CRM Migration

A new appreciation for the customer is sweeping across Europe as more of the continent’s businesses invest billions of dollars in CRM software.

SBA Network of U.S. Export Assistance Centers

This Small Business Administration page offers contact information for the SBA’s U.S Export Assistance Centers around the country.

Center on Japanese Economy and Business

This research center based at Columbia Business School doesn’t offer a pretty site, but its publications are noteworthy.

Ship It!

Because of its ability to link people around the world, the Internet is causing a global logistics transformation. Moving goods and dealing with customs and tariffs is still hard, but software automation and supply-chain suites are starting to help the process.

Branding Asia

This site, edited by Dr. Paul Temporal, author of “Branding in Asia,” features much practical information for organizations operating in Asia-Pacific markets. Feature articles discuss extending brands to markets receptive to luxury brands from the West; the brand dilemmas encountered with mergers and acquisitions; and more. It’s an excellent resource topped off with a free monthly email newsletter.

Export Portal – US Department of Commerce

Export Portal offers far-reaching resources about trade and exporting. Featured on the site is an online guide, “Get International Trade Assistance,” which provides information and a collection of helpful links on expanding businesses to include trade. The site also includes links to US government Websites dealing with trade and export, which feature statistics, market research, advocacy, a calendar of events and more. Finally, the site … [ Read more ]

Unsung Heroes

“How Europe’s Establishment welcomes immigrants in the future could play a big part in promoting economic growth–and stifling the hatreds and fears that have bedeviled immigrants for years.”