It takes a village to grow globally. You need partners, customers, employees and functional professionals in logistics, operations, international tax law, intellectual property and more. The bar is a little higher for selling internationally than selling down the street. For our hundreds of speakers over the years, we’ve heard two quotes over and over: “Why did we wait 10 … [More]
CEO Peer Advisory Boards Support Global Growth
Your company is scaling for growth, going global and managing outcomes. Or, as many of our CEOs call it, “navigating the voyage.” But who has your back? And who are the comparable peers who can ask tough questions and be a sounding board when the ship may need to make a 180-degree turn in another direction? That’s most important when you’re exporting and going global, … [More]
Faster Global Growth with World-Class Systems
Like any business owner or top-level executive, you think twice about the investments you make. You want to be wise and focus on growing revenue, reducing cost, improving processes and optimizing your human resources. That’s even more important when growing globally. The bar is high, and you elevate to it. More and more successful companies are deciding to go beyond their … [More]
Launched in Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake, Kathmandu, and More
Company leaders may join the Global Chamber® from anywhere in the world and get value. A new customer, partner or trusted resource is only a Skype call away. We are focused on growing out members in 500 metropolitan areas around the world. In addition, we are establishing chapters in dozens and then hundreds of cities, and we’ve already rolled out to Phoenix, Tucson, Salt … [More]
Enhance Personal Skills to Improve Teamwork and Results
Expanding your business on the global stage requires a well-tuned organization with high-performance people consistently making good decisions all along the way. As you navigate new markets and develop your global business plan, teamwork is crucial to the execution of your company’s vision. Successful teamwork relies upon open communication, accurate goal setting and effective … [More]
Compete More Effectively In the International Marketplace
U.S. companies continue to increase their foreign export sales, and the opportunities are plentiful for future expansion into foreign markets. Arizona companies are increasing, too, but at a lower rate than average, from a lower base than average. The recent U.S. Census Bureau data indicated Arizona exports have grown 44 percent during past 10 years. However, the U.S. as a … [More]
Best International Restaurants in Phoenix
Many of us “globies” (members of the global tribe) embrace great international food. We remember that first look and amazing taste of sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market, and still savor our grandmother’s favorite dish from the Old Country. It is with foodie passion that we recently updated our “best of” international food blog on the Global Chamber® site for Phoenix. Watch for … [More]
Global Initiatives in Your Community
We’ve found that the deeper we dig, the more really interesting international initiatives we find that include business, government, education and nonprofits. For instance, it took many hours of research to list out global, Canada, Mexico and related initiatives for Phoenix, and when we presented that list to a group of local leaders, we found many more initiatives that we … [More]
Small businesses need flexible solutions when it comes to benefits coverage
Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), large groups like the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) had the ability to negotiate specific plan designs and rates with carriers based on underwriting requirements. In most cases, it created a preferred buying opportunity for our members. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, that opportunity has been largely … [More]
ASBA’s 2015 Legislative Forecast
For the first time in a number of years, forecasting the upcoming legislative session is pretty straightforward. The state budget will be the single biggest issue that will dominate most of the legislature’s time, energy and focus. Our state budget woes have returned and it will feel like 2010 once again. Arizona is doing better, and our economy continues to rebound, but just … [More]
3 Things You Should Know About Healthcare Exchanges
You’re going to hear a lot more about open enrollment in the coming weeks, and, in particular, one critical component of the open enrollment process: healthcare exchanges. In a nutshell, an exchange is a secure online marketplace available to employees: full-time employees, part-timers and sometimes 1099 contract workers, specifically. The Arizona Small Business Association … [More]
Arizona: It’s Time to ThinkSmallBiz
The Facts We’d be willing to bet you own a small biz, work for a small biz, shop at a small biz. know a small biz… or know someone who does. With 97% of businesses in Arizona classified as small (500 employees or less), it’s not surprising. What you may not know, though, is that small business is the state’s largest employer, employing 45 percent of the private-sector labor … [More]
Can your small business survive a data breach?
While big company data breach events make big headlines – small businesses and their customers are the new targets for data breach and ID Theft. Small businesses were the most victimized of all companies, where 31% of organizations with fewer than 100 employees experienced a data breach, according to the 2013 Verizon data breach investigations report. When a small … [More]
ASBA is preparing for the largest small business event in Arizona
AZ Small Biz Con 2015 will be held on May 19 & 20, 2015 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa. ASBA hopes to reach the entire small business community through relevant educational sessions, valuable mentoring and effective business networking. The 22nd Annual Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon will kick off the conference and expo on Tuesday, May 19th. The day … [More]
Understand Your Business, Not Just What You Do
How much is your business worth? Millions of dollars? Pints of blood? Liters of sweat? Gallons of tears? Many entrepreneurs spend years building their companies, hoping industry expertise will carry them through all the details of ownership (human resources, accounting, benefits, etc.). And many times, it does….at least as long as you stay in the business and at the top. But … [More]
