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Which Countries Get the Most Paid Time Off? (Infographic)
A look at legal requirements for paid time off around the globe.
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Quality of Life Around the World: The Best and Worst Cities (Infographic)
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New York Fashion Week Is a Big Deal for Emerging Designers, Too
Building a Business
Attention Culturists, Political Junkies and Renegades: Here is Where to Launch Your Startup
While Silicon Valley, New York and Boston's entrepreneurial ecosystem get the most media attention, these hubs don't make sense for all companies. For our series The Grind, globe-trotting entrepreneur Jamie Wong gives us the skinny on other amazing locations to start a company.
By Jamie Wong
Tech
French Courts Force Google to Air Indiscretion on Homepage
Following a failed appeal, Google was ordered by French courts post a notice on its Google.fr homepage informing users that it would be paying a 150,000-euro fine over privacy violations.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Ladurée’s Sweet Ascent: How a Fad Food Is Spawning an International Empire
The Holder family has turned the Parisian bakery Ladurée -- famous for its macarons -- into a global brand that's about to open its first American flagship and venture into ecommerce.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
The Hurdles of Scaling Globally
While many startups envision expanding their business beyond their country's borders, scaling globally can present some unique challenges.
Tech
GoDaddy Begins Aggressive International Expansion in Latin America
The website domain registrar says it plans to expand into 52 countries in 30 languages within the next year and a half.
Thought Leaders
You Know Malala. Now, Meet Shiza.
As founder and CEO of the Malala Fund, Shiza Shahid is determined to help women around the world get access to an education. And she's learning a lot along the way.
Building a Business
How Local Franchises Are Becoming International Brands
With the support of the Commerce Department, company executives can travel to regions of interest and meet with potential investors, which may be the boost some franchises need to expand their concepts into international brands.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
Fast Food CEO: U.S. Government Making it Hard for Us to Grow
Andy Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has found it easier to set up shop in countries like Brazil and China rather than contend with U.S. government regulations.
By Katie Little
Building a Business
Start Up or Head to School? Depends on Where You Live.
Where you live could play a role in choosing between landing a degree or launching your own company.
Building a Business
Going Global: The Secret to Being Everywhere at Once
While scaling a business globally can be an exciting, it can also be challenging. Jamie Wong of Vayable offers up advice on how a lean startup can scale internationally.
By Jamie Wong
Tech
Top 10 Apps for Instant Messaging (Infographic)
A look at the features and popularity of web applications including the likes of WeChat, WhatsApp and Snapchat.
Entrepreneurs
The Most Expensive Cities for Expats (Infographic)
Eyeing an overseas career move or considering an exotic retirement? Choose your new homeland wisely.
Building a Business
Moving Your Business to Asia? Beware the Beijing Bump
The latest cost of living survey from ECA International shows that China became more expensive in 2013 and Japan less so.
Building a Business
The 10 Most Corrupt and Least Corrupt Countries in the World
Not sure where to set up shop abroad? Worried that foreign governments might try to shake you down? Find out which countries are squeaky clean and which are dirty when it comes to public sector corruption.
Building a Business
Why We Chose an Accelerator in Australia Over One in the U.S.
For our series College Treps, Matthew Fishman discusses why his startup traveled thousands of miles to participate in an accelerator, rather than join a local one.
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Fluffy Stuffed Animal Hits Apple’s Shelves in Japan, Europe
Boulder, Colo.-based Ubooly has raised $2.5 million in venture capital money and just recently blown its second Kickstarter campaign out of the water.
Building a Business
Can Endeavor Help Struggling Entrepreneurs Abroad and in the U.S.?
The global network of business leaders was supposed to help emerging-market entrepreneurs scale up, but now the organization is needed closer to home.
By Neil Parmar
Building a Business
Starting Up in the Developing World: More Risk, More Reward
Entrepreneurship consultant Sarah Green offers some perspective on starting up in the developing world, by way of Nigeria.
By Sarah Green
Business Ideas
How the U.S. Can Hold Foreign Laws Against You
The Lacey Act was the first real American conservation law, but changes in the law have made it too dangerous to conserve in its present form.
Business News
The Fastest-Growing Global Food Franchises
As more people around the world achieve the middle class, they can't seem to get enough of American fast food.
Building a Business
Following Weeks of Delays, East Coast Shipping en Route to Normalcy
Retailers that depend on goods shipped to the Port of New York and New Jersey have been tearing their hair out in recent weeks. But there's smooth sailing ahead.
Thought Leaders
Lack of Confidence, Fear of Failure Hold Women Back From Being Entrepreneurs
A new report measures the rates of female entrepreneurship and the sentiments of female business owners around the world.
Business Accounting
In Turkey, a Strange Dance Between Government and Entrepreneurs
Turkish startups receive substantial support from the government, yet many entrepreneurs disagree with state policies, writes Case Western's Michael Goldberg.
Human Resources
Business Owners More Optimistic About U.S. Economy
The latest survey of private-company executives by PricewaterhouseCoopers shows that almost two-thirds of U.S. business owners consider the U.S. economy growing.
Building a Business
International Online Shopping Expected to Almost Triple in Next 5 Years
Consumers are increasingly looking to buy goods across international borders, both to save money and to gain access to a greater variety of items.
Building a Business
Many Believe China Will Soon Overtake the U.S. as World’s Leading Superpower
A report from the Pew Research Center shows that many people across the world see China as on its way to becoming the dominant global superpower.