{"id":3020,"date":"2023-08-24T10:24:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T10:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/?p=3020"},"modified":"2023-08-29T06:54:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T06:54:21","slug":"go-global-with-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Now is the right time to go global with your business \u2013 7 tips on how to succeed internationally"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#1_Use_the_tools_and_channels_that_came_with_the_digital_age\" >1. Use the tools and channels that came with the digital age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#2_Never_stop_acquiring_knowledge\" >2. Never stop acquiring knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#3_Research_analyze_how_to_go_global_with_your_business\" >3. Research &amp; analyze how to go global with your business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#4_Embrace_cultural_differences\" >4. Embrace cultural differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#5_Network_as_much_as_possible_%E2%80%93_this_will_help_you_go_global_with_your_business\" >5. Network as much as possible &#8211; this will help you go global with your business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#6_Learn_the_law_and_use_it\" >6. Learn the law and use it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#7_Be_bold\" >7. Be bold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/go-global-with-your-business\/#Summary_%E2%80%93_how_to_go_global_with_your_business\" >Summary &#8211; how to go global with your business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an entrepreneur with a growth mindset, you might wonder what your next steps should be in order <strong>to go global with your business.<\/strong> International expansion allows you to grow on multiple levels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>If you are wondering how to achieve the dream of a global business, take a look at our 7 suggestions.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_the_tools_and_channels_that_came_with_the_digital_age\"><\/span><strong>1. Use the tools and channels that came with the digital age<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This discussion would not be possible if not for the technology that powers our daily lives as well as business activities. If you want to go global with your business you need to make use of all the tools that are within your reach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of them include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media platforms, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital events,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-learning platforms, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good graphic design, digital marketing and promotion tools,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> data analysis software. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your business is, you have to embrace the advantages of <strong>building a strong online presence within its context,<\/strong> establishing connections and making your brand known to a wide audience. The Internet is just the right platform for that, so waste no time and create some buzz.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Never_stop_acquiring_knowledge\"><\/span><strong>2. Never stop acquiring knowledge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to branch out into Europe? Great! But make sure you are <strong>familiar with the European Union regulations<\/strong> within your industry, ways of thinking, current trends, and even current affairs. Or maybe you want to take your product across the pond, to the US? Fantastic, but first read up on all the above and always <strong>stay up to date with the socio-economic climate.<\/strong> Make sure that you know what you are getting yourself into \u2013 knowledge is free these days, but you have to cram it first and <strong>never stop acquiring it.<\/strong> Learning extensively about new countries and finding out things that sometimes might be slightly discouraging is not a fun task, but it will pay back.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Research_analyze_how_to_go_global_with_your_business\"><\/span><strong>3. Research &amp; analyze how to go global with your business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a follow up to the previous point, but it needs to be done in a more structured and cold-headed way. Get serious about your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Business_model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>business model<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 if you were successfully winging it up to this point, unfortunately going global means more work and preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A <strong>proper market research<\/strong> is necessary with every business, especially if you want to take it abroad. Establish <strong>clear goals, analyze your budget, map up your milestones and KPIs,<\/strong> decide on who <strong>the target audience is<\/strong> and how you want to market your products and services to them. Do not forget to research <strong>main competition, potential partnerships and collaborations.<\/strong> Plan how to work around the information you have gathered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Make sure that your action plan is clear, concise, and if possible \u2013 supported by (recent) data.<\/strong> Only after doing so will you be able to understand how to navigate and become ready to go global with your business. You will find along the way that having a proper strategy will help you avoid some pitfalls and mitigate risks that are unavoidable in any business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of <strong>risks<\/strong> \u2013 make sure you list them too and think in advance of ways of tackling them as soon as they arise on the horizon. The future of your endeavor depends on how serious you are about making the spreadsheets and<strong> sticking to well-thought-out plans.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Embrace_cultural_differences\"><\/span><strong>4. Embrace cultural differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While researching the market you might have noticed that there is no universal way of thinking. People in some countries tend to enjoy controversial marketing, which for them creates buzz and catches their attention, while other nations prefer traditional ways of presenting a product. If you want to go global with your business &#8211; think of this aspect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your services <strong>do not violate some deep-seated cultural taboos<\/strong> \u2013 that would not be a good start! When you succeed and your product grows in new countries, consider <strong>hiring local people to help you go global with your business and make even better profits. <\/strong>They might be invaluable in adjusting it to local market needs even more and engaging with the audience. On top of that, many cultures will welcome you warmer upon learning that you are a job creator in their country, who supports local talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3027\" src=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-is-the-right-time-to-go-global-with-your-business-7-tips-on-how-to-succeed-internationally-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-is-the-right-time-to-go-global-with-your-business-7-tips-on-how-to-succeed-internationally-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-is-the-right-time-to-go-global-with-your-business-7-tips-on-how-to-succeed-internationally-2-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-is-the-right-time-to-go-global-with-your-business-7-tips-on-how-to-succeed-internationally-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Network_as_much_as_possible_%E2%80%93_this_will_help_you_go_global_with_your_business\"><\/span><strong>5. Network as much as possible &#8211; this will help you go global with your business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking does not get enough credit these days. A good business network is what makes a difference between a successful business and an unsuccessful one, especially in the global context. If you want to build valuable relationships, try reaching out to <strong>local freelancers<\/strong> \u2013 you might be surprised how well-informed and helpful they might prove to be. Local people are a great source of knowledge about the<strong> current climate (including politics), risks and opportunities, as well as cultural context in general.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using platforms to find freelancers like <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/contractors\/\">useme.com,<\/a> where freelancers offer various services \u2013 from copywriting to coding, graphic design and administration \u2013 may help you grow a vast network of professionals who are eager to help, have a growth mindset themselves and <strong>are ready to share their wisdom with you, a newcomer.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may know a lot about business in general, but do you know local communication nuances or country-specific business etiquette? However, if you create <strong>a successful networking structure, you will be able to exchange business insights with local people,<\/strong> get hold of trustworthy suppliers, or simply learn from them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all the available solutions, <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-hiring-international-freelancers-and-contractors\/\">hiring international freelancers<\/a> really stops being an issue. Do you need subcontractors from <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/north-macedonia-tax-obligations-for-freelancers-and-business-environment,130\/\">Macedonia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancing-in-croatia-legal-requirements-and-tax-environment,147\/\">Croatia<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/france-tax-rules-for-freelancers,141\/\">France<\/a>? This is not a problem anymore. Who knows what brilliant new ideas may come up in conversations with local freelancers!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Learn_the_law_and_use_it\"><\/span><strong>6. Learn the law and use it<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest advantage of the modern world is that many of us have the privilege of working remotely from wherever we are staying at the moment. We are our own bosses and oftentimes our business comes with us wherever we happen to stay. While this is convenient for us \u2013 entrepreneurs \u2013 it is not always the case for the customer base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some of your potential clients might prefer to buy from a company based in their country of residence. Even if your product is great, and you know it, upon entering a French market you might notice that French people are more likely to buy from a French-based company. Consider where it&#8217;s best to register your business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make some legal steps if necessary \u2013 it may turn out that, while it might not cut your costs initially, it will open new doors, such as<strong> local business incentives, loans, tax breaks etc.<\/strong> Research all this stuff or invest in the services of a local legal firm as it might help you make profits in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Be_bold\"><\/span><strong>7. Be bold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You made it to this point \u2013 you already are serious about going global and that is fantastic news! The greatest achievements come to those with bold minds \u2013 do not be afraid to dream big and elevate your business ideas right now. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you offer pre-made social media templates, you run a strategic consultancy, or you are a fitness coach \u2013 <strong>you can unlock tremendous potential by just daring to get out of your comfort zone.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_%E2%80%93_how_to_go_global_with_your_business\"><\/span><strong>Summary &#8211; how to go global with your business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key takeaway is to learn as much as possible about your potential markets, especially in terms of law, regulations and culture, as well as interact with local freelancers to thoroughly understand the country\u2019s specifics. <strong>Hopefully your business is the next big international success story.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world is a global village \u2013 by now we all have agreed that there is a lot of truth to this statement. 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