GLOBIG GLOBAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER
The ways to grow locally and globally are constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. Stay in the know – we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s bi-weekly curation of news and insights on how to build velocity and grow your business, locally and globally. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co.
GLOBAL GROWTH
IMF Chief Says The Global Economy Has Shown Resilience In The Face Of COVID, War And High Rates
Via WTOP News: The global economy has shown “remarkable resilience’’ but still bears deep scars from the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising interest rates, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday. Read More
CEOs Say Political Uncertainty Poses Greatest Risk To Business Growth
Via Investopedia: CEOs said geopolitics and political uncertainty could pose the greatest threat to business growth in the next three years, according to a KPMG survey. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
Costa Rica is known for pre-Columbian stone spheres. Which culture created them?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
Celebrate To Win
Via Harvard Business Review: Most of us don’t have a good plan to celebrate accomplishments. Individuals and organizations tend to have an “on-to-the-next” mindset, as though it is contrary to productivity and efficiency to relish, even briefly, reaching our objectives. Nothing could be further from the truth. Read More
Demand Generation
7 Proven Demand Generation Strategies For High-Quality Leads
Via Act-On: Demand generation marketing helps drive demand for a company’s product or services. Here is how to craft a successful demand gen strategy. Read More
8 Demand Generation Examples In Action And Why They Work
Via Outgrow: We have curated demand generation examples based on the classic demand generation strategies that companies have followed. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Employed And Experiencing Homelessness: What The Numbers Show
Via National Alliance To End Homelessness: The truth is that many do [work] – in fact, a 2021 study from the University of Chicago estimates that 53% of people living in homeless shelters and 40% of unsheltered people were employed, either full or part-time… Read More
Workplace Struggles For Deaf Employees
Via Forbes: Deaf people in corporate America have to jump through many hoops to get to where they want to be, professionally. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Costa Rica
Business Culture And Etiquette In Costa Rica
Via Biz Latin Hub: Before doing business in Costa Rica, it is important to understand the local business culture profoundly. Discover more here. Read More
Festivals And Cultural Celebrations In Costa Rica
Via Tours: Costa Rica is a country located in Central America and, like many of the Latin countries, it presents several and important events or celebrations. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Passiflora- Like a Tree
Via YouTube: Passiflora is a Costa Rican gypsy folk music band formed by the singer and guitarist Mariana Echeverría in 2011. Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
Global Trade Still Depends On 4 Billion Paper Documents Daily. The UK Is Trying To Change That
Via Fortune: The new legislation is significant because English law is used in international trade more than any other law. Read More
China Plans To Ease One Of The Biggest Hurdles For Foreign Business
Via CNBC: Chinese authorities are signaling a softer stance on once-stringent data rules, among recent moves to ease regulation for business, especially foreign ones. Read More
To Avert A “Lost Decade,” Africa Must Urgently Achieve Stability, Increase Growth, And Create Jobs
Via World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic outlook remains bleak amid an elusive growth recovery. According to the latest World Bank Africa’s Pulse report, rising instability, weak growth in the region’s largest economies, and lingering uncertainty in the global economy are dragging down growth prospects in the region. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
The Diquis. Their name means “great river” or “great water.” The spheres are also known as bolas de piedra. They were used for decoration.
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