127: Going Global as a Small Business | Charles H. Ferguson

Can a small business go global without becoming a large organisation? Charles H. Ferguson joins Adrian Tan to discuss international expansion, talent and the 2023 Global Growth Report.

At the time of recording, Charles was APAC General Manager at Globalization Partners. We explore why Singaporean workers are interested in global companies, cultural diversity, emerging markets and the agility of smaller businesses.

Recorded in December 2023. Report findings and roles reflect that period.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Globalization Partners and the report
01:26 Interview with Charles
01:49 Why workers aspire to global companies
02:15 Singapore’s connectivity and work culture
03:09 Multinational corporations
04:45 Benefits and cultural diversity
07:07 Changing jobs in Singapore
14:37 Why global presence matters
28:30 Small-business expansion: challenges and opportunities
46:00 Conclusion

Connect with Charles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesferguson/
Globalization Partners: https://www.globalization-partners.com/

More from Adrian: https://www.adriantan.com.sg/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/