Questions from General Entrepreneurship

Q: Discuss the difference between and the advantages and disadvantages of indirect and

Discuss the difference between and the advantages and disadvantages of indirect and direct exporting.

Q: Discuss the differences and similarities between domestic- and foreign-based

Discuss the differences and similarities between domestic- and foreign-based intermediaries.

Q: What does the Eximbank do for potential exporters? For importers?

What does the Eximbank do for potential exporters? For importers?

Q: How would you show that small business is becoming a more important

How would you show that small business is becoming a more important part of the economy?

Q: Name a form of countertrade and when it would be an appropriate

Name a form of countertrade and when it would be an appropriate strategy.

Q: Imagine that you own a small manufacturing business. Identify the product

Imagine that you own a small manufacturing business. Identify the product that you produce and a foreign market that appears to represent an opportunity. What country would pose a risk?

Q: What countries are riskier markets for small businesses to enter? Why

What countries are riskier markets for small businesses to enter? Why? Where would you find information regarding political stability, financial risks, and cultural differences?

Q: Choose three foreign markets and find the customs and courtesies for greetings

Choose three foreign markets and find the customs and courtesies for greetings in those countries (possibly using the Internet as a source).

Q: The CEOs lived on different continents and barely knew each other.

The CEOs lived on different continents and barely knew each other. Could they make a deal work? 2. What do you believe the biggest barriers to this two-way business purchase would be? 3. What would yo...

Q: Should Hallam come up with some new products or continue to come

Should Hallam come up with some new products or continue to come up with new products or continue to concentrate on how tubs? 2. If new products are the answer, what should they be? 3. What are your r...