September 7, 2007
  Five Basics You Need to Know to Play in Today’s Global Market
Sometimes, the complexities of doing business on a global scale can feel overwhelming. To work globally, one must understand business opportunities and avoid costly mistakes. To that end, here, from the pages of Principal’s Report, are five “Tenets of Global Trade” any successful entrepreneur must know. They apply to doing business around the globe, regardless of country, commodity, or culture.

kiplinger connection
Financial Sector • Business Tech • Global Economy
Financial Sector: Don’t count on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to save the credit markets.
Business Tech: Set up an online social network to find new hires.
Global Economy: China and India continue to sizzle; EU hanging on.

Taking Care of Business
Letters to the Editor
A touching tribute to a well-respected AIA leader, Donald C. Axon, FAIA. And a shout out (with photograph) about how Big Red really does improve the Dallas aesthetic.

 

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This is the place for our monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey report, quarterly Housing Trends survey report, and biannual Consensus Forecast, all by AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. You’ll also find tips for managing the business side of your practice, as well as the weekly Kiplinger Connection.