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Routes to market and operating overseas

Discover the different ways to get your goods or services into your target export market. Understand what it takes to do business overseas, including how to structure your business, protect your IP and negotiate your contracts.

There are many ways you can get your goods or services into your target export market. See how the different routes compare and get the information you need to choose the right one for your business.

Understand how to adapt to the local business culture in an export market and what to look out for to avoid the risks of bribery and corruption when operating overseas.

Get advice on how to set up an overseas business entity, including joint ventures, franchises and subsidiaries.

Your intellectual property is one of your most important assets. Understand what you need to do to protect your IP in a new export market and who to contact to make sure you have the correct legal cover.

See what it takes to negotiate a price with overseas buyers, draft an export contract and conduct your due diligence when entering a new export market.

Understand how to get your professional qualifications recognised in your target export market.

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