Category Archives: International Trade

Everyday Human biases affect business and economic decisions. In developed economies, people are now regarded as being highly educated, globally connected and socially free, yet they still managed to create a historic economic crisis which dramatically affected all of our lives over the last ten years. There is a school of thought that this crisis […]

Selling to Vietnam – Overview Selling to Vietnam – The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has transcended its struggles from the wars of independence with France and the United States. Today, it stands at the forefront of development, riding the surge sweeping through Asia. As China’s competitive edge in manufacturing begins to wane, Vietnam emerges as a […]

International Export Strategies – Barriers to international trade, investment and migration are now lower than they have ever been. The internet, improved communications and low transport costs move goods, services and people easier far than it has ever been. The rise of the BRIC’s (Brazil, Russia, India & China) and the MINT’s (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria […]

Exporting to Germany – Overview Exporting to Germany – Germany is the biggest economy in the European Union and is regarded as an industrial powerhouse which drives the European Union. In 2022 it made up 4.39% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (source: Investopedia). So, Germany is the 4th largest economy in the world, […]

Brexit Consequences – Can the UK really disconnect from Europe? Brexit Consequences for the UK – When EU President Donald Tusk said in a February 2019 speech, “a special place in hell waits for those who promoted Brexit without a sketch of a plan on how to carry it through”, he was portraying the EU’s […]

The importance of Understanding Business Culture Business Culture – One of the essential things in business is culture; legendary management consultant Peter Ducker once commented that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”. For organizations of all sizes, understanding and addressing cultural issues have become increasingly important in today’s business environment due to the following reasons: 1. […]

 Selling to the USA – Overview Selling to the USA – The United States (US) is the world’s most significant, most competitive and technologically advanced economy. It has an annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of over US$27.36 trillion (source: Bureau of Economic Analysis). In 2023, the US had 25.8% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product […]

Trading with Egypt – Overview Trading with Egypt  – Egypt has started to emerge from its political issue, and today, it has the potential to become a high-growth market because of its large population and import-dependent economy. Egypt is strategically located and is highly diversified. This strategic location makes it an ideal place for companies […]

Online Store in China – E-Commerce General Overview  How to set up an online store in China – China has now become the largest internet market in the world with more than 800 million internet users and a population penetration rate of 64%. As a result, it has overtaken the US to become the world’s […]

Selling to Australia – Tips and Background Selling to Australia – Tips and Background – Australia is a stable economy in Oceania and is the 13th largest economy in the world. It is ranked as a high-performing GDP economy (source Statistics Times). Australia has an established governmental system, with a strong rule of law and […]