This document provides an overview of Matthew Chan's background and recommendations for developing global business strategies. It outlines Matthew Chan's credentials and experience in real estate, publishing, and online businesses. It then discusses factors important for creating international relationships, including cultural, economic, and personal considerations. Finally, it recommends tools for participating in global markets and entrepreneurship, as well as suggested reading on related topics.

1. “ Global Business Strategies for the Entrepeneur” by Matthew S. Chan, MBA

4. Corporate World (1984-1995)

8. “ Most Americans live in a Bubble. Globalization doesn’t become important until it is too late.”

9. “ English has become the Universal Language for Commerce. It is required learning in other countries.”

10. “ The Single Most Important Tool to Access Global Markets is the Internet.”

11. “ Most International Citizens Do Admire and Respect the U.S. for its many accomplishments.”

12. “ The World Looks to the U.S. for Leadership, Direction, and Inspiration.”

13. “ Many international buyers often prefer American products especially media-related (books, movies, music) and technology products.”

14. “ Americans who travel internationally are generally well-liked. However, they are not a true cross-section of America.

15. “ Black Americans & Hispanic Americans are not well-represented internationally.”

16. “ It is often said that when the U.S. sneezes, other countries catch the cold.”

17. “ The American Dollar is often the comparison basis to foreign currencies. In many developing areas, it is actually preferred.”

18. “ The U.S. is often where money flows into during times of uncertainty and instability. This drives up the values of hard assets.”

19. “ It is generally accepted that the U.S. is the most entrepreneurial-friendly environment in the world. Yet, most Americans squander the opportunity others risk their lives for.”

20. “ Americans are very happy to sell hard assets to foreigners in exchange for paper currency (fiat).”