Today in Global Small Business: The Loss of a Great Global Comedic Genius

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

• The loss of a great global comedic genius -- may Robin Williams RIP.
• Why there are completely new forms of small businesses emerging.
• A primer on global sourcing.
• Why BuzzFeed is getting a $50 million investment with plans for international expansion.
• What is the one thing the ultimate e-commerce site must-have?
• Why the size of Russia's economy suggests a limited impact on the global economy.
• Thirteen things a global freight forwarder can do to move export cargo.