When the decision to export internationally has been made by the company is important to examine the country/countries in question in greater detail. Items such as barriers to entry, international payments, customs of the country/countries in question and recommendations regarding packaging of product and marketing techniques will be made.

A business plan is a strategic plan for your business. It is a simply written document which outlines in detail the framework of the organisation. A vital management tool – the business plan can be used by management to assist in business decisions and to successfully plan the direction of the company over the next 3-5 years. If a company is attempting to apply for financing a business plan is a necessity upon application. A business plan should be 50 pages or less, written clearly and simply “it tells the story of the company without jargon and is easily understood. The document will be written in a professional manner using the internationally accepted format