Thursday, April 25, 2024

How Saudi Arabia Is Becoming a Hot Spot For Global Technology Manufacturing

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Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation has already brought change and growth to the nation's economy and society, with technology, tourism, and sports gaining global attention. 

Now Saudi Arabia has set its intentions on advanced manufacturing, and one company, Alat (Arabic for "machine"), is taking the lead to make the country a new global center for advanced and sustainable industry.

Learn how Saudi Arabia is becoming a hot spot for global technology manufacturing with sustainable practices in mind.  Here's how.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Top Global Artificial Intelligence Markets

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This report, "Top Global Artificial Intelligence Markets," presents a brief overview of top Al global hubs outside the United States. Each country includes an Al ecosystem overview, government incentives and policies, education and research institutions, leading events, and industry groups.

The initial markets for this report were selected based on global rankings, the highest number of Al companies concentrated there, venture capital, and related research institutions.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Energizing Zimbabwe's Export Growth: ZimTrade

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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.

Monday, April 22, 2024

Today in Global Small Business: Trends in Globalization

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

  • Books, reports, and articles that discuss trends in globalization.
  • The KOF Globalization Index measures the economic, social and political dimensions of globalization.
  • Why our world needs biggest restraint in biggest-ever election year.
  • Quote of the week:  "Think about the race of artificial intelligence … think about the geopolitical tension and the threat of fragmentation we will have to deal with over the next years. The higher debt levels after the pandemic and the energy price hikes, which has shrunk our fiscal space to finance transformation, and given ... very little growth perspective of the global economy." – Germany’s Minister of Finance Christian Lindner, cited from a Davos meeting January, 2024
  • The State of Globalization in 2023.
  • DHL Global Connectedness Report 2024.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Rainbow of Awesome

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"You are like a rainbow of awesome!" – Valerie Stark

Friday, April 19, 2024

Women Entrepreneurs Are a Dynamic Force in Global Growth

Entrepreneurs are among the most dynamic drivers of global economic growth, and women are laying claim to the role in greater numbers than ever.  In the U.S., for example, research shows that women-owned businesses are growing at twice the rate of all others. Yet, according to the World Bank, women continue to face enormous obstacles, including powerful social constraints, limited time and a lack of training. 

Questions addressed in the discussion hosted by The Milken Institute and moderated by Rick Smith, Co-Founder and Managing Director, CrossCut Ventures:  How have today's most successful female entrepreneurs triumphed over the most challenging circumstances, and what still threatens to derail them? How can we continue to expand opportunities for women to truly level the playing field?

To learn more about the fierce force of women entrepreneurs, visit Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

From Startup to Global Expansion: 5 Tips

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Since more than 95% of global consumers live outside of the U.S., reaching new customers transnationally can help you expand your business market, profits, and revenue.

Should you go global at the outset or wait until you and your team are in the ready state?

Here are five tips on how to scale from startup to global expansion.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

How Much Would You Pay for a Good Night's Sleep?

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The “sleep economy,” which includes everything from mattresses to wearable devices to supplements and more, is booming and is projected to reach a record high of $585 billion for 2024 – it's biggest year yet for the sleep industry.

How much would you pay for a good night’s sleep? For many people, the answer is “a lot.” Americans (and the rest of the world) are desperate for better sleep — and they’re spending more and more money to get it.

Find out where the trends are headed to get good rest.  The sleep economy wakes up.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Worldly: Know What You Need to Know

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Built by industry experts and relied on by market-leading brands and manufacturers, Worldly provides your business with the insights needed for impact improvement, compliance, and disclosure.

Spot trends, learn about compliance, and find more sustainable materials.

There is always room for improvement.  Know what you need to know.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Today in Global Small Business: Emerging Markets Are Exercising Greater Global Sway

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Arc of a Perfect Circle

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"The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle." – Nicolaus Copernicus

Friday, April 12, 2024

CPGs Need to Rewrite Their Growth Playbooks in 2024

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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. We [Bain] conclude by looking ahead to the most pressing issues that will shape CPGs’ strategic agendas in 2024 and beyond.

The consumer products sector has enjoyed another year of tremendous growth, but there are telling signs that CPGs need to rewrite their growth playbooks in 2024.