Competing internationally (Edexcel GCSE Business): Flashcards

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Competing internationally
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What must businesses do to compete internationally?

Adapt offerings to meet foreign customer needs

E-commerce benefit for international expansion

Access global markets without physical stores

E-commerce trade barriers

Tariffs, import restrictions, regulations still apply

What is glocalisation?

Global + local approach: adapt to cultures, keep global brand

McDonald's Maharaja Mac example

India - chicken instead of beef (respects culture/law)

4 Ps to adapt internationally

Product, price, place, promotion

Product adaptation examples

Technical specs, sockets, ingredients for local standards

Price factor: tariffs

Import duties that increase costs

Price factor: currency exchange

Affects business costs & customer purchasing power

Price factor: local income

Must research to set appropriate prices per market

International promotion challenge

Colours/gestures/phrases mean different things across cultures

Product adaptation benefits

Meet legal/safety standards, compete with local companies

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