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How to Know When Going Global Makes Sense for Your Business

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Going global is exciting and could be the bridge to limitless opportunities for your business but it’s not for everyone.

Is Internationalization Right for You?

If you’re thinking it’s too risky, you may be right. But it’s also incredibly lucrative, especially if your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) has a strong enough foundation and proper strategy. 

Going global is a business growth opportunity worth exploring. 

By expanding into new markets, you can reach new consumers, increase efficiencies, take advantage of new opportunities for innovation, explore exciting partnerships, and extend your value beyond your home market.

Are You Prepared to Take Advantage of Opportunities Abroad?

According to Statista, the United States’ projected share of global GDP has been on a decline since 2016, which indicates stronger growth in other global economies, namely India, Bangladesh, Rwanda, Vietnam, and Cambodia (Top 5 Fastest-Growing Economies in the World). Now may be the ideal time for you to take advantage of growth opportunities abroad.

Evaluate Your Business First

However, before expanding into a new market, you must first evaluate whether the time and investment to expand makes sense for your own business. If your business is like most SMEs, you walk an “operational tightrope” and are challenged to continue to serve the needs of your home market customers. 

The good news is you don’t have to sacrifice your global profits because you don’t have a roadmap to get you there. 

First step is assessing where you are. We’ve simplified how to measure your global readiness with an easy tool. Just take our Global Readiness Self-Assessment to better understand where your company stands and tap into our business consulting services now (headquartered in Washington, DC).

Access Your FREE Global Readiness Insights Report

In minutes, you can download a free, customized report based on your responses with our valuable insights. You’ll get a global consulting snapshot of where you stand and where to start. 

In the end, going global is not for everyone, requires lots of strategic planning, and “going with your gut” is not enough. Expansion projects are a serious investment in time and money. But entering a new market is also exciting and can significantly expand your business abroad.

February 14, 2022

Email us today at contact@factumglobal.com to get a more accurate, objective, and detailed assessment to go global, smarter. Tap into our global business consulting services and expertise today!

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