Published April 30th, 2008
Expanding overseas is a common idea entrepreneurs have in their business plans as a "down the road" growth option but with the recession and subsequent weakening of the U.S. dollar, it might just be the key to keeping your business afloat. Many companies are able to sell their products for twice as much as they can here!
While opening a brick and mortar store is certainly optimal, if you are a small company who doesn’t think you can spare the capital to do so, don’t fret. Another perfectly viable option is to open an international website (ie. a .uk site).... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, economy, global business, international business, national retail federation, Rebecca Button, STORES Magazine
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Published February 19th, 2008
When you make your living off retail sales, you don’t want to turn away anyone who is poised to give you their money for your products. But there is one selling arena that can be little tricky - international sales.
Unfortunately, any number of seemingly perfect international sales opportunities could very well be scams in disguise. As you consider selling internationally, there are some precautions you need to take to make sure you don’t end up the next victim.
Where Do You Want To Sell?
While you may want to think the whole world is your oyster, there are some... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, global business, international payment, International shipping, Leeia Ladipoh, scams
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Published September 28th, 2007
Everyone has an idea that they are certain will change the world. However, although the idea for an invention may come from one person, it takes a world of “interested parties” to truly get the idea up and going. Bringing an invention from idea to fruition requires the work of designers, licensing agencies, manufacturers, marketing experts, and distributors. This article assumes that you have already completed the proper paperwork to patent and license your invention.
Target your worldwide market
If you have spent any time in the social circle of other inventors, you are already familiar with the phrase “target... Read more
Tags: distribution, Doing Business Internationally, export, global business, jennifer ratliff, Trade Shows
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