International Business Plan
BREAKING INTO THE TRADE GAME: SMALL BUSINESS GUIDE TO EXPORTING
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
International Business Plan
The purpose of the International Business Plan workbook is to
prepare your business to enter the international marketplace. This
workbook will serve as a step-by-step guide to lead you through the
process of exporting your product to an international market. The
workbook is divided into sections. Each section must be completed
before you start the next section. After you have completed the
entire workbook, you will be ready to develop an international
business plan to export your product. Once the business plan is
completed, an in-depth analysis of your readiness to export can be
completed.
PPRODUCTS/SERVICES
STEP 1: Select the most exportable products to be offered
internationally.
To identify products with export potential for distribution
internationally, you need to consider products that are
successfully distributed in the domestic market. The product needs
to fill a targeted need for the purchaser in export markets
according to price, value to customer/country and market demand.
What are the major products your business sells?
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What products have the best potential for international trade?
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STEP 2: Evaluate the products to be offered internationally.
What makes your products unique for an overseas market?
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Why will international buyers purchase the products from your
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