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= Theme 1 - Methods of internationalization = | = Theme 1 - Methods of internationalization = | ||
* A '''[[w:market entry strategy|market entry strategy]]''' is the planned method of delivering [[w:good (economics)|goods]] or [[w:Service (economics)|services]] to a new '''[[w:target market|target market]]''' and distributing them there. ( Wikipedia ) | * A '''[[w:market entry strategy|market entry strategy]]''' is the planned method of delivering [[w:good (economics)|goods]] or [[w:Service (economics)|services]] to a new '''[[w:target market|target market]]''' and distributing them there. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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== | == Export entry modes == | ||
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== | == Requirements for internationalization == | ||
* '''[[w:Internationalization|Internationalization]]''' has been viewed as a process of increasing involvement of enterprises in international markets. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Internationalization|Internationalization]]''' has been viewed as a process of increasing involvement of enterprises in international markets. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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:*in some jurisdictions [[w:trade secret|trade secret]]s. ( Wikipedia ) | :*in some jurisdictions [[w:trade secret|trade secret]]s. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
== | == Licensing and franchising == | ||
* The verb '''[[w:license|license]]''' or grant license means to give permission. The noun license refers to that permission as well as to the document recording that permission. ( Wikipedia ) | * The verb '''[[w:license|license]]''' or grant license means to give permission. The noun license refers to that permission as well as to the document recording that permission. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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* How does the licensor make money? How does the [[w:licensee|licensee]] make money? | * How does the licensor make money? How does the [[w:licensee|licensee]] make money? | ||
== | == Foreign direct investment == | ||
* '''[[w:Foreign direct investment|Foreign direct investment]]''' ('''FDI''') is a direct investment into production or business in a country by an individual or company of another country, either by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country. Foreign direct investment is in contrast to [[w:portfolio investment|portfolio investment]] which is a passive investment in the securities of another country such as [[w:stock|stock]]s and [[w:Bond (finance)|bonds]]. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Foreign direct investment|Foreign direct investment]]''' ('''FDI''') is a direct investment into production or business in a country by an individual or company of another country, either by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country. Foreign direct investment is in contrast to [[w:portfolio investment|portfolio investment]] which is a passive investment in the securities of another country such as [[w:stock|stock]]s and [[w:Bond (finance)|bonds]]. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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* '''[[w:Consolidation (business)|Consolidation]]''' of an industry or sector occurs when widespread M&A activity concentrates the resources of many small companies into a few larger ones, such as occurred with the [[w:automotive industry|automotive industry]] between 1910 and 1940. ( Wikipedia on Mergers and acquisitions ) | * '''[[w:Consolidation (business)|Consolidation]]''' of an industry or sector occurs when widespread M&A activity concentrates the resources of many small companies into a few larger ones, such as occurred with the [[w:automotive industry|automotive industry]] between 1910 and 1940. ( Wikipedia on Mergers and acquisitions ) | ||
= Theme 2 | = Theme 2 Export and import practicalities = | ||
* '''[[w:International trade|International trade]]''' is the exchange of [[w:Capital (economics)|capital]], [[w:good (economics)|goods]], and [[w:Service (economics)|services]] across [[w:international borders|international borders]] or territories. ( Wikipedia ) | |||
* '''[[w:International trade|International trade]]''' | |||
* '''[[w:Import|Import]]''' / '''[[w:export|export]]''' | * '''[[w:Import|Import]]''' / '''[[w:export|export]]''' | ||
== | == Lesson 1 - Basics of import/export == | ||
* A '''[[w:letter of credit|letter of credit]]''' is a document issued by a financial institution, or a similar party, assuring payment to a seller of goods and/or services provided certain documents have been presented to the bank. ( Wikipedia ) | * A '''[[w:letter of credit|letter of credit]]''' is a document issued by a financial institution, or a similar party, assuring payment to a seller of goods and/or services provided certain documents have been presented to the bank. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* A '''[[w:Bill of Lading|Bill of Lading]]''' is a document generated by a shipping line or its agent, giving details of a [[w:transport|shipment]] of [[w:good (economics)|merchandise]]. Alongside this principal purpose, the bill of lading also certifies that the goods have been shipped aboard a vessel (and in some cases certifies the condition of the goods at the point of loading), assigns [[w:title (property)|title]] to the goods, and requires the carrier to release the merchandise to the holder of the title or a named party at the destination port. ( Wikipedia ) | * A '''[[w:Bill of Lading|Bill of Lading]]''' is a document generated by a shipping line or its agent, giving details of a [[w:transport|shipment]] of [[w:good (economics)|merchandise]]. Alongside this principal purpose, the bill of lading also certifies that the goods have been shipped aboard a vessel (and in some cases certifies the condition of the goods at the point of loading), assigns [[w:title (property)|title]] to the goods, and requires the carrier to release the merchandise to the holder of the title or a named party at the destination port. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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* A '''[[w:contract of sale|contract of sale]]''' is a legal [[w:contract|contract]] an exchange of goods, services or property to be exchanged from seller (or vendor) to buyer (or purchaser) for an agreed upon value in money (or money equivalent) paid or the promise to pay same. ( Wikipedia ) | * A '''[[w:contract of sale|contract of sale]]''' is a legal [[w:contract|contract]] an exchange of goods, services or property to be exchanged from seller (or vendor) to buyer (or purchaser) for an agreed upon value in money (or money equivalent) paid or the promise to pay same. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
== | == Lesson 2 - Good sales quotations and Incoterms == | ||
'''Recap from [[Business Negotiations and Contracts]]''' | '''Recap from [[Business Negotiations and Contracts]]''' | ||
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:::* Transfer of risk | :::* Transfer of risk | ||
:::* Transfer of obligations | :::* Transfer of obligations | ||
:::* | :::* Divisions of costs ( Teacher ) | ||
* A '''[[w:documentary collection|documentary collection]]''' is a process, in which the [[w:seller|seller]] instructs his [[w:bank|bank]] to forward [[w:document|document]]s related to the [[w:export|export]] of goods to the [[w:buyer|buyer]]'s bank with a request to present these documents to the buyer for [[w:payment|payment]], indicating when and on what conditions these documents can be released to the buyer. ( Wikipedia ) | |||
Main '''[[w:financial risk|financial risk]]s''' in foreign trade: | Main '''[[w:financial risk|financial risk]]s''' in foreign trade: | ||
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* Interest rate risk | * Interest rate risk | ||
== | == Lesson 3 NO CLASS == | ||
== | == Lesson 4 - Documents and payments in international business == | ||
* '''[[w:International monetary systems|International monetary systems]]''' are sets of internationally agreed rules, conventions and supporting institutions, that facilitate [[w:international trade|international trade]], [[w:foreign investment|cross border investment]] and generally the [[w:redistribution (economics)|reallocation of capital]] between [[w:nation state|nation state]]s. They provide means of payment acceptable between buyers and sellers of different nationality, including deferred payment. To operate successfully, they need to inspire confidence, to provide sufficient liquidity for fluctuating levels of trade and to provide means by which global imbalances can be corrected. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:International monetary systems|International monetary systems]]''' are sets of internationally agreed rules, conventions and supporting institutions, that facilitate [[w:international trade|international trade]], [[w:foreign investment|cross border investment]] and generally the [[w:redistribution (economics)|reallocation of capital]] between [[w:nation state|nation state]]s. They provide means of payment acceptable between buyers and sellers of different nationality, including deferred payment. To operate successfully, they need to inspire confidence, to provide sufficient liquidity for fluctuating levels of trade and to provide means by which global imbalances can be corrected. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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* The '''[[w:International Bank Account Number|International Bank Account Number]]''' ('''[[w:IBAN|IBAN]]''') is an internationally agreed means of identifying [[w:bank account|bank account]]s across national borders with a reduced risk of [[w:transcription error|transcription error]]s. ( Wikipedia ) | * The '''[[w:International Bank Account Number|International Bank Account Number]]''' ('''[[w:IBAN|IBAN]]''') is an internationally agreed means of identifying [[w:bank account|bank account]]s across national borders with a reduced risk of [[w:transcription error|transcription error]]s. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
== | == Lesson 5 - NO CLASS == | ||
== Lesson 6 - Customs, risk management and currency questions == | |||
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* '''[[w:Customs|Customs]]''' is an [[w:authority|authority]] or [[w:Government agency|agency]] in a country responsible for collecting [[w:Duty (economics)|customs duties]] and for controlling the flow of goods, including animals, transports, personal effects, and [[w:hazard|hazard]]ous items, into and out of a country. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Customs|Customs]]''' is an [[w:authority|authority]] or [[w:Government agency|agency]] in a country responsible for collecting [[w:Duty (economics)|customs duties]] and for controlling the flow of goods, including animals, transports, personal effects, and [[w:hazard|hazard]]ous items, into and out of a country. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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* '''[[w:Foreign exchange risk|Foreign exchange risk]]''' (also known as '''exchange rate risk''' or '''currency risk''') is a [[w:financial risk|financial risk]] that exists when a financial transaction is denominated in a [[w:currency|currency]] other than that of the base currency of the company. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Foreign exchange risk|Foreign exchange risk]]''' (also known as '''exchange rate risk''' or '''currency risk''') is a [[w:financial risk|financial risk]] that exists when a financial transaction is denominated in a [[w:currency|currency]] other than that of the base currency of the company. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
== | == Lesson 7 - Costs in import/export == | ||