Comments for Questions for International Business Blog http://clynchinternational.com/blog Asking the Right Questions About International Business Fri, 09 May 2008 11:39:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 Comment on Trade Policy and the US Presidential Election by America Central Information » Trade Policy and the US Presidential Election http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2008/03/14/trade-policy-and-the-us-presidential-election/#comment-229 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:22:19 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2008/03/14/trade-policy-and-the-us-presidential-election/#comment-229 [...] Trade Policy and the US Presidential Election As the Democrat party race for the nomination has tightened, trade became a major issue in the debate … there is one issue about NAFTA and job losses that does bear discussion. Mexico opened its borders … farms in southern Mexico failed and the peasants fled to large cities in Mexico [...] […] Trade Policy and the US Presidential Election As the Democrat party race for the nomination has tightened, trade became a major issue in the debate … there is one issue about NAFTA and job losses that does bear discussion. Mexico opened its borders … farms in southern Mexico failed and the peasants fled to large cities in Mexico […]

]]> Comment on Day 3 - Oceania Cruise: Seoul faces its own congestion crisis by Karen Sommer http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2008/03/26/day-3-oceania-cruise-seoul-faces-its-own-congestion-crisis/#comment-211 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:46:29 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2008/03/26/day-3-oceania-cruise-seoul-faces-its-own-congestion-crisis/#comment-211 Chris, What a great site for your talents. I see a future here. Very interesting perspectives. Have a great voyage! Karen Chris,
What a great site for your talents. I see a future here. Very interesting perspectives.

Have a great voyage!
Karen

]]> Comment on Trade Policy and the US Presidential Election by Joan Keston http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2008/03/14/trade-policy-and-the-us-presidential-election/#comment-205 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:57:31 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2008/03/14/trade-policy-and-the-us-presidential-election/#comment-205 WHY ARE WE BLAMING NAFTA? I have been hearing much rhetoric in the presidential campaign, especially coming from Senators Clinton and Obama, that NAFTA is the root of our economic woos in the US; that our jobs are being outsourced because of NAFTA. I wish that the cause were that simple. NAFTA NAFTA stands for “North American Free Trade Agreement” and the member nations to NAFTA are Canada, Mexico and the US. The issue of free trade and regional trading blocs are complicated subjects that can not be adequately addressed or understood in this context. However, the outsourcing of jobs and the future of the US economy is a subject that concerns us all, and should not be addressed by our politicians with an emotional, vote-getting objective. Shame on them for using NAFTA as a scapegoat! We have all felt the effects of the outsourcing of manufacturing and hi-tech jobs to India and China. The last I checked, NAFTA was an agreement among the North American countries, which do not include China and India, nor our neighbors in Latin America. While there are some adjustments that might be necessary to that Agreement, we can hardly blame NAFTA for the outsourcing of jobs to China and India. Free Trade Free trade is not the correct topic to be discussing when we are addressing the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries and their effects on 21st century global economy. While free trade issues will affect how we all work and trade together, it is not the reason why the BRICs are projected to be part of the top six economies in the world over the next several decades. We Need Responsible Leaders Instead of preying on our emotions and talking about reverting back to happier times, our politicians and leaders should help our businesses navigate the complicated global economy by identifying areas for US businesses to develop and focus, and by providing incentives and education so that we can maintain a vibrant place in the 21st century global economy. Being competitive globally and surviving in the global economy is a daunting and challenging task for many of our small and medium sized businesses; the very businesses that provide jobs to the overwhelming majority of US citizens and residents. It’s time our leaders in DC stopped being arrogant and stepped up to the plate with the truth and leadership. Joan Keston Partner, Paladin and Associates WHY ARE WE BLAMING NAFTA?

I have been hearing much rhetoric in the presidential campaign, especially coming from Senators Clinton and Obama, that NAFTA is the root of our economic woos in the US; that our jobs are being outsourced because of NAFTA. I wish that the cause were that simple.

NAFTA

NAFTA stands for “North American Free Trade Agreement” and the member nations to NAFTA are Canada, Mexico and the US. The issue of free trade and regional trading blocs are complicated subjects that can not be adequately addressed or understood in this context. However, the outsourcing of jobs and the future of the US economy is a subject that concerns us all, and should not be addressed by our politicians with an emotional, vote-getting objective. Shame on them for using NAFTA as a scapegoat!

We have all felt the effects of the outsourcing of manufacturing and hi-tech jobs to India and China. The last I checked, NAFTA was an agreement among the North American countries, which do not include China and India, nor our neighbors in Latin America. While there are some adjustments that might be necessary to that Agreement, we can hardly blame NAFTA for the outsourcing of jobs to China and India.

Free Trade

Free trade is not the correct topic to be discussing when we are addressing the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries and their effects on 21st century global economy. While free trade issues will affect how we all work and trade together, it is not the reason why the BRICs are projected to be part of the top six economies in the world over the next several decades.

We Need Responsible Leaders

Instead of preying on our emotions and talking about reverting back to happier times, our politicians and leaders should help our businesses navigate the complicated global economy by identifying areas for US businesses to develop and focus, and by providing incentives and education so that we can maintain a vibrant place in the 21st century global economy. Being competitive globally and surviving in the global economy is a daunting and challenging task for many of our small and medium sized businesses; the very businesses that provide jobs to the overwhelming majority of US citizens and residents. It’s time our leaders in DC stopped being arrogant and stepped up to the plate with the truth and leadership.

Joan Keston
Partner, Paladin and Associates

]]> Comment on Do I have the right agent or distributor? by Rashi http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/10/22/do-i-have-the-right-agent-or-distributor/#comment-168 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:23:12 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/10/22/do-i-have-the-right-agent-or-distributor/#comment-168 Good post with good information. It is critical to know who you are dealing with. It doesn't take much to spend the time to review your contacts. I also like http://inportexport.konnects.com because I can contact people who know people that I know. Very helpful if I don't want to take up my colleagues time asking for referrals. If my colleagues trust somebody with their business then I do too. Keep up the good blogging. Good post with good information. It is critical to know who you are dealing with. It doesn’t take much to spend the time to review your contacts. I also like http://inportexport.konnects.com because I can contact people who know people that I know. Very helpful if I don’t want to take up my colleagues time asking for referrals. If my colleagues trust somebody with their business then I do too.

Keep up the good blogging.

]]> Comment on I’ve been invited to a formal dinner on my next trip to Germany - What do I do? by celpjefscycle http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/10/26/ive-been-invited-to-a-formal-dinner-on-my-next-trip-to-germany-what-do-i-do/#comment-49 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:07:32 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/10/26/ive-been-invited-to-a-formal-dinner-on-my-next-trip-to-germany-what-do-i-do/#comment-49 Thanks for information. many interesting things Celpjefscylc Thanks for information.
many interesting things
Celpjefscylc

]]> Comment on International Negotiating - Step 1 -Ethnic and Corporate cultures by music http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/07/negotiating-step-1-ethnic-and-corporate-cultures/#comment-46 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:40:52 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/07/negotiating-step-1-ethnic-and-corporate-cultures/#comment-46 very interesting. i'm adding in RSS Reader very interesting.
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]]> Comment on Why Approach International Business Strategies By Asking Questions? by Maximus http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/10/21/hello-world/#comment-38 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:38:11 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/10/21/hello-world/#comment-38 I would like to see a continuation of the topic I would like to see a continuation of the topic

]]> Comment on International Negotiating - Step 1 -Ethnic and Corporate cultures by Widya Rosanti http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/07/negotiating-step-1-ethnic-and-corporate-cultures/#comment-36 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:04:04 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/07/negotiating-step-1-ethnic-and-corporate-cultures/#comment-36 This trully value blog i've ever read. Very usefull since i'm working as international marketing. Having communication with people with different culture needs some craft of strategy to deal with. Very usefull article. This trully value blog i’ve ever read. Very usefull since i’m working as international marketing. Having communication with people with different culture needs some craft of strategy to deal with. Very usefull article.

]]> Comment on International Negotiating — Step 3 - Pace and Timing by Ron Kleist http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/14/negotiating-part-3-pace-and-timing/#comment-14 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:07:40 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/14/negotiating-part-3-pace-and-timing/#comment-14 Part of negotiations is asking for a "price". If you are asking for a price for CUSTOM manufacturing of YOUR product, it is essential that you describe to the factory or sourcing agent exactly how you want them to measure the quality of the final part or product and what are the allowable range of values or levels of defects. Too often, Americans simply "expect" off-shore manufacturers to understand what is necessary for the market. Never, ever state "must be perfect" unless you can define how you (and they) will know it is perfect. For example, if you say "no visible defects" on a particular surface, make certain you describe the lighting, the magnification, the color rendering, etc., all of which figure into what defects can actually be seen. I have walked into inspection rooms in China where there is a single 40 watt florescent bulb 10 feet up in the air; no one could see any defects until I took the parts outside into the sunlight! Part of negotiations is asking for a “price”. If you are asking for a price for CUSTOM manufacturing of YOUR product, it is essential that you describe to the factory or sourcing agent exactly how you want them to measure the quality of the final part or product and what are the allowable range of values or levels of defects. Too often, Americans simply “expect” off-shore manufacturers to understand what is necessary for the market. Never, ever state “must be perfect” unless you can define how you (and they) will know it is perfect. For example, if you say “no visible defects” on a particular surface, make certain you describe the lighting, the magnification, the color rendering, etc., all of which figure into what defects can actually be seen. I have walked into inspection rooms in China where there is a single 40 watt florescent bulb 10 feet up in the air; no one could see any defects until I took the parts outside into the sunlight!

]]> Comment on International Negotiating - Step 1 -Ethnic and Corporate cultures by lrl http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/07/negotiating-step-1-ethnic-and-corporate-cultures/#comment-9 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:35:24 +0000 http://clynchinternational.com/blog/2007/11/07/negotiating-step-1-ethnic-and-corporate-cultures/#comment-9 great insight on cross cultural issues facing expats contemplating or currently doing business internationally. I am not as loquacious as the renowned Dr. Sparks, but I would have to agree with his comments on the value of this blog.Having lived/worked in various countries for 17+ years I think this blog is on target and provides a useful resource.lrl great insight on cross cultural issues facing expats contemplating or currently doing business internationally. I am not as loquacious as the renowned Dr. Sparks, but I would have to agree with his comments on the value of this blog.Having lived/worked in various countries for 17+ years I think this blog is on target and provides a useful resource.lrl

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