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The World Affairs Council of Arizona has been working with the U.S. Department of State and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLV) for over 20 years to host international visitors from around the world in Arizona. We have an important group coming in this week. Growth Nation is fortunate to once again participate in the U.S. Department … [Read more...]

Building a Sustainable Global Brand

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Last week I presented at an event on how to use marketing to best leverage a management commitment to sustainability. The event - Making Green by Going Green - brought together a variety of business experts around the principle of business growth while being sustainable. Thanks to The Green Chamber and SCORE for putting on the event - and for all … [Read more...]

Hey Entrepreneurs, Build It to Sell Out

Sell Out

Every entrepreneur comes to the point in their personal or professional life when they’re ready to move on from their current venture. However some find that when they are at that point their business is not in a condition to sell at an optimum selling price.  I was reading a blog posting by @BizTeam that described how you can keep your business … [Read more...]

Despite What You Read, Arizona Is a Great Place

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It seems likes every day when I open the paper or watch TV there's something else that doesn't reflect what I know about living in Arizona. It reminds me of the times I'd travel to Korea in the 1980's and loved every trip, but all the outside world seemed to see was rioting students in one small area of Seoul.  That wasn't fair, and I don't think … [Read more...]

Grow My Company, Grow My State

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Yesterday two of us from Growth Nation were honored to participate in Global Arizona 100 to add our voice to the 300 or so other voices assembled at the Sheraton in Phoenix to discuss Arizona's future. The keynote speakers were Clyde Prestowitz (left), founder and president of the Economic Strategy Intitute and former counselor to Commerce Secretary … [Read more...]

Phoenix Business Grows Globally

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This week Phoenix has a variety of international business events that gives one hope that more and more companies here are thinking globally. That's important for the long-term viability and sustainability of the economy in Phoenix and across Arizona. At Growth Nation we help US companies grow internationally and non-US companies grow into the US. … [Read more...]

Underfunding Marketing Makes Us Weep

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Every day we see companies that are unfunding their marketing. That's particularly sad because we're sure that's a leading reason why companies fail.  It makes us weep, and going out of business or underperforming expectations makes entrepreneurs weep, too. Why is investing in marketing so tough to understand?  Spend a dollar, make three, ten … [Read more...]

Accelerating Growth in 2010

Growing in 2010

Growth is accelerating, and opportunity abounds! Yes the economy has changed – and to those who understand the changes, success will follow. It is not necessarily an easy path, and so be careful on those slippery rocks! Thank you to all the clients and partners of Growth Nation for your passion to GROW. I am continually amazed at your energy and … [Read more...]

Marketing Solutions to Grow

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Growth Nation was started from the perceived need that emerging companies needed access to better marketing resources at an affordable price. We felt many marketing companies just didn't get it.  They could do bits and pieces of marketing, but they couldn't grasp what it holistically takes to grow clients, and they weren't trusted business advisors. … [Read more...]

Thank you to Our Customers and Partners

Thank you to the Growth Nation

Thank you to the customers and partners of Growth Nation for your passion to GROW. I am continually amazed at your energy and ingenuity to not participate in the recession. Growth Nation helps business owners with under $40 million in annual revenue reach their growth potential by developing and implementing successful marketing strategies and plans. We've … [Read more...]