Richard Branson’s advice to entrepreneurs
Here are four takeaways from Richard Branson's talk on entrepreneurship with fellows from the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.
Secretary Pompeo’s message to the Venezuelan people [video]
Secretary Pompeo delivers a message of continued U.S. support for democracy and human rights in Venezuela.
Creating new startups with the help of an app
A USAID-funded program teaches finance to families in Latin America with tablet computers. Some of them start businesses and succeed.
How can a business regroup when its original idea doesn’t fly?
This article is part of Entrepreneurs: The Next Generation, a ShareAmerica series written in simplified English and designed to help you develop your business vocabulary. Click each...
South Korean company makes huge investment in U.S.
The arrival of a Korean-owned chemical plant in Louisiana means economic growth through partnership with a company known for its family-friendly policies.
You’ve invented the next big thing. How do you protect it?...
Think you invented the next big thing? Protect your idea and learn more about intellectual property (IP) and your rights.
Pompeo reasserts ban on funding abortions with U.S. dollars
In a March 26 announcement, Secretary Pompeo says U.S. foreign aid agreements will explicitly prohibit the use of funds for abortion-related advocacy.
China’s broken trade promises
China benefited immensely from joining the World Trade Organization in 2001. However, in the years since, it has not made good on promises to open its markets, a condition of its entry.
Investing in Africa without creating debt traps
The U.S. partners with private companies to provide aid around the world for transparent, bottom-up growth and development that supports local communities.