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09 May Global Business Article – Should Firms Take Investments From Overseas Investors?

Posted at 15:07h in Global Business by billdecker

Three trends are coming together that make American companies look more and more at getting overseas investors: money is easier to move internationally, there is an abundance of new wealth coming from the third world, and there are scores of new intermediaries saying they are connected to this wealth....

05 Apr International Business Advice – Top 3 Mistakes in International Negotiations

Posted at 19:49h in Global Business, Strategic Planning by billdecker

This one minute international business video discusses the top three mistakes companies make when they do global business. Other faulty assumptions include: Imported goods are often better. Evidence of this is that Americans drink French water, drive European cars, wear Italian suits and buy Swiss watches. However,...

25 Oct International Market Entry – Questions Firms Won’t Ask

Posted at 13:54h in Global Business by billdecker

Businesses study countries and their markets as they ponder which international markets to enter. They often ask such questions as: • How big is the market? • What is our market niche? • How do we reach our target market? • What will our brand look like? • How will we...

16 Sep Overseas Market Entry-Choosing the Right Market

Posted at 23:20h in Global Business by billdecker

How does a firm choose a foreign market for its products or services? If only there was a way to logically “grade” a foreign market to sell into. American firms are often confused and intimidated when they try to choose which country to work with...

10 Sep International Business Tip- When in Rome

Posted at 14:53h in one liners by billdecker

When in Rome, do as the Romans. Don't try to BE a Roman!...