The Tale of Cheescakes Exported Nearly On Open Account

Our latest contribution for the American Express OPEN Forum via Small Business Trends.

Making Tough Decisions in the Global Marketplace
by Laurel Delaney

Posted by:  The Global Small Business Blog

5 Keys to Walton's Worldwide Success

My latest contribution over at the American Express OPEN Forum via Small Biz Trends.  Hope you get some ideas from it.  Sam (pictured) was quite the leader.

5 Lessons From Sam Walton

Photo courtesy:  Wal-Mart

Five Must-Haves To Get Started In International Sales

Here's my latest contribution for the American Express OPEN Forum via Small Business Trends:

5 Must-Haves That Make An International Sale Happen

No. 5 is my favorite.

Posted by:  The Global Small Business Blog

How to Attract International Visitors to Your Local Business

Once upon a time there was a woman business owner who claimed her little cupcake shop in Chicago was drying up.

She bakes cupcakes from scratch in every imaginable flavor and size from her small bakery ...

Find out how she can increase sales and profitability so her business doesn’t shrivel up and even take her business to a whole new level (global).

Read my latest contribution:  From Cupcakes to Moneycakes:  3 Ways To Increase Sales and Profitability published at the American Express OPEN Forum via Small Business Trends

Photo credit:  Laurel Delaney

Posted by:  The Global Small Business Blog

Got a Customer Overseas Who Wants 25,000 Widgets?

The perfect scenario for how to source, produce and finance an overseas export. My latest contribution for American Express OPEN Forum through Small Business Trends.

Got a customer overseas who has asked you to export 25,000 umbrellas?  Fantastic—here's how.

Questions? Email me.

How to Cut Costs on Export Sales

My recent contribution for the American Express OPEN Forum through my relationship with Small Business Trends:

8 Ways to Cut Costs on Export Sales
by Laurel Delaney

Snippet:

1. Shift your production to a nation with lower labor costs. For example, if you currently manufacture in North America, try outsourcing to Vietnam, Indonesia or Malaysia, where the labor cost is cheaper and the quality acceptable. At the same time, examine potential transportation costs (refer to No. 7) to ensure you maintain, or even lower, that part of your overseas expenses.

What are some other ways in which you have tightened your belt -- reduced expenses -- on export sales to ensure you maintain decent profits?

What's Ahead in 2011

My latest contribution for the American American OPEN Forum via Small Business Trends:

2011:  The Year of ...

What else do you think 2011 will bring us?  I welcome your comments!

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney, The Global Small Business Blog

Be Inspired: Open Your Heart and Your Global Paypal Account

My latest contribution over at American Express OPEN Forum via Small Business Trends.

Be Inspired:  6 Places to Donate

Like it?  Then Tweet like crazy!

Photo credit:  Laurel Delaney, lakefront in Rogers Park, Illinois, U.S.A.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney, The Global Small Business Blog

Global Gaga

My latest contribution for Small Business Trends at the American Express OPEN Forum:

How to Market Your Business Lady Gaga Style

Pictured:  Lady Gaga

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney, for The Global Small Business Blog