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Common Hurdles Of International Entrepreneurship And How To Overcome Them
Via The Independent: Here are some insights into navigating international business growth and activity, along with some advice on how to overcome the challenges business owners may face along the way. Read More

Consumers Curb US Economic Growth In First Quarter, Inflation Cools
Via The Globe And Mail: US GDP grew at a 1.3% annualized rate from January through March, down from the advance estimate of 1.6% and notably slower than the 3.4% pace in the final three months of 2023. Read More

Are you familiar with the symbol of the Day of the Dead? What is she called, and where did she originate?

The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!

Type II Fun: Embracing Hard Fun for Personal Growth
Via Psychology Today: Discover how challenges that are not fun in the moment—but rewarding in retrospect—can grow resilience, deepen life satisfaction, and lead to transformative personal growth. Read More

The Future Of Demand Generation
Via Insightly: Demand generation encompasses all activities that help attract, engage, & convert likely customers. Here are 4 steps to drive demand gen results. Read More

14 Best Demand Generation Strategies To Uplift Your Pipeline In 2024
Via Lead Forensics: Demand generation is an essential part of marketing – instead of chasing after leads, you lay the groundwork and let the leads come to you. Read More

From The Military To The Workforce: How To Leverage Veterans’ Skills
Via McKinsey & Company: Traditional ways of hiring make it harder for veterans to land civilian jobs. A new approach could help veterans and add $15 billion to the US economy. Read More

Diversity And Inclusion: Hiring Veterans Is Part Of Creating An Inclusive Culture
Via CGT Vets: Cultivate a diversity and inclusive organizational culture by hiring veterans who channel their experience for enhanced success. Read More

Business In Mexico: 12 Essential Etiquette Tips
Via EDC: Learn important tips when doing business in this fascinating country. Read More

From Skulls To Frida Kahlo: Your Guide To Mexican Folk Art
Via Amigo Energy: Explore the beautiful, magical, and enchanting world of Mexican folk art, its storied history, talented artists, and influence on the world. Read More

[Video] Song Of The Week: Los Cogelones- Mexica
Via YouTube: Los Cogelones is an indigenous experimental rock group from Mexico City. Watch Here

You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!

Confidence Rebounds Among European Business Leaders, Yet Their Prospects Are Better Outside Europe
Via PRN: Business confidence among CEOs and Chairs of many of Europe’s largest companies rebounds to the highest level since May 2022. Read More

India Records Bumper Economic Growth As Election Draws To A Close
Via CNN: India’s economy grew by over 8% in the fiscal year to March 31, giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi a boost just hours before national elections draw to a close. Read More

UK Enacts A New Digital Regime Regulating The Conduct Of Major Tech Platforms
Via Skadden: The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority will have the ability to regulate the conduct of major tech platforms with the passage of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. Read More

La Calavera Catrina is the enduring symbol of la Dia de los Muertos. Despite her status now, she actually originated in a satirical comic that made fun of Mexico’s middle class for claiming indigenous roots, despite being primarily of European heritage.

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