by billdecker | May 15, 2013 | International Business
Here are two quick tips to research a country before going there Go to dinner. If your business will take you to Thailand, go to a local Thai restaurant. Try to figure out who the managers and owners are. How are employees treated? How do they behave? Is the food...
by billdecker | Oct 25, 2012 | Market Entry
How do you select and enter a foreign market? A toolkit has been developed to help executives choose and enter international markets. Click here to get this toolkit at the itunes book store. Or get it mobi, kindle, and nook ready at http:/.marketentrytoolkit.com...
by billdecker | Jan 10, 2012 | International Business, Market Entry
the article on entering international markets continues, part 15 So now that you’ve finished the article, what is the process? Mode of entry (MOE) should be carefully determined. The determinants are: The Host Firm’s • Current business model • Access to capital...
by billdecker | Jan 4, 2012 | Market Entry
the article on entering international markets continues, part 14 STRATEGIC ALLIANCES: An often-overlooked mode of entry is the strategic alliance. This is typically a business relationship where similar companies combine efforts to get a better price on materials,...
by billdecker | Jan 2, 2012 | Other
the article on entering international markets continues, part 13. MANAGEMENT CONTRACT: when one firm provides management in all or specific areas for another firm, in exchange for a fee. Hilton Hotels, for example, provides management services for non-owned overseas...
