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Brazil
April 25, 2012 By Doug Taylor Leave a Comment
Brazil is Latin America’s juggernaut- with a population over 190 million and currently the 8th largest economy in the world, it is poised to become one of the leaders of tomorrow. After a tumultuous few decades, the country has had over a decade of stable fiscal policy and … [Read More...]
Japan
April 19, 2012 By Doug Taylor Leave a Comment
Still an economic giant, Japan needs to be considered when developing your export plan. With almost 130,000,000 million people and a GDP per-capita of 45,000, Japan is a huge market with a lot of potential. It is the third largest economy with a specialty in high-tech … [Read More...]
Mexico
April 16, 2012 By Doug Taylor Leave a Comment
Canada’s trade with Mexico has grown exponentially since a free-trade agreement was enacted in 1994. NAFTA created one of the largest free trade zones in the world and had a positive economic effect on each country involved (Canada, Mexico and the USA). Mexico has grown … [Read More...]
Articles
Culture
Culture: An Obstacle to Success in Global Markets?
November 30, 2010 By Alexander R. Malaket Leave a Comment
“Culture”. One of those intangible, poorly understood, annoying aspects of international business, that is an unwelcome distraction to hard-nosed, hyper-competitive business executives and … [Read More...]
The Road Less Traveled
November 30, 2010 By Doug Taylor Leave a Comment
It’s a comfortable life in Victoria--nice climate, amazing scenery, good universities, lots of golf courses and a varied outdoor life hard to find elsewhere. But a few restless business people have … [Read More...]
Finance
This is Where the Money Is!
November 30, 2010 By Alexander R. Malaket
You’ve shown creativity, vision and a degree of commercial courage by exploring, assessing and doing business in international markets. Your venture was well planned, supported by all the right … [Read More...]
Trade
Go Global
November 30, 2010 By Doug Taylor Leave a Comment
In the movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner is told that if he built it they would come. He wasn’t at all sure who they were but he went ahead and built the baseball diamond anyway. Luckily for him … [Read More...]
International Marketing
Market Entry Strategies
January 26, 2011 By Doug Taylor 1 Comment
Choosing the correct market entry strategy is critical to your long-term success. Most small companies use the direct exporting strategy by engaging an agent or distributor but there are a number of … [Read More...]
Market Entry Decisions
January 26, 2011 By Doug Taylor 1 Comment
It is rare for a product to simply emerge in a foreign market. Developing a market takes time. There are a variety of market entry strategies that a firm can use to penetrate an international market … [Read More...]
Research
Beginning Your Trade Research
November 30, 2010 By Alexander R. Malaket
Success in international trade starts before you ever leave home. Whether you are an expert at international business, or a novice at navigating foreign markets, the importance and value of timely, … [Read More...]
