While US real estate fades, Middle East booms
One entrepreneur is beating the U.S. real estate slump by taking his itsy-bitsy buildings to the Middle East. What do you think of the global sales strategy?
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DiggIn China, outsourcing is no longer cheap
As China makes big moves to improve its environmental and labor conditions, U.S. companies that manufacture there face soaring costs. Have your say about the changes.
Jihad or Jobs?
Ronald Bruder is trying to heal the Middle East by creating economic opportunities for educated young people in Muslim-majority countries. What do you think of his efforts? Will his strategy change the social scene?
Rising yuan crunches bottom line for outsourcers
The Chinese yuan is rising to record highs against the dollar, hurting some small businesses that rely on China for low-cost manufacturing. Has your business been affected by the yuan’s rise? Tell us about it.
Is free-trade crushing U.S. manufacturers?
Schmald Tool & Die, an auto parts manufacturer in Burton, Michigan is losing business to foreign competitors and struggling to stay competitive. Do you think free trade is hurting U.S. manufacturers? Do you think technological advancement can help American businesses compete with foreign manufacturers? Post your thoughts.
Which countries are most friendly to small biz?
Our top four – New Zealand, the U.S., Canada, and Australia – place relatively few hurdles in the path of business owners, according to a story in our June issue. So what are the best countries for entrepreneurs now? Would you start a business abroad?
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