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Some Things To Consider Before Becoming A Global
Business

by Christopher Baxter

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Published on this site: November 24th, 2007- See more articles from this month



Hi there,

Many businesspeople dream of reaching the global marketplace because of the potential to provide increased profitability through reaching a large number of customers. There are many issues one needs to consider before becoming a global entity because the business environment differs vastly from country to country. If one does manage to get passed the trade barriers such as the tariffs and the quotas that are set up by the respective governments to protect their domestic industries, one still has to deal with the customers themselves before the products will be bought. In line with this, here are some of the most important factors one needs to consider in order to have a global reach for one's business. If you do not consider these things you may run into trouble that will prevent you from being successful.

The Laws: Countries have different laws that govern business practices so, what may be considered legal to one country may not necessarily mean that this same practice is legal in another. It is therefore important for one to consult with local lawyers and accountants regarding the laws in their particular country. These professionals can help you make sound business decisions.

The Culture: Every country has its own deep-rooted culture that makes it unique from other countries. One needs to know the local culture even before one can promote one's product effectively in the business environment.

The Promotion:
Aside from the fact that one needs to be sensitive to the taste and preference of the local markets and be careful on the promotion that one does as not to offend the potential clients, one also needs to be flexible to follow government regulations. For example, there are countries that do not put a limit on the amount of money that can be won by a local resident when a particular company holds a contest. However, in other counties the amount of earning can be restricted so one needs to know about these rules and requirements even before one starts with the promotional strategies.

The Locality: One should note that there are countries that have different government rules according to region. One needs to be cautious in making different promotions and activities in different regions in a new territory because a practice that may be permitted in one area doesn't necessarily mean that it will be acceptable in another area even though it is in the same country.

The Budget: Penetrating another country may cost more than one is expecting because of the different legalities one has to deal with. At the start of one's operations, one should also expect to encounter a lot of challenges because one is just starting to make one's presence felt in a new territory.

Overall though, penetrating the global market is certainly a worthwhile endeavor for any business despite the challenges it presents because it offers one a superb chance to make one's business far more popular and potentially far more profitable.

Up 'n Up



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