Export Business Plan: Moldovan Cellular Phones
Purpose-Why has the plan been written?

The plan has been written in order to guide our mobile phone export business. Cell phones in Moldova are rapidly overtaking land phones as many cellular phones now provide Internet access and cell phone computers. SMS, MMS and broadband are becoming standard features on cell phones. Nonetheless, mobile phones are expensive in Moldova and not everyone can afford them. Furthermore, although Moldova has made great lines in improving their technology in the telecommunications area, there is still line for improvement. Cellphones need to be upgrade to a 4G level. At the moment they are ranked at 2G and 3G. Moldovan Cellular Phones can find their niche by exporting refurbished cheap mobile phones to Moldova, introducing cheap policies and incentives, and providing Moldavians with quality mobile phones at competitive prices. The potential for success is huge.

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References

Bruchis, Michael. The Republic of Moldavia from the Collapse of the Soviet Empire to the Restoration of the Russian Empire, 1997.

Currency Encyclopedia. MDL - Moldovan Leu

 http://www.xe.com/currency/mdl-moldovan-leu 

Education in Moldova

Exchange ate Trends:

The Canadian dollar has been consistently, slightly less valuable than the U.S. dollar for many years and is poised to stay that way. The opportunity for exchange goods and production has remained rather high for this reason. "Canadian dollars per U.S. dollar - 1.3015 (2004), 1.4011 (2003), 1.5693 (2002), 1.5488 (2001), 1.4851 (2000)" (CIA World Factbook "Canada," 2005, NP)

Import estrictions:

Import restrictions in Canada are relatively low, as a result of NAFTA, which guides some semblance of open border free trade.

Price Controls:

There are no price controls on tech products in Canada. Pricing of the product will be comparable to the sale price in the U.S. The Game sells as a unit with the year subscription to upgrades, for $35.95 U.S..

Government and Public Attitudes to U.S. Products:

The U.S. is Canada's largest trade partner, with the exchange being near 61% as compared to other trade partners with only nominal percentages. (CIA…...

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References

Ball, D. McCulloch, W.H. Geringer, M. Frantz, P.L Minor, M.S. (2005) International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition. New York: McGraw Hill.

CIA World Factbook "Canada" Retrieved January29, 2008 at  http://www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/wofact2005/geos/ca.html 

Fahey, J.A., & De Los Santos, G. (2002). Memory Improvement and Research Related to the Science of Memory. Education, 123(2), 380.

Tulving, E. (2002). Episodic Memory: From Mind to Brain. XVI.

Despite these fluctuations in pricing levels, current projects indicate that demand for ginseng will continue to increase in the future due to greater demands from a burgeoning middle class Chinese market (How to grow ginseng, 2012). Although wild-grown ginseng commands higher prices, cultivated alternatives typically weigh more but the Chinese highly prefer the wild-grown version (How to grow ginseng, 2012).
As shown in Figure 1 below, West Virginia is located within the zones (3-8) that are regarded as being especially appropriate for cultivating wild-grown ginseng.

Figure 1. United States Zone Map for Planting Ginseng.

Source: Adapted from http://www.wildgrown.com/usazones.jpg

While West Virginia is located in a highly desirable geographic location for cultivating ginseng, the task is fraught with opportunities for failure, weather conditions can adversely affect the growing cycle, the plants are sparse and difficult to locate, and the actual growing process, as well as its clinical effects, remain better described than understood in…...

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References

Guo, Z. (2000). Ginseng and aspirin: Health care alternatives for aging Chinese in New York.

Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.

How to grow ginseng. (2012). WildGrown.com. Retrieved from  http://www.wildgrown.com/ .

Mccabe, S. (2002). Complementary herbal and alternative drugs in clinical practice.

Business Plan for Green Tongues
Summer 2011

Company Information

Environmental and Industry Analysis

Products or Services

Marketing esearch and Evaluation

Manufacturing and Operations Plan

Management Team

Timeline

Critical isks and Assumptions

Benefits to the Community

Exit Strategy

Financial Plan

Green Tongues is an advertising company that provides environmentally friendly advertising solutions to all those companies that value their environment and want to give back to the society in which they exist. Green Tongues envisions itself to be the premier advertising company in the near future in the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as consumers and businesses in this region are slowly beginning to realize the importance of environmental conservation. The six member states that comprise the GCC (i.e., Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) are shown to be well situated to take advantage of their political and economic clout in ways that promote environmentally responsible solutions. This study presents a marketing analysis of the environment in which…...

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References

Bains, K. (2008, January 9). Solar powered billboards in San Francisco, Africa, and Canada.

Solar Power Authority. Retrieved from  http://solarpowerauthority.com/solar-powered-billboards-in-san-francisco-africa-and-canada/ .

Blanche, E. (2011, February). Gulf rail network: The dream becomes reality. The Middle East,

419, 12-13.

Some Brazilian businesses might want to engage in joint arrangements to have workers going to do business or live abroad in English-speaking languages learn from these tapes, and there could be special discount agreements with such companies, to make use of these resources. Additionally, the national economy would greatly benefit from a more fluent population that was better able to engage in a variety of business endeavors in other nations. This would encourage the Brazilian government to not place any additional legal obstacles when engaging in negotiations regarding such an exporting arrangement.
There already a clear and strong desire to learn more about the United States, to do business with the United States, and to travel to the United States. Brazil was the ninth largest source of visitors to the United States in 2004 and has one of the fastest growing outbound travel markets in the world. "ith only 4…...

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Works Cited

Brazil." (Nov 2006) The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs Retrieved 6 Dec 2006 at  http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm 

Brazil: CS Market of the Month." (2006). Export.gov. U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved 6 Dec 2006 at  http://export.gov/comm_svc/press_room/marketofthemonth/Brazil/011006brazil.html#business 

Chapter 4: Best Prospects for U.S. Businesses -- Travel and Tourism." (Jan 2006).

Focus Brazil: U.S. Government Export Portal. Retrieved 6 Dec 2006 at  http://www.focusbrazil.org.br/ccg/Reports/Travel%20&%20Tourism.pdf

Inventory Management Strategy. In his book, Streetwise Project Management, Dobson (2003) advocates the use of a just-in-time inventory management strategy to keep inventories low and manufacturing process more productive. This approach, though, will require close coordination with a Brazilian supplier, warehousing operations, planners and forecasters, and transportation directors throughout the inventory management process. In this regard, Epps (1995) advises, that such an approach requires the efficient transportation of materials from outside vendors directly to the work-in-process area, where the required value added processes of the manufacturing operations take place, which is followed by the shipping of the finished products to the customer within a reasonable timeframe. This inventory management strategy can save manufacturers the costs of inspection, stocking, material handling, inventory tracking, carrying the inventory, and the dangers that are typically related to damage to parts and their tendency to become obsolete over time (Epps).

The just-in-time inventory management strategy has…...

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References

Bolten, E.F. (1997). Managing time and space in the modern warehouse with ready-to-use forms, checklist & documentation. New York: AMACOM.

Boyson, S., Harrington, L.H. & Corsi, T.M. (2004). In real time: Managing the new supply chain. Westport, CT: Praeger.

Brazil. (2009). U.S. government: CIA world factbook. [Online.] Available: https://www.cia.

gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html.

Business Plan
Marketing Business Plan

This proposal is a precursor for a fully evaluative marketing business plan. It will be used to create a dedicated and focused marketing campaign that aims to increase the overall sales of our new fuel efficient vehicle. The proposal seeks to offer a sound plan to increase vehicle sales through a combined sales and marketing approach.

The need for this more aggressive marketing campaign arose after management discovered that the overall cost per unit greatly exceeded expectations and would therefore require a much greater levels of sales success. To achieve these higher levels of sales success, we will more than likely be required to clearly define a unique niche consumer base. The objective of this proposal is to create a viable blueprint for designing a marketing strategy and then using it as the foundation for a successful marketing campaign that increases vehicle sales.

Keys to success

The proposed marketing plan…...

Business plan for a Multi-National Enterprise that conducts Foreign Direct Investment
Description of the MNE

Paradise Baby Food Company (PBFC) proposes to invest in a factory in India, one of the countries where Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is growing at a momentous pace, and from there not only create its unique product but also have access to a growing market that is interested in western products. PBFC intends to develop a complete line of health food products for children, using minimal processing techniques. All products will contain wholesome ingredients such as herbs and naturally derived vitamins, minerals, and other supplements. They will be free of chemicals and additives. The herbs are more plentiful in, and cheaper to gain and process, from India. Other companies claim to sell healthy and nutritious baby food, but their herbs are either processed so finely that little remains, or they are imported from long distance by which…...

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References

GoingGlobal.com.

 http://www.going-global.com/articles/understanding_foreign_direct_investment.htm 

IBEF. Foreign Direct Investment (May, 2011)   iloveindia.comhttp://www.ibef.org/india/economy/fdi.aspx 

Merinews.com. Fast Food Industry in India on the Rise.

Asking for $2.5 million in loan to purchase and develop land and construct a 6,000-foot travel center.
Competitive issues -- Center will be located between Hwy 45 and 635; there is high visibility, good access, limited competition, good traffic potential.

Market segmentation -- Will offer gas, convenience store items, restrooms, showers, game rooms, trucker lounge, scales, parking -- meant to be a regular stop for truckers on busy U.S. route.

Staff -- Initially run by management team; with supplemental hourly wage staff for check out, cooking, dining, hotel maintenance, etc. Owners to take $50K each for salary, total payroll just under $500,000 per annum.

Silvera and Sons Coffee Export -- Prepares green Arabia coffee beans grown in Brazil for export to the U.S. (specialty roasters) and then sell to Brazilian wholesalers. Asking for investment to expand from 72,000 bags per year to 120-160 bags per year. Coffee differentiates because it is high end,…...

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REFERENCES

Acme Consulting Business Plan. Retrieved from:  http://www.paloalto.com/sampleplans/bpp7/enu/live/acmeconsulting_live.pdf 

Interstate Travel Center Business Plan. Retrieved from:

 http://www.bplans.com/truck_stop_business_plan/executive_summary_fc.php 

Silvera and Sons Coffee Export Business Plan. Retrieved from:

Import Export
Importing and Exporting: Financial Plan and isk Assessment

Promotion Mix

Advertising will consist of distributor-oriented materials and programs for the local market and the sale of the imported coffee, while in the foreign market for the exported cotton the focus will be on specific manufacturers. Quality and price will be important factors for both products and markets, with sales promotions achieved through ongoing competitive efforts and product samples rather than specific promotional periods or programs. This will help to establish long-term and trusted relationships without the potential pitfalls of more complex variations and changes in sales promotions strategies, which is ideal when the selling mode is wholesale rather than retail focused (Ireland et al., 2005).

Letter of Credit as Possible Payment Method

Using letters of credit as the method of payment for both import and export transactions is in keeping with standard practices in international trade, and will provide the greatest amount of…...

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References

CIA. (2011). Brazil. World Factbook. Accessed 5 December 2011.  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html 

ICO. (2011). International Coffee Organization. Accessed % December 2011.  http://www.ico.org/trade_statistics.asp 

Ireland, R., Hoskisson, R. & Hitt, M. (2005). Understanding business Strategy. Mason, OH: Cengage.

Business Plan for Argos Shipping Company
The proposal attempts to inaugurate a new shipping business to meet the demand for an overwhelming increase in the shipping services. Moreover, an increase in the level of international business has led to a rapid increase in demand for shipping services that offer reliability, convenience, speed, and promise. Moreover, the shipping industry is rapidly changing and growing because of the rapid rate of international trade, however, it is still pertinent to realize that shipping industry involves a lot of money because the business is competitive and capital intensive. More importantly, starting the shipping business requires having in-depth knowledge of container, import, and export, and logistics industries. Despite our intention to start the shipping business, we still need a business plan to realize our goal.

A business plan is one of the strategies that can assist a start-up company in succeeding in the shipping business, and one…...

Most recently he held the position of Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Whopper Systems, a developer of PACS medical imaging and information management software. John defined the product portfolio and roadmap, managed strategic partnerships and was instrumental in the company's growth and eventual acquisition by Eastman Kodak Health Imaging. John holds a B.Sc in General Science (Physics) from Tel-Aviv University and is currently in his second year of studies at the McMaster Graduate School of Business.
Chief Medical Officer - Michelle Pfeiffer, M.D.

Michelle is a 5th year resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the McMaster University Medical Center. Michelle co-founded and is Vice President of Societal Resources, a company with diverse health care interests ranging from import/export of medical instruments to diabetes education in the United States and serving as a liaison between Medical Bandages and the Bosnian Ministry of Health. Michelle also helped design and…...

Export Plan for Annie's, Inc. Cheddar Bunnies
SITUATION ANALYSIS

Description of the Firm

Description of the Product

Competitive Situation in the Industry

esources to be used

EXPOT MAKETING PLAN

Long-term and Short-term Goals

Characteristics of Ideal Markets

Characteristics of the target market

Economic Overview

Demographic and Socio Cultural Trends

Market Position of USA

Competitive Analysis

EXPOT STATEGIES

Product

Pricing Strategy

Marketing and Promotional Strategies

Action Plan

The company aims at exporting its cheddar bunnies to exploit the market of Mexico. The organization aims at increasing its sales by 5% in the first year of the exports. In addition to that, it would also locate a distributor for the product in the target market every year. It aims at participating in the market place of Mexico and taking advantage of about 75% of the consumer base of Mexico. It also aims at showing a profit within three to five years of the export initiative.

The company will operate at a break even position in the beginning of the project but with…...

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References

Annie's Homegrown, Inc. (2014). For investors - annie's homegrown. Retrieved from: [Accessed: 6 Feb 2014].http://www.investors.annies.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=251112&p=irol-irhome

Annual Report: Annie's Inc.. (2013). Washington, D.C.: Securities Exchange Commision. pp. 1-50. [Accessed: 6 Feb 2014].http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTkzNDIzfENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1

Finance.yahoo.com. (2014). Bnny competitors | annie's, inc. common stock - yahoo! finance. Retrieved from:   [Accessed: 6 Feb 2014].http://finance.yahoo.com/q/co?s=BNNY+Competitors 

Nationmaster.com. (2014). Gdp statistics - countries compared - nationmaster. Retrieved from:   [Accessed: 6 Feb 2014].http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/eco_gdp-economy-gdp 

Exporting Products
For over 30 years, Al Merik Surfboard Company has been referred by many as a world leader in the production of surfboards .the Company has been producing more world champions' board than anyone in history. Products from Al Merik Surfboard Company are known all over the world and they have been quite marketable abroad. Despite the presence in the world, AL Merik Surfboard Company has never ventured into exporting its surfboards to Japan. The paper is a proposal on the basic idea to the Vice president of Al Merik Surfboard Company on how their surfboards can be marketed internationally.

Before embarking on the introduction of a product that is fairly new to market, it is mandatory to carry out market research on the particular new market. There are therefore various important factors that have to be considered when looking at Japan as a potential market for surfboards abroad. These factors…...

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References

Discover logistics.(2008). Logistics in Japan. Retrieved October 11,2013 from http://www.dhl-discoverlogistics.com/cms/en/course/trends/asia/japan.jsp

Weinberg, C. (2013). Japan's 'demographics of doom' trump market-stimulating tricks. Retrieved October 11, 2013 from  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/japans-demographics-of-doom-trump-market-stimulating-tricks/article12092365/ 

Tanaka, H,.(2013). Revitalizing Japan's politics and economy the key to Japanese foreign policy and regional stability. Retrieved October 11, 2013 from  http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2013/04/05/revitalizing-japans-politics-and-economy-the-key-to-japanese-foreign-policy-and-regional-stability/ 

Rizzo, P.(2010).U.S.A surfboard makers thrive in choppy waters. Retrieved October 11,2013 from  http://www.nbcnews.com/id/38472495/ns/business-us_business/t/us-surfboard-makers-thrive-choppy-waters/#.Ulhk7MuLrFw

international business plan. The plan will be for Acme Corporation. The plan will be to export manual razors (non-electric) from Acme's home country of the United States to Canada. The next section, that being the executive summary, will list the different sections of this report and in the order they will be listed.
There will be numerous sections of this report. They will include an introduction, a situation analysis, an export marketing plan, several market screenings, export marketing strategies, the export financial plan and the export performance evaluation. The author of this report would flesh out the "market screenings" as there are a total of five of those. The first screening will be the basic need potential. The second screening will be financial and economic forces. The third screening will be political and legal forces. The fourth screening will be sociocultural forces. The fifth and final screening will be competitive…...

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References

Ball, D.A., Geringer, J.M., McNett, J.M., and Minor, M.S. (2013). International

business: The challenge of global competition (13th ed.). Boston: McGraw-

Hill/Irwin

Henry, A. (2015). Five Best Razors. Lifehacker. Retrieved 13 June 2015, from  http://lifehacker.com/five-best-razors-761736867