We want to offer our services to countries outside the UK, what do we have to think about? There are reams we could write about on this subject, but I would start with how the environmental issues [political, economic, social, cultural and technological] have an impact on your specific product offer. For example, some years ago we were conducting research for a company wishing to sell an anti vandal product to Hong Kong. Major challenge was that at the time the concept of vandalism was unknown to people living in Hong Kong! Political
Economic
Social Cultural issues can affect how business is conducted in another country. These include:
Technological
Websites for further information include: Department of Trade and Industry website
EU Services Directive in a nutshell & FAQs
Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Lots of useful information and country profiles
Every Culture website – cultural information
Business Culture Guides - Executive Planet
Don't forget to contact your local Chambers of Commerce and other business associations who may have resources and other information to help.
Labels: international marketing, overseas trade