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International Marketing Intelligence and Planning for Small Businesses

International marketing occurs when a seller or small business with a product to sell directs its services towards potential consumers in another country other than the country it resides. Typically this is done when the product the business wishes to sell is believed to have more of a potential demand in foreign markets.

Market commitment

Marketing internationally requires a huge commitment, thus the seller of the product must be prepared to make this commitment. This requires much more genuine efforts than throwing money at a new exporting venture, even if the seller has the finances for this. The seller needs to establish an international presence. This entails not only thorough knowledge of the country that is chosen, but preferably closes contacts with those familiar in this area.

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How to Get Promoted By Thinking Like the Boss

When you want to get a promotion or move to the next level in your organization, it is critical to position yourself as a strong candidate for the role. Just being good at your current job isn’t enough. Consider what your boss or the hiring manager looks for when deciding who to promote, and translate those needs into specific actions you can take to increase your chances of success.

The hiring manager probably has several candidates, internal and possibly external as well, to choose from. She wants to make the right choice for the team and the business. Here are some of the primary factors she will most likely consider:

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5 Business Networking Tips Anyone Can Follow

Learning how to network well is essential to job search and career success. It doesn’t matter what level of business networking skills you have. These 5 business networking tips can either help you get started or serve as a good reminder. Use these 5 business networking tips at any event and see results.

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The Cheapest and Best Local Advertising Tip

Before we get down to the nitty gritty here, let us define the term ‘local advertising.’ When I mention that term in this article, I specifically mean area specific business that serve a specific town, county, zip code or zone. Often, (but not always) these businesses are service related, such as hair salons, pest control services, sales professionals or brick and mortar stores. The term ‘local advertising’ refers to these small businesses looking to expand their current clients base.

OK, so where does a local business start?

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Modern Challenges for Haulage Companies

In this age of economic downturn, haulage companies are facing more challenges than ever before in their quest to stay viable in the coming years. However, the companies are rising to the challenge, with plenty of new initiatives going ahead to ensure that goods can still be delivered, drivers are treated with respect and kept safe while they work, and that costs are kept low so that firms can remain operating. There have been a few different examples in the media recently highlighting the struggle that companies face, and the ways they’ve risen to the challenge, as well. Read on to find out a little more about them.

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