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Business Risks in International Trade

March 9th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in International Business

International Trade

International trade requires macroeconomic stability in the host country. Ideally, the economy of the host country should embark upon a sustainable growth path to foster foreign investment and international trade opportunities, while supported by a strong banking system. However, there are several business risks that a firm launching onto a foreign country should assess. (more…)

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Importing From China

August 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in International Business

Importing from China

Searching and Qualifying the Right Suppliers

Gather a list of contact information from the internet through business forums, networking websites or search with well thought out keywords. Once you have established communication with them, your next step is qualifying suitable suppliers. To help you make an informed judgment, ask the following questions: what companies have they worked with, do they manufacture products for export, have they attended any trade shows or exhibitions, what’s the number of years they have been in this business, etc.

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