I want to make sure you caught all of these newly published articles I wrote over over at what has now become The Balance (an About.com brand):

7 Etiquette Rules for Importers and Exporters

Learn how to better communicate with people from other cultures, including people in your own country.

https://www.thebalance.com/7-Etiquette-Rules-for-Importers-and-Exporters-4078647

The Art of Negotiating Deals Abroad

In this feature, I offer everything you need to know about global deals, barriers to achieving them and how to negotiate a deal abroad.

https://www.thebalance.com/The-Art-of-Negotiating-Deals-Abroad-4083179

5 Ways to Impact Your Bottom Line

How do you gain strategic cost advantage and increase profits in your import/export endeavors in the most efficient way possible? Find out here.

https://www.thebalance.com/5-Ways-to-Impact-the-Bottom-Line-on-Your-ImportExport-Activities-4083227

Stay Clear of These Two Import Landmines

Use these tips to brush up on the overall import process.

https://www.thebalance.com/Stay-Clear-of-These-Two-Import-Landmines-4082537

Lastly, have you signed up for the world’s best Global Small Business Forum held in Chicago on Friday, October 21st at 70 West Madison Street?  What are you waiting for?  To learn more and to register, visit:  http://globalsmallbusinessforum.com  I’ll be there!  See you.