In the future, there will be two kinds of enterprises: those that go global and those that die. -- Laurel Delaney, Founder and President, GlobeTrade

Today the status quo is a prescription for disaster. The business climate of the 21st century is characterized by speed, change, and chaos. Companies have to continuously learn, adapt, innovate, create value, provide superior service and constantly look for new customers. How can this occur on a larger scale if we choose not do business with the world? It can't.

And did you know that 95 percent of the world's population lives outside the United States? That going global isn't really all that difficult? That when you determine your business is ready to go global, you are well on your way? That resources are aplenty on the Internet to help you expand overseas? Chances are, you're one of many business owners too busy to pay attention to anything other than running your company.

My goal here is to help you get your arms around a host of issues to help you expand your business globally.