Business News
Japanese Gamers Left Waiting for Pokemon GO’s Home Launch
Nintendo's shares suffered a rare bad day since Pokemon GO took the world by storm, tumbling 13 percent on the disappointment.
By Reuters
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Building a Business
Developer of Nintendo’s Pokemon GO Aiming for Rollout to 200 Markets Soon
By Reuters
Marketing
4 Tips to Engage Multilingual Audiences on the Road to the Olympics
Marketers need to speak a lot of people's languages when the whole world is watching the Olympics.
Building a Business
Investors: Look Beyond Short-Term Strife in Emerging Markets
Investors willing to take short-term risks may see bountiful returns. Here are 3 tips on how to do that.
Building a Business
Remember the War-torn Balkans? Entrepreneurship There Is Now on the Rise.
The challenges can be big, but the opportunities are wide open.
Business Ideas
This Company Takes the Hassle out of Launching a Foreign Company in the U.S.
Launch your U.S. business in a matter of days, not months
By Matt Villano
Business News
Microsoft Sells Patents to Xiaomi, Builds ‘Long-Term Partnership’
Jonathan Tinter, corporate vice president at Microsoft, said the company was keen to tap into Xiaomi's young, affluent and educated users by having its products pre-installed on their devices.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Going Global: How to Optimize Your Site for Worldwide Conversions
Once you look at the many tools and solutions available for the major hurdles of optimizing your website, it doesn't seem as hard.
By Ann Smarty
Building a Business
Microsoft Retreats in Smartphone Battle, Laying Off More Than a Thousand
The U.S. company said it would shed up to 1,850 jobs, most of them in Finland, and write down $950 million from the business.
By Reuters
Building a Business
A Framework for Expanding Your Business Internationally
Global expansion can be great for your business, and even better for your local economy.
By Eric Samson
Building a Business
5 Things International Startups Should Know Before Joining a U.S. Accelerator
A U.S. accelerator is a great opportunity for any foreign-based startup. But they should focus on how to full advantage of the experience.
Building a Business
4 Solutions to Take Your Retail Business Global
Going global is easier than ever before, even for small mom and pop shops. Use these tips to build a solid global expansion strategy, and see where your business takes you.
By Scott Galit
Building a Business
7 International Cities That Welcome New and Expanding Businesses
Sure, they're exotic, but have you considered their biggest benefit: cost savings?
By Eric Samson
Building a Business
Learning From China’s Entrepreneurs
The approach to business from these Chinese leaders is a good example for U.S. entrepreneurs.
Thought Leaders
7 Tips for the International Entrepreneur
Don't be afraid to take your business global, but don't underestimate the power of jet lag.
By Ryan McMunn
Thought Leaders
Minding Your Manners When Dining Abroad
You don't mean to be rude anywhere but, when doing business internationally, you need to understand that what's polite in one society might shock you host in another.
Business News
Starwood Signs First U.S.-Cuba Hotel Deal Since 1959 Revolution
The company will operate two properties in Havana, with an intent to manage a third in the future.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Xerox’s New Tech Scans Documents in One Language Then Prints Them in Another
The Easy Translator Service is available through the company's multifunction printers, a web portal and an iOS and Android app.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Why Entrepreneurs Should Consider Cuba
Just think how your business may benefit from the Cuban's culture, entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to jump start their economy.
By Ryan McMunn
Building a Business
These 5 Tech Conferences Will Let You See the World
Feel like some international travel? Check out the following shows taking place this year in Sydney, Vienna and more.
Thought Leaders
4 Ways International Work Experience Helps Entrepreneurs Succeed
There is no better preparation for the globalizing economy than living and working in a different country.
By Kevin Xu
Marketing
International Holidays and Festivals Could Mean Big Business for Online Retailers
Traditional celebrations in Russia, China and Brazil are three largely unexplored -- and likely lucrative -- ecommerce markets.
By Oren Levy
Building a Business
3 Emerging Markets Entrepreneurs Should Be Watching and How to Approach Them
Here are three promising countries that offer entrepreneurs inviting business climates and rich opportunities.
Building a Business
4 Social-Media Campaigns That Demonstrate Brazil’s Passionate Digital Culture
Has your your global marketing campaign considered including Brazil?
Building a Business
4 Fundamentals for Evaluating an Overseas Expansion
The world is interconnected as never before but expanding into a foreign market retains its very steep learning curve.
By Zeynep Ilgaz
Building a Business
How to Tackle Your First International Meeting Like a Pro
Presenting at a conference in a different country can bring on a whole set of unique challenges. Make sure you are prepared for the unexpected.
By Jason Popp
Building a Business
5 Tips for Dominating Domestic and International Fronts Alike
Create a shared history between international offices and ask dispersed employees to help solve one another's challenges.
By Kevin Xu
Building a Business
How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on the Latin American Ecommerce Boom
Latin America is young, tech savvy, increasingly prosperous and open for business.
By Oren Levy