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Some Things To Consider Before Becoming A Global
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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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