Category: transacting business in a foreign country


If you are looking to expand your small business activities into Australia, then explore the Australian government’s website concerning small business.

http://www.smallbusiness.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/

Take a look at the Small Business Report prepared by the Irish government.

http://www.smallbusinessforum.ie/

The Report contains information on the climate for small business operating in Ireland and proposals for improving the transaction of small business enterprises within the country.

If you are looking for a resource to find information about small business in the UK, then explore the UK’s Enterprise Directorate website specifically about small business http://www.dti.gov.uk/bbf/small-business/index.html

The links on the right-hand side of the page lead to helpful information on taxation, finance, and a variety of other business information.

A great resource for investigating or learning about a country your small business might be interested in trading with or operating in is run by the BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/country_profiles/default.stm

Look at individual countries, regions, or international organizations–all in easy to use drop down menus.

Check out the resources referenced in the Library of Congress’ African Business Guide, which provides both internet and print sources for information concerning the business climate for small business in Africa. http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/african/africanhome.html

Looking for specific information on trading in different foreign countries? Explore The Federation of International Trade Associations market research website at http://fita.org/trade_info.html

FITA’s website contains a wealth of preliminary information regarding transacting business in different countries.