Quitting not just their regular jobs, but also the inconveniences they face, Millennials are increasingly opting for ‘work from home’ careers. Instead of worrying about running to their boring office cubicles, they're letting their work come to them. The model of working from 9 to 5 under the same roof as a bunch of other people is a practice that is increasingly being … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Starting a Business Overseas
Dreaming of starting a business overseas? It doesn't have to be a far-off fantasy. For many top US firms, going global is not a passing trend. According to CNBC, the US corporate tax rate--35%--is the world's highest, and that's why many of the Fortune 500 companies are offshoring. Google and Apple both get more than half their revenue overseas, according to the Harvard … [Read more...]
The Elephant In The Global Economic Room
As we head into the tail-end of the year, and what seems like a never-ending set of horror stories from across the globe keep dominating local headlines, I've found some of my economic and business thoughts inevitably turning overseas. Not to Europe – where I think the fundamentals are reasonably sound despite the various political and security challenges they're currently … [Read more...]
6 Things to Consider Before Taking Your Business Global
Going international with your business can boost profits, create more internal jobs and external opportunities, increase brand prestige, and more. It can even accommodate for seasonal fluctuations. But there's a tremendous amount of work behind a globalization strategy – and even more pressure for it to go smoothly. That's why you should always consider these six important … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Stay Competitive in a Global Job Market
America's job recovery is finally in full swing. However, jobs with decent pay and benefits are still proving to be elusive -- largely due to the increased competition caused by the surplus of supply and the internationalization of the labor market. It's even more difficult for those with significant disadvantages such as being currently unemployed, re-entering the … [Read more...]
Connecting People, Businesses, and Countries with Coffee
Sponsored by Singapore EDB: Connecting people, businesses, and countries is a tall order. How do you do it? What if you're a country that wants to establish a brand image as an innovative, creative, and high-tech place for businesses to capitalize on opportunities to do business successfully in Asia? That is exactly what Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) … [Read more...]
Women: Four Tips For Being Understood On International Conference Calls When English Is Your Second Language
We all have heard the saying, ‘It’s a small, small world.’ Do you know what invention makes the world really small? The international conference call (“ICC”). The ICC is ubiquitous in global business, and for good reason: it saves time and money. But the ICC can have a big impact on the influence of women at work. Let’s take a look at the problems women who speak English as … [Read more...]
Challenges and Opportunities for Business in Asia
The Asian market is growing quickly and there is high demand for Western products, but succeeding in business in Asia isn't a guarantee. To succeed in Asia in the long-term, you need to have a highly localized business strategy. Having an expert in this area on your team is critical to ensuring your business is positioned to achieve that long-term success. At the very … [Read more...]
Business Thought Leaders Tell Us What’s Next in Asia
Sponsored by Singapore Sessions: Did you know that according to Bloomberg, 66% of the world’s middle class will reside in Asia by 2030? Brands cannot ignore this shift because it presents a myriad of growth opportunities. However, it can be challenging for Western companies to adapt to Asian cultures and effectively market to Asian consumers. At the same time, Asian … [Read more...]
The World of Telecommuting [Infographic]
Telecommuting has been a hot topic for years, but earlier this year, it took center stage when Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer eliminated telecommuting for all employees. You can read some of my thoughts on that decision by following the previous link and by reading the transcription of my interview with NPR. I've published some informative infographics about telecommuting here on … [Read more...]