The trend of the world economy moving toward becoming more interdependent is globalization. Things such as oil, precious metals, & the need for cheap goods made in other countries contribute to the need for business overseas. This is much more accessible since the beginning of the internet, e-mail, & video conferencing, which creates the global village. E-commerce is a major example of this. The U.S. retail e-commerce sales were estimated at $4.2 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Carried to its practical possibilities, that comes out to annual sales of $192.8 billion. An amazing American success story is about Jeffery Bezos. He left Wall Street in 1994 to launch an online book store called Amazon.com. He believed that with the proliferation of the internet, there could be a great deal of business interaction through electronic means. In 2011, Amazon.com reported net sales of $48.07 billion. That being said, electronic business is profitable, but does not take the place of a face-to-face meeting & a handshake when it comes to companies doing business. Both are very relevant in today’s world. Plastic Cardz is striving and thriving with local business in the greater Midwest. We can help your companies image, and make you stand out among the competition!