Business News
Who Is Jack Ma? Why the Billionaire Says Alibaba Isn’t the Chinese Amazon
The founder of the global eCommerce giant explained his business philosophy at the World Economic Forum.
By Nina Zipkin
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Building a Business
Preparing Your Sales Team to Go Global
Promoting a balanced work-life dynamic will make team members' sacrifices to accommodate global audiences relatively painless. And kick cultural faux pas to the curb.
By Josh Turner
Business News
Almost Half the World Will Be Online by the End of 2016
In the world's developed countries about 80 percent of the population use the internet.
By Reuters
Building a Business
New Study Finds the Global Gender Pay Gap Won’t Be Closed Until 2186
The World Economic Forum breaks down how far we have to go in its latest Global Gender Gap report.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
This CEO Has Helped Thousands — and He’s Just Getting Started
Lucky Iron Fish Founder Gavin Armstrong wants to do his part to eradicate hunger and iron deficiency all over the world.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
SMBs Confident in Global Economy Despite Upfront Concerns
Taking advantage of your current market will help you prepare for international business.
Business Ideas
6 Ways to Leverage Global Innovation to Grow Your Business
It's imperative to put ongoing innovation first if companies want to keep up in a globalized economy.
By Ed Sappin
Building a Business
Global Citizens Will Expand Your Company’s Reach — and Reputation
Even your own next-door neighbors may take offense to your branding. So, bring hire globally to bring a global perspective. Here's how.
Online Presence
5 Rules for Getting Global Customers
It's a big country, but it's a much bigger world. Transform your marketing strategy to lure customers everywhere.
Marketing
4 Tips to Engage Multilingual Audiences on the Road to the Olympics
Marketers need to speak a lot of people's languages when the whole world is watching the Olympics.
Thought Leaders
Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Entrepreneurship Is About Creating Change, Not Just Creating Companies’
The Facebook founder spoke with President Barack Obama at the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
Meet the Entrepreneur Whose Startup Raised $24 Million Thanks in Part to Mark Zuckerberg
Jeremy Johnson is the CEO and co-founder of Andela, a company that trains software developers in Africa and was the first investment for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
An Accelerated African Tech Ecosystem: Startups Driving Innovation
As the global population increases, it is important for accelerator programs to recognize the potential in untapped markets.
By Yossi Hasson
Building a Business
6 Rules for Effectively Leading Your Globally-Distributed Team
You can eliminate frustrations and optimize operations, even when your workforce is spread out all over the world.
Building a Business
Going Global: How to Optimize Your Site for Worldwide Conversions
Once you look at the many tools and solutions available for the major hurdles of optimizing your website, it doesn't seem as hard.
By Ann Smarty
Building a Business
A Framework for Expanding Your Business Internationally
Global expansion can be great for your business, and even better for your local economy.
By Eric Samson
Thought Leaders
7 Tips for the International Entrepreneur
Don't be afraid to take your business global, but don't underestimate the power of jet lag.
By Ryan McMunn
Business News
Business Travel Growth Lagging Due to Global Concerns
Dip in share prices and bond yields, along with the upcoming election has had an impact on the state of the global economy, causing a setback in business travel growth.
By Carly Okyle
Thought Leaders
4 Calls to Action for Entrepreneurs to Unite
Creating opportunities for all through capital, markets, talent and technology.
Building a Business
Xerox’s New Tech Scans Documents in One Language Then Prints Them in Another
The Easy Translator Service is available through the company's multifunction printers, a web portal and an iOS and Android app.
By Nina Zipkin
Entrepreneurs
More Than Half of Adults Think They Have What It Takes to Start Their Own Business
A new report examines how people view entrepreneurship around the world.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
3 Questions Entrepreneurs Must Answer to Succeed in Emerging Markets
There are immense opportunities, and challenges just as big, in the dynamic but unsettled markets of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Thought Leaders
7 Tricks for Never Forgetting Your Manners Anywhere in the World
Business can take you anywhere in this interconnected world but wherever you go, people think well of people who are polite.
Building a Business
China Remains Rich in Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Who Keep Calm
The scary headlines about the Chinese stock market obscure the larger facts about the giant nation's continuing growth.
By Ryan McMunn
Building a Business
3 Emerging Markets Entrepreneurs Should Be Watching and How to Approach Them
Here are three promising countries that offer entrepreneurs inviting business climates and rich opportunities.
Building a Business
Which Country Spends the Most Online? (Infographic)
Consumers are buying more online than ever before. Here's a breakdown of what ecommerce spending looks like across the globe.
Building a Business
These 5 Global Business Leaders Speak Multiple Languages. Should You?
Knowing several languages is an advantage in communication, focus and global influence.
By Ofer Shoshan