Tag Archives: International Business

Mandarin Selling to Taiwan – Overview Selling to Taiwan – Taiwan, also known as Taipei or the Republic of China (ROC), is a highly developed economy that is strategically located in the Asia Pacific region. It is a well-regulated market with strong IP protection. It is a stable economy and is the 21st-largest importer in […]

China Sales Strategy & Tips for Companies selling into China China Sales Strategy – China is becoming part of every company’s international sales strategy.  Over my 15 years of working with companies in China, I have found it very intriguing to see the pendulum swing from foreign companies wanting to source from China to now […]

Selling to India – Overview Updated and fact-checked: 12 August 2026 India offers substantial opportunities for international companies, but it should not be treated as one uniform market. Product rules, taxes, customer expectations, languages, logistics and routes to market can differ by sector and location. Success usually depends on careful preparation, a capable local partner […]

Exporting to Nigeria – Overview Exporting to Nigeria – Nigeria is Africa’s largest market and biggest oil producer. Oil accounts for 90% of Nigeria’s export revenues. More than 110 million Nigerians live below the poverty line. Nigeria plays an important leadership role in both West Africa and the African continent. Nigeria is 31st in the World […]

Trading with Japan – Overview Trading with Japan, it is the high-tech powerhouse economy of Asia. Last year, it made up just over 4% of the World’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (source: Global Economy). It is ranked as the 3rd largest economy in the world (source: the World Bank). Japan has a stable government, strong rules of […]

Doing Business in Malaysia – An Overview Doing Business in Malaysia. Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has evolved from an economy focused on agriculture and commodities to one with a strong manufacturing and services sector. The country is now a leading exporter of electrical appliances and electronic components, making it a prime location for […]

Exporting to Canada – Overview This article was originally published earlier and has been updated in April 2026 to reflect current trade conditions, tariff developments, and Canada’s changing international trade strategy. Canada remains one of the world’s most attractive and stable markets for international trade. It combines a transparent legal system, strong infrastructure, high consumer […]

Overview of Singapore Singapore is a stable economy in Asia and is constantly a top-tier GDP economy (source Statistics Times). This offers fantastic opportunities for those companies selling in Singapore. Singapore has a stable government, strong rule of law and an effective regulatory system. It is ranked by the World Bank as the second easiest […]

Hong Kong – Overview Selling to Hong Kong is very easy as it has a duty free port and it can serve as an excellent location for conducting trade into China and Asia. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. However is it is not considered to be part of China in a […]

Overview of the UAE How to Sell to the United Arab Emirates. The late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed oversaw the transformation of the UAE from an oil export-dependent state into a regional and international finance and tourism player with best-in-class infrastructure and transportation networks and promoted the growth of a business-friendly environment. The United Arab […]