Chapter one in the course text discusses globalization mostly from the view of MNCs$.$ Is this the image that comes to mind when you think about global business? What was your preconceived notion regarding international businesses?

In the TED Talk found at the link below, Scott Szwast presents the idea of international business from the view of small and medium size businesses. Are you surprised to learn that small and medium sized businesses make up the largest number of exporters? Why do you think this is the case?

Has watching this video changed your perception of what a global company looks like?

If you had a friend who owned a small business and was considering expanding internationally, what advice would you give him$/$her$?$ What steps would you recommend before he$/$she decides to expand internationally?