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Beijing's Hutongs: Preserving History Through Business
These Chinese entrepreneurs sacrifice profits to maintain a piece of their culture.

Beijing 2008: Business Is Booming
The arrival of the Olympics showcases China's burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit.

Reaching Beyond Borders
With Web 2.0, opportunities abound for small businesses to target customers far and wide.

Time to Test Foreign Waters
As the dollar struggles worldwide, small businesses can tap the global marketplace by exporting.

Break Into the Global Marketplace
Preference programs and free trade agreements can provide strategic advantage.

Increase Business With International Customers
How to know when to take your business global

Doing Business in Afghanistan
The opportunities in Afghanistan are once-in-a-lifetime. What can you do to take advantage of them?

Joining Forces With Japan
Japan's economy is picking up. Should your company explore the possibilities?

International Shipping Tip
Here's a cheaper way to ship international orders.

How Time Zones Affect Global Businesses
When your biz spans the globe, it might not feel like time is on your side.

How to Track Down International Customers
A cheat sheet to finding customers anywhere

Doing Business in China
Discover the hot markets in this land of opportunity.

Protecting Your International Ventures
Don't get swindled by overseas customers.

How to Take Your Company Global
Global growth can be both daunting and rewarding. Here are the steps to take, the mistakes to avoid, and the basics of exporting and importing.

International E-tiquette
Avoid embarrassing faux pas in online global communications.

Finding International Manufacturers
We'll help guide you on your cost-cutting quest to outsource your manufacturing overseas.

Online Aid for Global Expansion
Expanding internationally? These websites can help.

Going Global on eBay
Tim Kunihiro, eBay director of cross-border trade, tells how to go global with your business on eBay.

Doing Business in China
Whether you're just sourcing products or attempting to set up a more complicated business arrangement, these protocol tips from an "old China hand" will help smooth the process.

Finding International Product Sources
Arm yourself with the information and advice you need for sourcing your product overseas so your effort doesn't get lost in translation.

What to Know Before You Export
Small businesses need better education, access to finances and forward thinking to begin exporting products to overseas markets.

20 Factors to Consider Before Going Global
Before you set one foot on another shore, read these tips from an international business expert to improve your chances of global success.

Researching Global Markets
If you've been thinking of expanding your business to other countries, start your efforts here. This list of resources will help you gather your preliminary research.

Protecting Your Trademark Overseas
If you want a global empire, you'll have to tackle international trademark protection.

Raising Money for Global Expansion
Getting financing for your international venture isn't as simple as cashing a few traveler's checks.

Decipher Tricky Documents With a Translation Service
Don't rely on your memories of 7th grade Spanish class--get those documents professionally translated.

Is It Time to Go Global?
Despite the hurdles you'll have to jump, finding--and taking advantage of--international opportunities may be a smart way to grow your business.

Hiring Help in a Foreign Country
You can't go global without some local representation.

Testing International Waters
Find out if your business is ready for the global marketplace.

Why You Should Hire a Translator
You say "tomato," they say "pomodoro"—and you need an interpreter.

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