Welcome to the future of internet coordination.By now you’ve heard the buzz about Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and how they are going to redefine how we work and earn.But when you peel away the hype and tech jargon, what are they really? How do they operate, why do they matter, and how can we all thrive in this brave new world of work?In How to DAO, industry veterans Kevin Owocki and Puncar take you on an illuminating jour...

Welcome to the future of internet coordination.By now you’ve heard the buzz about Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and how they are going to redefine how we work and earn.But when you peel away the hype and tech jargon, what are they really? How do they operate, why do they matter, and how can we all thrive in this brave new world of work?In How to DAO, industry veterans Kevin Owocki and Puncar take you on an illuminating jour...

The technology likely to have the greatest impact on the future of the world economy has arrived, and it’s not self-driving cars, solar energy, or artificial intelligence.It’s called the blockchain.The first generation of the digital revolution brought us the Internet of information. The second generation—powered by blockchain technology—is bringing us the Internet of value: a new, distributed platform that can help us reshape the world of ...

The crypto era has arrived, and business will never be the same.Real applications of crypto technology are growing exponentially: cryptocurrency payments are moving frictionlessly across borders; NFTs are generating real value for creators and consumers alike; and new blockchain-enabled business models are being built around decentralized finance and Web3. What do you and your company need to know and do today to create new opportunities and avoid disruption? C...

From a long-time Alibaba executive and former special assistant to Jack Ma, this is the first book to articulate how Alibaba's unique culture and “tai chi” management principles are providing a business and economic development model for the rest of the world.If you took the economic might of Amazon, and added the penetration of Facebook, the ubiquity of Google, and the cultural significance of YouTube, you might have something starting to resemble Alibaba. Commonl...

Fascinating insights into the changing supply chain industry in China, from leading international expertsA fascinating look at the enormous changes taking place in China today as it evolves from global manufacturer to global consumer marketplace, The Shipping Point: The Rise of China and the Future of Retail Supply Chain Management explores how China's ascension will have a profound impact on the future of retail supply chain management. Bringing together ...

The amazing e-commerce success story that provides a powerful new growth model for small business start-ups and grassroots entrepreneursOne of the world’s fastest growing Internet companies, Alibaba and its founder Jack Ma have inspired a generation of young Chinese—not just as a road map to riches, but as a lesson in entrepreneurial individualism. This illuminating guide takes readers inside this global giant of e-commerce and shows entrepreneurs how to b...

What do Web3, Crypto, and Blockchain really mean for business today?Like the dot-com bust before it, the crypto moment of the early 2020s seemed to rise and fall in a manic instant. Billionaires were minted one week and jail time was handed out the next. But in the aftermath, the promise of the technology remains. Blockchain and crypto aren't for speculators anymore—they're the basis of the rising decentralized internet called Web3 that could rewrite the past decad...

Conflict management in Chinese business. Negotiating in China means dealing with conflict.China is a paradox when it comes to conflict and disagreement. Local Chinese talk about harmony, but seem quick to enter into disputes. They put a premium on "preserving face" but don't seem to care about their reputation… or your opinion. Chinese say that relationships are key to their society, but are willing to betray a partner for pocket change. The number of conflicts is much lower than in...

How does a firm choose a foreign market for its products or services? If only there was a way to logically "grade" a foreign market to sell into. American firms are often confused and intimidated when they try to choose which country to work with overseas. Many times CEO's will say: "let's go to England, because they speak English over there" or "China is the world's largest market, lets sell there."China is the world's largest market for what? And will entering a British market be relevan...

A revelatory, insight-filled playbook for doing business in China and a probing look at why the country, despite the challenges it faces, still possesses unrivaled prospects for growth and entrepreneurial opportunity—by two leaders who, over the course of decades, have taken turns helming McKinsey’s management consulting practice in China.In just forty years, China has transformed from a closed economy into a global powerhouse. Riding the tailwinds of its massive l...

This book focuses on how supply chain finance serves and improves industrial supply chain and financial activities of SMEs in China from innovative perspective. How does supply chain finance empower SMEs? What is the basis for granting credit to SMEs? What kind of supply chain finance model can most effectively support SMEs? To address the above questions, this book adopts positivism, uses an inductive method and carries out case studies through qualitative analysis. At the end of book, th...