Spurred by increased international employment, global expansion seems to be everywhere. Case in point: Comparably shows that Squarespace is making inroads around the world. Rahi is entering Africa. And Elsevier is heading deeper into India. It’s not hard to understand why organizations would want to go big. Heading overseas opens doors to untapped talent pools […]
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The International Cheat Sheet for Startups and Small Businesses
Launching your small business can be a daunting concept. There are a thousand and one things to sort out, and if you’re a brand new startup, it’s easy to feel the extreme force of overwhelm, anxiety, and panic. But, here at Zutobi, we’ve made things simple again with our International Cheat Sheet for Startups and […]
Why the H-1B Visa Freeze Puts the Tech Sector in Jeopardy
On June 22, President Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending visas like H-1Bs. The ban seeks to ensure that there are open positions for American workers, citing COVID-related job losses. Without H-1B visa holders, though, the U.S. tech industry could face some considerable new challenges. An H-1B is a work visa for workers in […]
How Latin America Became a Global Leader in Electronic Invoicing
In 2003, Chile became one of the first countries in the world to implement electronic invoicing, and several other countries have since followed suit. Latin America has long been a global leader in electronic invoicing, the practice of submitting and formalizing every business invoice through the government. Of the world’s 36 billion electronic invoices issued […]
Nearshoring in Latin America – Ecuador
Nearshoring is a way to increase a company’s capacities while avoiding problems implicit in a typical offshoring relationship. We’ve covered the advantages and downsides of offshoring for the software development industry in another article. For more context, this article is the first in a series on nearshoring in the diverse countries of Latin America. We compile as much […]
How to File an International Trademark When You’re Ready to Take Your Business Global
Congratulations on eyeing the international market for your business growth. We are living in an age of globalization and more and more companies are recognizing the profitability of taking their products and service offerings globally at a relatively small incremental cost. It is an easy calculus to recognize that international consumers are able to be […]
How Skimlinks Built A Company As Global As Its Product
Alicia Navarro shares her secrets.
10 Great International Cities For Your Business
Ten entrepreneurs share their favorite international startup spots.
5 Secrets To Avoiding Hefty International Data Fees
Using your smartphone abroad doesn’t need to cost thousands of dollars.
Welcome To The ReadWrite Family, ReadWrite Japan!
Our new international outpost is Tokyo.
Think Mobile Is Big Now? Here’s Proof That It’s Just Getting Started
You think that Smartphone Wars are over? In truth they are just beginning. Adoption of smartphones and tablets has plenty of room to grow in major markets around the world.
Making Android Pay: One Click To Sell Your App Around The World
If you plan to make money off Android apps, you have to keep the international market in mind.
One Startup’s Story: The Evolution Of An Outsourcing Strategy
The key for startups trying to outsource key functions is to find and execute the right strategy at the right time.
Smartphones Have Bridged The Digital Divide
The smartphone – possibly the most advanced personal computing device ever – is bringing the benefits of technology to just about everyone.
After Chewing Out Apple, China Targets Microsoft’s Surface Warranty Policies
As with Apple, Chinese criticism of Microsoft’s Surface Pro warranty policies could mark the beginning of a wider tussle.
Will Apple’s Apology To China Be Enough To Fix Things?
Tim Cook and Apple apologize to customers in China over warranty and customer support issues. Will it be enough to smooth over criticism from the company’s second-largest market?
How Many Kinds Of Immigrant Visas Does It Take To Staff A Startup?
Until there’s a dramatic modification of U.S. immigration policy, foreign entrepreneurs will continue to have to jump through a series of outdated bureaucratic hoops in order to work in the U.S.
From Russia With Bots: Finding The Source Of Cyber Attacks
Recent evidence suggests it’s the Russian Federation, not the People’s Republic of China, that’s king of the cyber attack mountain.
How Change.org Puts More Power Into The Hands Of People
Change.org has become an effective marketing machine for mostly non-profit organizations
Apple May Never Regain Its Status As The World’s Most Valuable Company
There are plenty of reasons to believe that Apple may never again be the world’s most valuable company. At least not for long.