A global economy demands a global outlook

摘要

Almost overnight, it seems, most of us find ourselves part of a new global economy: a world in which former boundaries of time and distance have been erased by technology. The Internet has made the world a smaller place; a mere 15 years ago, e-mail, web shops and online banking were just dreams. Today, online services are relied upon because of the 24-hour-per-day convenience they offer. This new economy is a double-edged sword for both companies and individuals, however. Today, you're competing in an international arena. The upside is that you have greater opportunities to source and sell products and services anywhere in the world. The downside? Your job can be done by someone in Boston - or Bhutan.