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GLOBAL
Markets Return To Records, Fueled By Tech
Via The New York Times: Wall Street climbed to a record on Wednesday, lifted by shares of technology companies and adding to a rally that was fueled by expectations for large-scale economic stimulus from the incoming Biden administration. Read More
Business Travel Will ‘Snap Back’ Sooner Than People Think
Via Yahoo Finance: A chief executive and chairman of commercial real estate said he believes business travel will come roaring back soon, and it will be a bandwagon effect. Read More
EU Leaders Agree To Keep Borders Open But Want To Limit Travels
Via Rutland Herald: European Union leaders agreed that borders should remain open and assessed more measures to counter the spread of coronavirus variants during a video summit Thursday. Read More
SALES
Useful Technology That Can Improve Small Business Sales Operations
Via TechSpective: Sales are the lifeblood of every business. Even if all other business operations are smooth, performance in other areas won’t pay the bills. And for that reason, it’s imperative to devote the necessary resources to improve your sales operations. Read More
3 Tips To Get Your Website To Work For You
Via Forbes: An efficient business website can help you get in front of your audience, increase sales, and show customers who you are. Read More
Pitch Perfect: 25 Tips for Virtual Sales Calls
Via Business 2 Community: In sales, you have only one shot to deliver the right message. In order to win the virtual sale, you must use the right delivery to convey the right message to the right prospect. Read More
DEMAND GEN
How To Troubleshoot Your Third-Party Demand Gen Program
Via CMS Wire: Third-party demand gen is an important pipeline for B2B leads. Knowing these common issues and how to fix them will keep this revenue source flowing. Read More
Inbound Marketing: The Biggest Shifts Happening In Marketing Strategy
Via Business 2 Community: If 2020 taught us anything at all, it’s that strategic planning and preparation is key. Read More
STRATEGY
Six Tips For A Future-Proof Remote Work Strategy
Via Forbes: As businesses learn what true agility means, they are rethinking their operating models and strategies, including how and where people will work in the future. Read More
Riding Out The Wave Of Disruption
Via Strategy & Business: A new mathematical model helps incumbent firms forecast consumer response to novel tech offerings. Read More
Ways To Ensure You Create A Growth Strategy That Boosts Ongoing Scalability
Via Business Matters: With a vaccine imminent, you’re looking to scale quickly and focus on growth. Ensure your company’s ready to receive your future success. Read More
ASIA PACIFIC
Most Major Economies Are Shrinking. Not China’s.
Via The New York Times: The Chinese economy grew 2.3 percent last year, the country’s National Bureau of Statistics announced on Monday in Beijing. Read More
The ‘Superpower’ That Led This Woman To The Top Of Twitter’s Asia-Pacific Business
Via CNBC: Maya Hari, the second-ever vice president of Twitter’s Asia Pacific operations, said uncovering this skill has been a cornerstone of her career. Read More
Tech-Enabled Firms In Singapore Among The Fastest Growing Companies
Via The Straits Times: Companies that adopt technology to provide an innovative twist to their businesses are thriving, according to a list of the fastest growing companies in Singapore. Read More
EUROPE + UK
UK Must Resist The Itch To Meddle With The Tech Sector
Via FT: Start-ups can thrive under Brexit if the government avoids mistakes. Read More
EU Hails Biden’s ‘New Dawn’ But Wants Tough Tech Rules
Via IT News: The European Union hailed Joe Biden’s inauguration as US president as a “new dawn” for Europe and the United States, while insisting US technology companies should be regulated to stop the “dark forces” of hate speech online. Read More
London Remains Europe’s Dominant Startup Investment Magnet, But It’s Not All Good News For UK Tech
Via Forbes: Figures published indicate that VC investment in Europe was at record levels last year, despite the pandemic. London remains the main destination for funds, but it’s not all good news. A separate investment tracker suggests funding for very new businesses is down. Read More
NORTH AMERICA
Startups Are Surging As Entrepreneurs Chase Their Dreams Despite The Pandemic
Via WBEZ Chicago: Ignoring the struggling economy, risk-takers are driving business creation. Read More
Biden Urged To Protect Consumers’ Online Privacy
Via Al Jazeera: Advocacy groups urge new US president to ban facial recognition technology, not appoint officials linked to tech firms. Read More
Amazon Offers To Help Biden Administration With COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Via USA Today: Amazon is offering help to President Biden with rollout of the COVID vaccine, while seeking to get employees inoculated as soon as possible. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE: THE NETHERLANDS
A Quick Guide To Business Etiquette In The Netherlands
Via Globig: A quick guide to business etiquette in the Netherlands that includes dress, how to negotiate, email, social media use, and how to network effectively. Read More
Discover The Work Of The Golden Age Painters
Via Google Arts and Culture: The Dutch Golden Age was a period in the history of the Netherlands in which Dutch trade, science, military, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. Roughly spanning the 17th century, the first section was characterized by the Thirty Years’ War, a war fought across central Europe between 1618 and 1648 that resulted in one of the most destructive conflicts in human history. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: PAUW: “Memories”
Via YouTube: Pauw is Dutch for peacock. This band, likewise, will stun you with shimmers you catch from the corners of your eyes. Watch Here
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