Despite attractive opportunities, most businesses do not enter foreign markets. The reasons given for not going international are numerous. The biggest barrier to entering foreign markets is seen to be a fear by these companies that their products are not marketable overseas, and a consequent preoccupation with the domestic market. The following points were highlighted by the findings in the previously mentioned study by Barker and Kaynak, who listed the most important barriers: 1
- too much red tape
- trade barriers
- transportation difficulties
- lack of trained personnel
- lack of incentives
- lack of coordinated assistance
- unfavorable conditions overseas
- slow payments by buyers
- lack of competitive products
- payment defaults
- language barriers
It is the combination of these factors that determines not only whether companies become involved in international markets, but also the degree of any involvement.
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