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language, don’t read about the culture, and don’t visit frequently.
Why waste your valuable time?
2) Don’t spend any money. […]

As we cheer on the Olympic Games, we should be aware of the business prospects that are created

How to push your company at an international trade showDenver Business Journal
The world-is-getting-smaller concept means Americans are attending more foreign trade shows to perform market research, sell their wares, engage in competitive analysis, or seek partners and alliance companies.
There are nuances to doing this overseas, and here are the top 10 tips for working […]

It’s true there are markets waiting for American products and services around the globe. But the main success factors for market entry have not always been money, market power or advertising. Successful market entry is often a function of flexibility and creativity.
We’ve all seen examples:
Market failures
We’ve all heard stories of Chevrolet Nova being sold in […]

It’s no secret that Asian merger fever is a major trend. It seems the Chinese government holds endless foreign reserves, and is using that cash to acquire Western firms. China and India are showing the world they’re not just low-cost exporters, but also global M&A players.
We’ve seen examples with factories that made clothing and […]

Aren’t there easier markets to sell into? After all, the language, the culture, the politics and the business methodology are all different in China.
Maybe you should start with Denmark?
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Here are examples of the worst international business strategies we’ve seen.
• Follow the client — How many times do we talk to firms that decide to enter a market because their client is doing so? What happens if you lose the client? Does that mean you are stuck in Turkey with no other business? […]

Many firms are rushing to get their products and services overseas ‹ giving rise to charlatans who try to take advantage of the situation. Trading companies and consultants materialize that seem to be able to fix anything for you overseas.
Here are some telltale signs of fakes and frauds:
“I know everyone in China”
China has quite […]