Small Business and Globalization Pro's & Con's

We have heard a great deal about globalization over the last few years. What we don't hear very much about is how it has impact the small business community. What are the opportunities that you have experienced first hand? What are some of the negative impacts that you have had to deal with and how have you dealt with them. Where do you see globalization taking your industry.....your business? Please share your experiences and your real time on the ground wisdom with this community. This is meant to be a forum for discussion and new ideas that will help the small business community succeed in this new information age. We learn from each other.