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
3 Tips For International Market Success
Via Entrepreneur: Venturing into international markets may seem scary, but these three tips will help your company succeed in any global market. Read More
Global Growth Fears, Fed Reserve Rate Hike Keep US Dollar Propped Up
Via Business-Standard: The dollar wobbled around just below multi-decade peaks on Tuesday, as traders waited on a rate hike from the US Federal Reserve. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
What unusual world record was set on the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
Why Meaningful, Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities Are The Key To Engaging Your Top Talent
Via Forbes: New research shows that implementing volunteering programs is as valuable for your company and your staff as it is for the community these programs serve. Read More
Sales
4 Steps To Reengage Lost Opportunities
Via LinkedIn/Sam Nelson: Having an effective lost opportunity strategy can be a gold mine for quick wins that have a high probability of closing. If you haven’t put a strong effort into this in the past, you probably have quite a few juicy opportunities hiding here. Read Here
How To Cold Call: Best Script And Tips For Cold Calling
Via YouTube/Patrick Dang: A lot of people believe cold calling is dead, but the truth is, it’s alive and well as long as you use the right methodology. View More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Portugal
Business Culture In Portugal
Via Expatica: Learn all about the particularities of Portuguese business culture, hierarchy, negotiations, and business etiquette in Portugal. Read More
A Brief History of Portugal’s Beautiful Azulejo Tiles
Via Culture Trip: We see them adorning churches, houses, and city walls, but when did Portugal’s azulejos become the cultural icon that they are today? Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Coisas Bunitas: by Sara Tavares
Via YouTube: Sara Tavares is a singer from Lisbon whose music is influenced by her Cape Verde heritage. She represented Portugal at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest and, in 2000, won a Globo de Ouro for Best Portuguese Singer. Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
How Far Can You Go By Train In 5 Hours?
Via Chronotrains: This map shows you how far you can travel from each station in Europe in less than 5 hours. See More
India To Be Fastest-Growing Economy, Engine Of Global Growth
Via Business Standard: The economic activity in India has witnessed a sharp recovery to pre-pandemic levels on the back of a rapid and widespread rollout of the vaccination program. Read More
Europe’s Economy Surprisingly Grew Last Quarter, Easing Recession Fears (For Now)
Via CNN: Europe’s economy grew unexpectedly in the second quarter of this year, allaying concerns — for now — that the continent may have slid into a recession. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
At 17 kms long, the Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Europe. The world record for the largest dining table was set when around 15,000 people were served lunch on the bridge for the inauguration celebrations!
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