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2009 GlobeTrade World Conference

ldelaney — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:32:40 CDT

2009 GlobeTrade Small Business & Entrepreneurship World Conference

Borderbusting Strategies That Drive Exceptional Global Business Growth

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Chicago, IL USA

To be placed on our mailing list, email GSBEWC@globetrade.com

Rules of Conduct

ldelaney — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:27:34 CST

We request that visitors, peers and contributors honor these Top 10 Rules of Conduct. Failure to do so will result in a deletion of your comment and/or content and if disruptive enough, your membership.

1. Be respectful.
2. Play nicely with others.
3. Do not use offensive language.
4. Welcome everyone's input.
5. Report inappropriate behavior (team@globetrade.com or call 773-381-1700).
6. Act in good faith (only publish content that you own or have permission to publish from someone else).
7. Do not spam or self-promote.
8. Toot the global community spirit horn loud and clear.
9. Share your knowledge and experience -- collaborate with your peers wherever and whenever you can.
10. Have fun.

Meet Your Peers (fellow Borderbusters)!

ldelaney — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:26:04 CST

Tell us about yourself but be sure to create a profile first!

Annual Conference & Events

ldelaney — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:18:29 CST

From time to time, we will update you on workshops, seminars and conferences. Check back with us periodically.

Websites to Go Global

ldelaney — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:17:23 CST

Places to visit to help you get started going global.

1. The Federation of International Trade Associations

2. globalEDGE

3. GlobeTrade.com

4. International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce

5. MyExports

6. Office of International Trade, U.S. Small Business Administration

7. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development

8. Stat-USA / Internet

9. The U.S. Commercial Service

10. The U.S. Government Export Portal

11. UPS Global Advisor

12. SME Toolkit

Scribd

ldelaney — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:13:34 CST

Laurel Delaney is passionate about making going global easy.

Here is more of her work to help YOU go global.

Entrepreneur Columns

ldelaney — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:34:51 CST

Borderbuster on Squidoo

ldelaney — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:12:22 CST

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.

Welcome!

ldelaney — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:08:42 CST

A Wikiground for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Interested in Going Global

Welcome to our new GlobeTrade wiki community -- your place to build, connect, communicate and grow global with your peers! We hope you like what you see, learn a lot in the process and discover there are no boundaries to growing your business.

YOU: Your World

ldelaney — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:48:50 CST

This wiki is built for YOU so get started exploring, evolving and growing global. Start a thread. Ask a question. Share your knowledge. Post your profile.

The world awaits you!

About This Wiki

ldelaney — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:17:39 CST

This wiki is intended to be a communication platform that creates value for individuals interested in growing a business globally and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and protected by Global TradeSource, Ltd. and GlobeTrade.com.

If you are not the addressee, note that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this vehicle is prohibited.

©2008 Global TradeSource, Ltd. (GlobeTrade.com). All rights reserved.

Global Tool Kit

ldelaney — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:16:22 CST

Find out how to convert U.S. dollars to Euros or what time it is in China.

It's all here.

Borderbuster e-Newsletter

ldelaney — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:15:55 CST

Borderbuster provides basic tools, concepts, and insights that empower you to quickly and easily grow your business globally.

Discover why fast-track entrepreneurs, growth-minded small businesses, and top executives from Ameritech, Verizon, IBM, and Dun & Bradstreet, together with thought leaders from the University of Chicago, Princeton, Northwestern, and Harvard all subscribe to Borderbuster.

Don’t miss out! Sign up by clicking on yellow button above. We welcome your readership.

Books to Go Global

ldelaney — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:17:37 CST

Books that change how the world does business.

Start and Run a Profitable Exporting Business (Self-Counsel Business Series) by Laurel Delaney

Handbook of Research on International Entrepreneurship (Elgar Original Reference)

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman

The Next Global Stage: The Challenges and Opportunities in Our Borderless World by Kenichi Ohmae

The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade by Pietra Rivoli

The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger by Marc Levinson

The 86 Percent Solution: How to Succeed in the Biggest Market Opportunity of the Next 50 Years by Vijay Mahajan, Kamini Banga

GlobeTrade: The Company

ldelaney — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:13:14 CST

GlobeTrade is a leading management consulting and marketing solutions company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses go global. Our mission is simple: to make going global easy by giving you the tools, resources, and knowledge you need.

In today’s fiercely competitive economy, it’s the entrepreneurs and small business owners of the world (read ChangeThis.com) who are turning to global trade, discovering accelerated growth and big profits, and reshaping the new world economy. You can too—and in the process, you can discover there are no boundaries to growing your business.

Help Desk

ldelaney — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:12:18 CST

Got a question?

We're here to help. Email team@globetrade.com or contact us the good-old-fashioned way. Call 773-381-1700.

Articles to Go Global

ldelaney — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:08:34 CST

Start here.

The Global Small Business Blog

ldelaney — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:01:08 CST

The definitive blog for entrepreneurs and small businesses interested in going global.

Share Your Successes!

ldelaney — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:39:14 CST

What have you done lately to bust a border with your business? How did you do it? What challenges did you overcome? What did you learn? We want to hear about your global success stories!

Contact Us

ldelaney — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:08:54 CST

Whether our clients are in China or Chicago, they expect the highest level of services and access to our global capabilities.

Although this wiki is fairly comprehensive, it is not intended to replace our services. Feel free to contact us for further assistance.

Global TradeSource, Ltd. (est. 1985)
Online Arm: GlobeTrade.com
6807 N. Lakewood, Suite LL
Chicago, IL 60626 USA 773-381-1700 Office
773-381-7303 Fax
team@globetrade.com

If you have questions about Laurel’s work or availability, please feel free to contact us directly at ldelaney@globetrade.com