more
4 Creative Ways to Grow Your Business Using the Web
Take your business further than your budget. Think imaginatively to market your business online. Read more
'Made in the U.S.A.' Has Unexpected Cachet
Bucking a 30-year trend, more and more small businesses are manufacturing in the U.S., and exporting products abroad. The New York area leads the way. Read more
What's Your Powerful Brand Message? Think Local
The world is not flat. If you want to become a global business, the most important place to begin is at home. Read more
Report: Indeed.com Sells for $1 Billion
The job search website was acquired by Japan's Recruit Co. Ltd, but will remain an independent operating unit. Read more
Entrepreneurship Flourishes for 54 Hours in Iran
Startup Weekend, the pervasive entrepreneurship group that's held events in 100 countries, just held its first event in Iran. Read more
Global Expansion Do's & Don'ts
Global expansion is not for the faint of heart. But there's a way to improve your chances of building successful international operations. Read more
Start-up Task No. 1: Think Global
Planning a global strategy--even before you launch your first product--can help your company grow fast. Read more
