Saturday, December 21, 2024

Believe

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"Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it — you feel it, you know it, you believe it.” – A Charlie Brown Christmas

Friday, December 20, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024

A Knuckleball of Uncertainty in 2025

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Right now, the stock market is full of contradictions as investors navigate the final inning of what’s been a stellar year.  But things are getting weird.  Stocks are struggling.  Big tech's impressive gains explains the mixed messages.  The bond market joined the crazy party later.

Taken altogether, as Barron's says, the contradictions create a knuckleball of uncertainty in 2025.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The De Minimis Rule is a Cornerstone of Small Business Success Globally

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The de minimis rule is a cornerstone of small-business success globally. It allows goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. with minimal customs paperwork, no need for a broker and streamlined processing.

For small businesses, this simplified process is a lifeline. It makes global trade possible and helps businesses manage their supply chains without excessive regulation and cost. The potential removal de minimis will hurt small businesses and ultimately hurt customers.

The questions also becomes how does the de minimus rule help the SHEIN's and TEMU's of the world?

Read on because there are pros and cons.

Monday, December 16, 2024

Today in Global Small Business: Global Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2025

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Turn Your Life Around

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"If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily.” Gerald Good

Friday, December 13, 2024

Global Trends in Government Innovation 2024 (Released 12/16/24)

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The report, Global Trends in Government Innovation 2024, analyzes nearly 800 case studies from 83 countries and identifies five critical trends in government innovation that are reshaping public services.

The report will be released December 16, 2024.  Check back here. Abstract available now here.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Discover U.S. Trade By Product

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Discover interactive dashboards and infographics providing data on U.S. goods trade at the national, state and metropolitan area levels.  In addition, see product-specific import and export trends and insights on U.S. by partner countries. 

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Global Supply Chain Leader's Biggest Concerns in 2025

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Descartes Systems Group released findings from its 2024 Supply Chain Intelligence Report: Escalating Challenges for Global Supply Chain Leaders survey, which examined the most significant global trade challenges facing logistics and supply chain leaders today. The study showed that 48% of respondents identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top concern, closely followed by supply chain disruptions at 45% and geopolitical instability at 41%. 

Tariffs and trade barriers ranked as the priority issue regardless of company size.

Monday, December 09, 2024

Today in Global Small Business: What Do Most Extraordinary Global Business Leaders Have in Common?

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: