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 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

Dollar Holds Firm As Growth Fears Stalk Markets
Via CNBC: The dollar kept trade-sensitive currencies pinned near multi-year lows on Monday and the euro was under pressure as investors sought safety. Read More

How To Stay Competitive In An Economic Downturn
Via UrbanMatter: The following is a guide for businesses to not just survive but perhaps even thrive during an economic downturn or full-blown recession. Read More

TRIVIA QUESTION 

There is a very special temple in Rajasthan, India, that is dedicated to an animal not commonly held in high esteem. Which animal is it?

The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!

PERSONAL GROWTH

Want To Make All Your Arguments Win-Win? Stop Fighting And Start Brainstorming
Via NPR: It’s normal to avoid conflict. This episode gives you tools for turning what could be a heated argument into a constructive brainstorming session — so both parties feel like they are working together instead of against each other. Read More

Strategy

Imène Maharzi Shares The Hard Questions Investors Will Ask When Startup Fundraising
Via Globig: [Podcast] Globig talks with expert Imène Maharzi about the difficult questions that will arise for non-traditional founders in the fundraising process. Listen Here

How Marketing Leaders Should Prepare For A Recession
Via Campaign Live: All signs are pointing in the same direction: The U.S. is headed toward a recession. Read More

A BIT OF CULTURE:
India

Indian Business Etiquette
Via Business Culture: How best to fit in when doing business in India! Read More

Colorful Indian Street Art
Via Amusing Planet: Modern graffiti art is rare in India, but traditional hand painted street art is ubiquitous. From tea stall signs to election messages on walls, from mud flaps on rickshaws to whimsical messages behind trucks, from brashly painted deities to giant larger than life paintings of Bollywood heroes, everything in India is hand painted. Read More

[Video] Song Of The Week: O Re Jiya by Maati Baani
Via YouTube: Maati Baani (meaning the language of the Earth) is made up of vocalist Nirali Kartik and multi-instrumentalist and producer Kartik Shah. This song is world music at its finest, combining traditional North and South Indian music, and even including a rap solo. Watch Here

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

China’s Economy Just Had Its Best Month Since February
Via CNN: China’s huge manufacturing and service industries just saw their first month of growth since February, according to surveys published Thursday, as Covid restrictions were eased in many cities. Read More

Euro Zone Business Growth Slowed Sharply In June
Via Reuters: Business growth across the euro zone slowed further last month, according to a survey in which forward looking indicators suggested the region could slip into decline this quarter as the cost of living crisis keeps consumers wary. Read More

ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION

The rat! Thousands of rats live at Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Temple of Rats. Legend has it that the son of Karni Mata died but was allowed by Yama, the god of Death, to reincarnate as a rat. Now, tourists and local worshipers visit in droves.

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