Business Without Borders: A Strategic Guide to Global Marketing

"Don DePalma has provided us with the most comprehensive guide for corporations to compete in the era of globalization. Business Without Borders is an outstanding contribution to managing in the global era, with practical information on the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective player in the global marketplace. This is a must-read for managers who seek to lead their corporations in the knowledge-based economy."
–Abbas J. Ali, PhD, Executive Director of American Society for Competitiveness
Professor and Director
School of International Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

"Don goes head-on at one of the most difficult challenges facing large corporations–and comes up with fresh, actionable advice. It’s clear that the next economic war will be fought on the ‘Eighth Continent’–this book reveals the strategies that will win the coming battles."
–George F. Colony, Chairman and CEO
Forrester Research, Inc.

"Now more than ever, managers need to make a strong business case for targeting global markets. Don DePalma writes from first- hand experience with dozens of companies, and he expertly weighs the challenges and the benefits of ‘going global.’ Business Without Borders provides essential insights and analysis that will help any size corporation craft a rewarding international strategy."
–Mary J. Cronin, PhD
Professor of Management, Boston College

An industry specialist, I have been waiting for a follow-up publication to DePalma's seminal White Paper, "Strategies for Global Sites", for years. DePalma authored that often-quoted paper as a Forrester Analyst in the late 90s. This is the follow-up that the industry has been waiting for, and I'm thrilled that it has been written by the same authority that first tackled the issue at Forrester.

The book builds upon the author's early work as an industry leader, and takes it a step further through well-selected case studies, stats, and interviews with leading execs. Further, it offers timely advice on financial justification in the current economic climate.

In summary, it is a seminal publication from a proven authority - a `must-buy' for any company (large or small) that is interested in optimizing return on their on/off-line program investment.

I couldn't stop reading it!