69 percent of U.S. business development and corporate strategy professionals anticipate that their companies will invest in geographic expansion, especially in high-growth and emerging markets, according to KPMG. READ MORE

I am constantly amazed at my bipolar expectations of the Internet. On one end, my online and mobile banking apps give me exactly what I want the first time. I do not need to scroll through dozens of pages to find the info I’m looking for. I can easily download relevant content like statements, and there is little or no extra content that is irrelevant to me. READ MORE

Over 80 percent of senior executives feel partnerships are important to business growth, but methods of sourcing and maintaining effective long-term partnerships remain elusive. According to the recent Grow from the Right Intro study sponsored by Powerlinx, nearly half (45 percent) of senior executives find it challenging to keep their partnerships active and mutually rewarding, and 42 percent struggle to build an ongoing win-win relationship. READ MORE

“Many…businesses pay their overseas vendors in the local currency. But not all business owners have the time or expertise to figure out how to avoid being hit by a sudden change in the exchange rate.” – Suzanne Sataline, New York Times

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Collaboration is at the heart of every business success. Long before we start selling we engage with a range of partners, including manufacturers, logistic companies, import and export agents, lenders and investors. Indeed, just about every aspect of a business is in some way dependent on a strategic partnership. READ MORE

Around the world, businesses looking to grow their operations, expand their influence and increase their market presence are entering into joint ventures with other firms. Joint ventures are structured strategic partnerships created with specific goals and results in mind. READ MORE

Innovation in the supply chain is helping top companies around the world decrease lead times, minimize risk, cut costs and drive growth. To create this type of supply chain innovation in an era of rapidly changing markets, geographic shifts and expanding capabilities brought on by new technologies, successful businesses are increasingly turning to collaboration with other industry members – and sometimes even with competitors. READ MORE

When approached for a strategic alliance, many small business owners are hesitant, as the amazing potential these kinds of partnerships hold is not always readily apparent. READ MORE