Agents, distributors, export consortia or freight forwarders are some of the direct or indirect methods through which SMEs can chose to export. Each has its own features and advantages depending on the company's type of industry and on its level of development or experience in local and international markets.
Market intelligence studies the international context to adapt companies’ strategies to the destination of their products or services. There are several ways of accessing this information, ranging from engaging a firm to conducting intense research on the Internet.
Crowdfunding is a collective financing tool available to SMEs for creating new ventures or expanding the business.
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SMEs usually find it very expensive to have a functional area committed to managing human resources. Resorting to outsourcing services and leaving the task to professional subject-matter experts can be an excellent strategy to fully focus on core business areas.
The science of manipulating atoms and molecules at nanoscale is gaining increasing presence in the products we eat. Reducing smells and changing the appearance or improving the texture of dairy products are some of the uses that we find in the industry.
Price is undoubtedly one of the most determining factors that buyers take into account upon judging the appeal of a product or service. It is a very delicate process where a price too high can avert prospective buyers while a price too low can generate losses or even create a bad image for the business.
Proper cash flow management is key to the success of a business over the long term. It is essential for SMEs to effectively manage cash with the same level of precaution as would be given to income, expenses and profit. Otherwise the company may find itself insolvent.
La IX edición del Foro Económico Mundial para América Latina hizo énfasis en la necesidad de profesionalizar a las PYMEs para que estén mejor preparadas al momento de competir en el mercado global.
The Chinese market can be both attractive and daunting for small and medium-sized enterprises deciding to export their products. However, the opportunity of selling goods or services in a market of almost 1.35 billion people should not be missed.
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