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GLOBAL
Best Tips For Online Branding Your Global Business
Via Global Trade Mag: In the wake of the pandemic, it seems that there is no point in talking about expanding a business and going global. Yet, many companies are not scared of the virus that has disrupted the entire business world and still work on bringing their global expansion plans to life. Read More
Global Economy Can Shake Off Pandemic In 2021, Leaders Say
Via Cape Breton Post: Vaccines and fresh economic stimulus promised by US President-elect Joe Biden will give the global economy a chance to put the coronavirus pandemic behind it in 2021. Read More
AUTOMATION
After Years Of Dithering Companies Are Embracing Automation
Via The Economist: The pandemic has ushered more robots into factories, warehouses and back offices. They are here to stay. Read More
Rethinking Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Planning With Automation
Via Forbes: In the past, many organizations had disaster recovery plans that relied on the ability to turn to other business locations for assistance in times of crisis. If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that the potential for a global crisis is real. Read More
AI And Automation Are Linchpins For Post-Pandemic Business Success
Via CIO: In both the short term and the long term, and across back- and front-office applications, AI has the potential to add value to business workflows, augment employee capabilities, and harness the power of man and machine to improve customer experience. Read More
DATA
3 Fresh Ways To Use Data In Your Marketing
Via Business 2 Community: It seems like we have access to more data than ever, but are you using data effectively in your marketing? Read More
How To Become A Successful Data-Driven Business
Via Tech Radar: Why data will drive enterprises into the future. Read More
What Is Web Scraping? What You Need To Know About The Process Of Collecting Automated Data From Websites
Via Business Insider: Web scraping is the process of using automated software, like bots, to extract structured data from websites. Read More
ANALYTICS
What Is Business Analytics? Using Data To Predict Business Outcomes
Via CIO: Business analytics is the practical application of statistical analysis and technologies on business data to identify trends and predict business outcomes. Read More
9 Basic Financial And Analytics Metrics Every Startup Founder Should Know
Via Forbes: A startup cannot sustain value creation if its most basic and key metrics don’t add up. In this post, you will find nine essential metrics that every entrepreneur should know about and measure. Read More
ASIA PACIFIC
Biden Likely To Improve Ties With Asia, End ‘Silly Trade War’
Via Reuters: After four years of dealing with US President Donald Trump, Asia can expect President-elect Joe Biden to improve ties with traditionally supportive nations and end a “silly trade war” with China, Malaysia’s former premier Mahathir Mohamad said. Read More
The Next Wave Of Globalization: Asia In The Cockpit
Via Nikkei Asia: Don’t worry about the future of globalization. Make sure you have a place in it. Read More
EUROPE + UK
‘Gathering Storm’: EU Firms Say US-China Decoupling Is Hurting
Via Al Jazeera: Rivalry between US and China in tech is the biggest source of concern, European business groups say in a new report. Read More
EU Must Act To Profit From The UK’s Brexit Losses
Via FT: European companies need more responsive regulation that will let them compete with Britain. Read More
4 Ways Family Businesses Can Lead The Pandemic Recovery
Via The European Sting: COVID-19 pandemic has revealed an intergenerational crisis and urgent need for a better model of capitalism. With its long-term vision, stewardship and values-driven strategy, the family business model can be part of the global solution. Read More
NORTH AMERICA
US Small Businesses To Get More Cash As Pandemic Loan Program Re-Opens
Via Reuters: The US government on Monday was set to re-open its signature small business pandemic aid program with $284 billion in new funds and revamped rules that aim to get cash to the most needy businesses while stamping out fraud and abuse. Read More
The Economics Of Building And Advocating For Diversity
Via Vancouver Business Journal: A business owner learned about the importance of mentoring from his mentor and also learned business acumen along the way. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE: JAPAN
What Working For A Japanese Company Taught Me
Via Harvard Business Review: Back in the late 1970s, as a consultant to several Japanese computer giants, I read everything I could about Japanese business. It was all very interesting — interesting, but not particularly useful. When I became a line manager in 1981, I realized how little of what I’d read had any practical value. Read More
Evolution Of Japanese Art: From Modern To Contemporary Art
Via Time Out Tokyo: The creative explosion of Japanese art in the 20th century happened against a backdrop of a nation throwing off the cloak of isolation and embracing the world. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Macaroni Enpitsu: “Lemon Pie”
Via YouTube: The band’s name is meant to embody the creative process, and you can certainly see their creativity in this video. Watch Here
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