How To Save On Startup Legal Costs In The US
While all businesses are unique in their legal needs and the costs associated with those legal needs, there is no way around certain legal costs of starting a business. There are however ways to control those costs. With hourly rates ranging from $50 – $1200 per hour in the United States, hiring an attorney or […]
EU-US Privacy Shield: What Does It Mean For Your SMB?
On July 12, 2016, the European Commission adopted the EU-US Privacy Shield, and as of August 1, companies can self-certify their compliance under the Privacy Shield. The Privacy Shield is the successor to the EU-US Safe Harbor Framework, which was invalidated by the Court of Justice of the European Union late last year. This article provides a high […]
Brexit Impact Series #2: Brexit For Startups- 8 Important Factors
If you’re considering starting up a business in the UK or opening an office there, you’re probably wondering if and how Brexit could impact your plans. The reality is that for today, nothing has really changed from a regulatory perspective. The UK government as of this date has not triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon […]
Brexit Impact Series #1- How Does The UK Leaving The EU Impact Your Global Business?
Brexit Impact Series #1 Globig is monitoring changes happening in the UK and the EU due to Brexit and we will keep you updated on our Brexit Impact Blog Series. We are also creating a deeper analysis and step-by-step guide for our Globig members, including key policy areas that will be impacted, regulatory changes,and other tactical assistance needed to navigate these complex […]
Go Global Go Big Podcasts- Hot Summer Listening
Does your summer include hiking, biking, long walks and sitting by the pool? That’s the perfect time to take in a great podcast about international expansion and we have a few you won’t want to miss. Listen in for some summer time fun. 1. GLOBIG PODCAST: International B2B Content and Influencer Marketing Gobig recently had […]
How Meeker’s Internet Trends 2016 Affect Your Global Business
Mary Meeker’s highly anticipated yearly Internet Trends Report was released last week. The Report covers a range of topics from internet and smartphone use to global economics and innovative technology. The Report documents the flattening of internet user growth and the continued slowing of global economic growth, but the quick increase in highly disruptive technology. […]
Breaking News: Globig Goes Big
It’s always exciting, especially as a startup to get some media attention and appreciation for what you’re doing. This week, BizWest Media, Colorado’s business magazine featured Globig and wrote a very nice review about what we’re doing to help US companies expand international and companies from other countries expand into the US. You can read the full […]
International Expansion Site Globig Launches ‘ASK GLOBIG EXPERTS’
Globig Now Offers A Free Service For Companies To Get Their Pressing Questions Answered By International Experts If you’ve ever considered taking your business into international markets while working for a company with limited resources, you’ll understand this particular challenge – researching extensively to understand a given market, putting together a strategic plan, and then wishing you had access to […]
7 Months: A Founder’s Journey & Learnings So Far
TAKING THE PLUNGE: I left a great job at a technology company in the summer of 2015 to start my own company. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, and I did it to solve what has been a major pain for me at several companies where I’ve worked. The problem I’m tackling is the […]
Safe Harbor Replacement Announced Today: EU-US Privacy Shield
A new transatlantic data transfer agreement was announced today between the EU and the US. The new EU-US Privacy Shield will replace the Safe Harbor agreement, which was invalidated by the European Court of Justice last October. This announcement came two days after the deadline, set by European National data protection agencies, passed on Sunday, January 31, […]