| Globig Weekly Global Growth Newsletter The global scene is constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. You’ll want to stay in the know and we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s weekly curation of insights on how to expand your business, locally and globally. We’re also including more content directly focused on expanding into new markets: insider knowledge on marketing, sales, demand generation, strategy, regulations, culture and more. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co. |
 GLOBAL The US And Britain Are Vaccinating At A Blistering Pace—With Very Different Results Via Fortune: In addition to vaccinating millions, Britain introduced something much more controversial in its efforts to stamp out COVID-19: a lengthy lockdown. Read More US Imposes Stiff Sanctions On Russia, Blaming It For Major Hacking Operation Via The New York Times: After years of wrist slaps under President Donald J. Trump, the new measures are intended to have a noticeable effect on the Russian economy. Read More Engage And Compete With China To Boost Washington’s Economic Recovery Via The Seattle Times: While maintaining the Trump tariffs in the near term, the Biden administration recognizes that the previous policy confronting China was a failure that burdened US consumers with higher prices. Read More |
 AUTOMATION Life Inside The Self-Optimizing AI Automated Company Via Forbes: Business is becoming increasingly automated. Not just in terms of software chatbots designed to deal with customer queries online, but at a lower substrate level where the real operational mechanics of the business happen on a day-to-day basis. Read More Unlocking Powerful Efficiency Wins For Your Business With Hyper-Automation Via IOL: With South African businesses now settling into various forms of remote and hybrid working, many leaders are looking to consolidate the gains of newly digitized business and operational processes, says the writer. Read More Businesses Plan To Invest More In Automation To Ease Workflow Via Enterprise Talk: Business leaders globally focus on contactless solutions and advanced technology amid the pandemic to optimize daily workflow and reduce challenges. Read More |
 STRATEGY Strategy In Monopoly, And In Business Via The Lacunia Daily Sun: The secret to winning Monopoly is NOT by being a cutthroat competitor. No, the secret is in identifying property trades that are actually win-win (positive sum, if you will) solutions. Read More Reflections From A CTO: How To Combat Extreme Market Disruption With Tech, Talent And Data Via Forbes: Here are the three key technology strategies and investments we made to remain resilient, innovate quickly, overcome complexity and continue to grow. Read More Top Tips To Develop Your Small Business In 2021 Via Business Cloud: Are you looking to grow and develop your small business in 2021? Click here to find out some top tips that might fit perfectly within your plan and vision. Read More |
 TESTING 6 Mistakes You’re Making In Facebook Ads Via Business 2 Community: If your agency offers Facebook Ads, you can leverage Facebook’s wide audience and excellent features to bring your clients more qualified leads. Read More What Is Remarketing? Re-Engaging Customers Via Email Via G2 Learning Hub: Remarketing is a way to re-engage with website visitors through targeted ads, generating more relevant leads and brand awareness. Check out our complete guide to remarketing. From setting up to optimizing to launching your campaign, we’ve covered it all. Read More 10 Best Startup Hacks That Assure Success & Growth Via Vizaca: In order to expand a business, it is essential for entrepreneurs to market their products effectively. There are many difficulties down the road. However, scalability is achievable with the best startup hacks and strategies. Read More |
| ASIA PACIFIC China’s Economy Is Booming. Shoppers Are Skittish Anyway. Via The New York Times: The world’s traditional growth engine reported an 18.3 percent leap in the first quarter. But consumers and small businesses aren’t fully sharing in the spoils. Read More Thailand Readies Restrictions As Coronavirus Cases Surge Via Brecorder: Thailand reported 1,543 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the sharpest increase since the start of the pandemic and the fourth record rise this week, prompting authorities to prepare new restrictions that would include closing schools and clubs. Read More |
| EUROPE + UK How Will Britain Defend Its Financial Fief After Brexit? Via The New York Times: Other European cities are eating away at Britain’s edge in financial services. The government is trying to find ways to keep it. Read More How Do You Cope With VAT On Your Exports Under The New Brexit Rules? Via The Evening Standard: Now Britain is no longer in Europe’s VAT system, traders are struggling with the sales tax minefield. Read More More Than 440 Finance Firms Are Moving Assets Worth Over $1.2 Trillion To The EU Post-Brexit Via Markets Insider: Over 440 financial firms are moving offices, employees, legal entities and assets out of the UK after Brexit. Dublin gained most in the relocation. Read More |
| NORTH AMERICA Moving Canada’s Blue Economy Out Of The Shallows Via Business In Vancouver: Canada needs to get its Aquaculture Act together if it wants to tap its ocean potential, industry says. Read More Pandemic Destroyed Fewer US Businesses Than Feared, Fed Study Shows Via Reuters: Fewer than 200,000 businesses in the United States may have failed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lighter toll than initially feared and one that may have had relatively little impact on unemployment, according to Federal Reserve research. Read More Canada-US Trade Faces ‘Critical Moment’ That Demands Urgent Action, Businesses Warn Via CTV News: North American trade is facing a ‘critical moment’ in the ongoing aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, say Canadian business leaders as they embark on a concerted campaign to fortify ties with the United States. Read More |
| A BIT OF CULTURE: Portugal Business Etiquette In Portugal Via Passport 2 Trade: The knowledge of cultural aspects of your Portuguese partner can help you to overcome potential difficulties in communication. Relevant issues when you start business relationships in Portugal, you should know some basic rules of business. Read More Portuguese Art: A Little History (And Where To Find It) Via Be Portugal: Learn about Portuguese art in all its forms and the museums you should visit. From tiles, to sculpture and painting, there’s a lot to discover in Portugal. Read More [Video] Song Of The Week: Madrepaz: Bonanza Via YouTube: Positively compared to The Beatles, Madrepaz brings pleasing harmonies and a laidback attitude. Watch Here You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube! |
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