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Consultancy | Business Services | Interim Management | Project Management Six Simple Steps to Overcome the Hurdles to the Adoption of an Internationalisation & Export Growth Strategy by an SME Business January 2013 All Rights Reserved – OutsideIn Int. Ltd 1

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Consultancy | Business Services | Interim Management | Project Management

Six Simple Steps to Overcome the Hurdles to the Adoption of an Internationalisation & Export

Growth Strategy by an SME Business

January 2013All Rights Reserved – OutsideIn Int. Ltd

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The ‘Kit’ needed is different so change your Shoes... & your Mindset1

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Ask yourselves three ‘How’ questions & write down the (honest) Answers...

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...how do I get going Internationally when the options to begin or go to the next phase of development are not that clear at all?

Your Answer:

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...how do I give my home market & production my full attention at the same time? Does this mean ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’?

Your Answer:

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Ask yourself a ‘Tough One’...how do I acquire the appropriate skills & experience mix that I need to get going in a simple, flexible and short-term business relationship?Your Answer:

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3English is the international business language standard. Is yours ‘up-to-scratch’ enough to support your business plans?

Let’s check using the following 3 language scenarios

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…you are offered a 10 minute presentation spot in an Industry Association meeting of about 50 people to present your company … in English. Confident?

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…a proposal is needed for a major Retailer to include a draft Contract, Product Descriptions, plus T & C’s all in English. And all before the sun sets tomorrow evening . Capable?

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…a tough new customer wants Key Words, Case Studies & Testimonials to add to his site as part of his marketing plan for your Brand… in English. Competent?

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…if, as Einstein claimed, “..the only source of knowledge is experience..” what options do I have to acquire the knowledge, train my teams, & keep it inside the company?

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Draw some simple conclusions like a short list of ‘I needs’. For example...25

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I need... guidance & help on ‘how best to internationalise, improve my export potential and grow my business abroad’

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I need... to acquire and apply practicalexpertise in the English Language to improve the way we conduct our international business in both verbal & written form

....is it ‘write, right, rite or wright?’

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I need.... to find & use the knowledge & experience of those who have built enduring business relationships abroad and done it well

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I need.... to train my team and have that knowledge pass using a methodology that can give immediate returns & ensure it remains inside the company

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I need.... a flexible business relationship so I can draw upon help when I need it and not when it needs me.

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Time ‘stands still for no man’ so do something about it now! If your conclusions match with a need for International Business Experience; expertise in the use & application of Business English; a novel approach to training & a wish for flexible business arrangements, you need to talk to Mike@ OutsideIn Int. Call him on:+44 7521 376355 or +39 335 6184924 Alternatively send a quick mail to: [email protected]

It ‘costs’ about two minutes of the most precious asset we all have....Time!

www.outsidein.eu.com

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