Exporting is a mindset.
Chapter # 3 : Practicalities, Culture in the Int’l Business Many companies are reluctant to export because of […]
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Trade war. Minimizing the consequences and risks of trade wars
Chapter # 2 : Why International Business When President Trump applied tariffs on steel and aluminum from Europe, […]
Five keys to be successful in international business
Chapter # 3 : Practicalities, Culture in the Int’l Business Five keys to be successful in international business […]
Adapting products and sales material for international business
Chapter # 7 : Adapting products, services and sales material Q: Do I need to adapt my products […]
Domestic vs. International Business. A checklist of how to.
Chapter # 2 : Why International Business Q: What is the difference between international and domestic business? A: […]
Selecting the right distribution and sales channels for a foreign …
Chapter # 5 : Selecting the right export distribution How do you find the right foreign distributor/dealer/sales channels […]
Export Distribution & Pricing
Chapter # 5 : Selecting the right export distribution Chapter # 6 : Export Pricing Q: Which kind […]
How do you decide on your export price?
Chapter # 6 : Export Pricing The video will give you a good knowledge of the art to […]
Selecting Markets
Chapter # 4 : Market Analysis Q: As a new exporter how do I select a market? A: […]
The Mental Market Research when exporting
Chapter # 4 : Market Analysis Get your mind into Market Research. (Using a Mental Approach) Selling in the […]
The remote export manager/coach. How to expand into new markets?
Chapter # 5 : Selecting the right export distribution Is this your new way of conducting international business? […]
Export manager to employ or to rent pros and cons
Chapter # 5 : Selecting the right export distribution Employing an export manager or training existing staff, what […]
Representation abroad
Chapter # 5 : Selecting the right export distribution Q: What do I do with a foreign representative […]
Risks and Payments in International Business
Chapter # 9 : Risks and Payments in International Business Risk – Background Risk is defined as a […]
Payments & Currencies
Chapter # 9 : Risks and Payments in International Business Q: How do I make sure to get […]
Legal questions
Chapter # 11 : Legalities in International Business Q: Do I need to sign a contract with my […]
The future of the global economy and technology Are you …
Chapter # 12 : International Business in the Future Gone is the time when we could look in […]
How to improve remote teaching, online and with webinars and …
The way of teaching and learning has continuously changed. However the COVD 19 Pandemic has forced many educators […]
Is this the time to change the way we teach …
The lockdown of conventional teaching because of the recent crisis, coronavirus, is perhaps a sign that we will […]
The new mindset of learning/teaching and preparing for the future
The pandemic has got many universities to scramble for a new way of teaching. Jobs are changing, demanding […]
Are you planning for business life after the coronavirus?
If not start now. The virus has stalled many businesses and limited the conventional way of doing business […]
Is globalization over? Has Covid 19 changed that? How do …
We live in a market where we are heavily influenced by what is happening in other countries, their […]
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 […]
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 […]