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Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip

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Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip Yes, on top of all this madness – I’m going to Colombia for a couple days. Mike’s Blog 165 Mikesblog.com/visitcolombia While planning this USA trip, I have been in discussions in Global From Asia expanding to Colombia and South America. Claudia which helped out with the China business workshop in Florida is a podcast …

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Road trip with the Kids

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Road trip with the Kids On the road again…. Mike’s Blog 164 https://mikesblog.com/kidsroadtrip We are on the road. Sticking in Florida – China Business Workshop just wrapped up a bit ago and time to enjoy the weekend. No more bugging my parents for a ride, rented a car for the rest of the trip. Nancy my sister in law took …

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Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt

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Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt Mike’s Blog 162 Well, been a few days now in Florida – and already missing Wendy, my wife. Still a big shocker on that hard decision to have to leave her by herself in Hong Kong International Airport and separate her from her kids for a few weeks. Sure, we can harp on this …

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Ready for Takeoff and Leaving Wife Behind?

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Update- So many people messaging me about the 10 year visa renewal – I had to link to it here – https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/electronic-visa-update-system-evus/frequently-asked-questions Here’s the gist: What is the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)? EVUS is the online system used by nationals of China holding a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa periodically to update basic biographic information to facilitate …

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Sometimes Doing Things You Don’t Like to Do

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Sometimes Doing Things You Don’t Like to Do Woke up at 4:30am today – which is early even for me (I’m a 5:30am riser). Set the alarm on my watch (still using a Pebble!) as well as asked the hotel receptionist to call me. A bit nervous. Mike’s Blog 158 You know that feeling, when you wake up and the …

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Twitter header size dimensions

In social media, travel, Twitter Tools by Michael Michelini

You will be acquainted with the fact that Twitter has launched its new design for the general public. It seems that people are falling in love with the new layout. In the beginning, I was rather bemused by the concept of having a massive cover photo on my profile but I presume this is the fashion now and we will …

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Being a Foreign Dad in China

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Being a Foreign Dad in China A foreigner in China is one thing, a foreign dad is a whole new level Mike’s Blog 159 Happy birthday to my sweet baby girl, Maggie. Just turning 2 years old now. Had the pleasure to share it with my friend Meir – who is also a father of 2. The crazy and amazing …

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Guide to Branding Your Business on Twitter

In social media, travel, Twitter Tools by Michael Michelini

Twitter is a wonderful platform for promoting your business. As a matter of fact, in comparison with all the other social media platforms, Twitter makes it extremely easy to find people with whom you intend to establish connections with the help of hashtags. In addition, it incorporates a notification system that informs people when they have been mentioned in tweets …

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Guide to Branding Your Business on YouTube

In social media, travel by Michael Michelini

YouTube provides its users with an invaluable opportunity to share their videos while simultaneously market themselves. As a matter of fact, this interactive social media platform has become the ultimate instigator of overnight sensations and plenty of content gone viral that you come across on the entire internet. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you make …

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Guide to Branding Your Business on Facebook

In social media, travel by Michael Michelini

If you are planning to being marketing your business on different interactive social media platform, then Facebook is the right place to start with. With over a couple of billion of users, Facebook is the largest social media platform out there and provides you with a fabulous opportunity to connect with people who are interested in purchasing your product, services …

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Guide to Branding Your Business on LinkedIn

In social media, travel by Michael Michelini

LinkedIn is a fabulous spot for all business professionals from all over the world to connect with each other. Are you a LinkedIn user? Here are a few tips that will make your profile and company page appear professional. There are a couple of options available on LinkedIn for configuring a business profile: The Company Page and the Personal Profile. …