September 20th marks the fist green day of postal service which is essentially launched to highlight the benefits that the postal industry has reaped by working together over 10 years to reduce CO2 emissions. The CEOs from the 12 global postal operators intend to address Green day with other industry sectors, so that they follow […]
Technology trends that will influence industries and consumers in 2019 and everyone needs to know. Disruptive technology trends determine the way the new year will be shaped. They will accelerate and transform many industries at a rapid pace throughout the year. They will shape the world and the future and will be present on the […]
With a population of 55 million, a strong, business-friendly infrastructure, an expanding base of online shoppers—especially among smartphone users— and widespread use of English, South Africa represents a compelling option for U.S. businesses considering cross-border expansion. What’s equally attractive is that expanding your e-commerce business in South Africa could be a valuable entry point into […]
Trend #1: Mindfulness Is the New Secret Weapon NY Times Corner Office columnist says that mindfulness is “paying attention to our thoughts, emotions and sensations in our body in the present moment in a non-judgmental way.” He explains that the most important and difficult part for business owners is to be non-critical. David reminds us […]
If you have a global e-commerce business that sources low-value parts from other countries, then you should pay attention to the de minimis value threshold. This rule applies to the value of non-originating materials that can be shipped into the U.S. before duties and taxes are assessed. You’ll want to keep a watchful eye on potential changes in the tariffs […]
Canada boasts an established and reliable Internet infrastructure, English-speaking population, and comparable culture to the U.S., selling in Canada appears to be a simple proposition—until you step into the land of the Canadians. After all, your goods have been shipped internationally even if it was delivered only two hours away from your warehouse in Michigan. […]
Searching for a new market for your e-commerce operations? How about selling into the second-easiest place to do business on the planet, per The World Bank: Singapore. While the Asian nation is geographically small, its high level of technology adoption and younger middle class with disposable income make it a fruitful place to sell goods […]
The trends described below will be the major disruptors that continue to shape the future of the new year in the age of digital transformation. 2019 is almost here and with it a flood of lists describing the trends that will define various fields in the new year. From among these predictions, those related to new […]
Gen Z is on track to be the most financially powerful generation of all time. So it makes sense that a lot of small businesses would want them as both customers and employees. So how much do you really know about Gen Z characteristics? You probably already know that Gen Z spends a lot of time online — […]
Over the course of its history, the United States Postal Service has employed women as postmasters – from a single woman at the birth of the country in 1775 until today, when more women than men head United States Post Offices. Although sometimes popularly referred to as “postmistresses,” their official title always has been “postmaster.” […]
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