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Globalizing the Young Venture

Bangalore, Singapore, Tokyo, Tel Aviv. These days, they're not just vacation spots, they're home to your clients, partners, and staff.1

—Business 2.0

As barriers to cross-border trade and investment come down and as people become more aware of customers, suppliers, and talent in foreign lands, an increasing number of young ventures are starting to go global early in their lives. A growing subset is even “born global” right from day one. It is important to note that this is true not just for information and online service businesses (such as Internet portals and search solution providers) but also for businesses that sell physical products (such as candles, bedroom furnishings, and even bulky furniture). Do these ...

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