Country Information: General
Global Edge – International business portal providing country guides, links to global information resources and a discussion forum.http://globaledge.msu.edu/resourceDesk/ Global […]
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Country Information by Country
International Business Information on the Web – Online Directory.Information Today. Links to the web sites described in the book […]
International organizations
Federation of International Trade Associationshttp://fita.org Directory of 450 international trade associations in the USA, Canada, and Mexico at:http://fita.org/members.html Also […]
Development Banks
World Bank Group. Click on Countries & Regions to find background information on 100 developing countries, click on Data […]
Universities
GlobalEDGE Resource Desk. Center for International Business & Research, Michigan State U. Info such as trade, stats, companies, government […]
How To Do Business in a Country, Including Culture and …
Economist. Go to this page and type in the country (search audio and video) e.g., Spain or the city […]
Statistics
Various Countries WTO. http://stat.wto.org/Home/WSDBHome.aspx Strategis. The Canadian Government website gives trade information for Canada and US (Trade Data Online) and links […]
Customs, Customs Duties, and Shipping
Harmonized Description and Coding System (HS) World Customs Organizationhttp://www.wcoomd.org Customs codes for import and export.http://www.foreign-trade.com/reference/hscode.htm See how much is left […]
Online Databases
Dialog and Datastar. Proquest. http://www.proquest.com/ Example of searches on Dialoghttp://www.exportpro.com Kompass. http://www.kompass.comInfo USA. http://www.infousa.com Database, to purchase informationYou can buy prepared reports […]
Miscellaneous sources
Currencies and Transfer of Money Oanda – currencies and historic info in most currencies.http://www.oanda.comhttp://www.oanda.com/currency/historical-rates XE net – a currency converterhttp://www.xe.net/currency […]
Trading Blocs, International Organizations, and Bilateral Agreements
Bilateral agreements http://www.bilaterals.org Trading blocs http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/region_e/region_areagroup_e.htm ACP, African, Caribbean, and Pacific States http://www.acpsec.org/ ACS.Association of Caribbean Stateshttp://www.comunidadandina.org/endex.htm AFTA Asean […]
Future Environment
Climate change Future Disaster Impossible to Avoid (Full Documentary)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlqrRVYrXMk&list=UUIup_mBthX8oUFOJUkPPtkA Reuters. World’s largest polluters.http://www.reuters.com/news/picture/who-are-the-worlds-biggest-polluters?articleId=USRTXRKSI#a=1 “Future Earth” [2014 Full Documentary]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=298672pLJxU&list=UUIup_mBthX8oUFOJUkPPtkA […]
Future Technology
Technology Future Technology that will blow your Mind (Full Documentary)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffWCVhOFpDQ&list=UUIup_mBthX8oUFOJUkPPtkA “Future Earth 2050” #Mind Blow Full Documentary 2014https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j43ohnuYBWk […]
Do I need to sign a contract with my foreign …
It is recommended that you specify in writing what you have agreed upon. Perhaps you thought you had […]
Should I use my lawyer or a foreign lawyer to …
You can always use your domestic lawyer to set out the main content in a contract. However, legislation […]
How do I treat a trademark in a foreign country?
Register your trademark also in the foreign country. If your foreign partner will be allowed to use your […]
Do I need to adapt my products for the foreign …
Yes. Here are just a few things to consider:Electrical voltage and plug configuration could be different. Climate could […]
Do I need to adapt my sales materials?
Yes, you have to. The way you sell products/services will vary depending on the country. While a German […]
Does colour have anything to do with adapting the product?
Colour means different things. White in one country can mean cleanness and in another country, death. Green can […]
Do I need to adapt the product name?
There are number of reasons you may be forced to change your product name.It may already be registered […]
What do I do with a foreign representative who does …
There are usually two reasons why they may not perform: You selected the wrong one or you have […]
We sell our equipment to different customer groups. Should we …
Yes. As long there is no conflict between the distributors that is fine. So as not to confuse […]
My distributor wants to sell under a private brand. Should …
There are pros and con with this. If you want to get the product known on the market, […]
My distributor wants to use my company name when selling …
Yes. However, hopefully you have registered your trade name in the distributor’s country. If that is the case, […]
How do I make sure to get paid in the …
There are different payment methods and different cultural practices that guide when and how payments are made. The […]
Is a Letter of Credit (L/C) a good payment method?
Yes and no. It is a safe way to get paid if it is the right type of […]
How does Cash Against Document (CAD) or Documents Against Payment …
Cash against document means that you ship the goods to the foreign country. The documents (Bill of Lading […]
What currency should I use when exporting?
You would most likely want to get paid in your own currency. However, the local distributor wants to […]
How do I make sure I don’t lose money on …
Let’s assume you are a US company and invoice in EURO. There are a number of ways to […]
Which kind of distribution channels should I select for a …
How much control do you want and what will you be allowed to do in the country. For […]
What are the pros and cons of having your own …
PROS CONS Under your control High start up costs Easier communications with HQ Could be difficult to find […]
How to select the right foreign distributor?
First contact the end user (customers etc.) and ask them to suggest companies they want to buy from. […]
How do I set my export price for a specific …
The market price is always the basis for the export price and not your manufacturing cost. Find out […]
How do I proceed with inter-company pricing if we own …
You should treat your own company as you would any distributor. They have to make money and you […]
How do I set the value of a down payment …
When you sell a license, you sell the right to produce and market your products. What you charge […]
As a new exporter how do I select a market?
You first have to ask yourself a few questions. How fast do you want a return on your […]
How do I select markets for the long term?
Look for markets with potential for expansion, where your products will fit in and where you can achieve […]