The world is changing at an ever-increasing pace, driven by globalization. Companies that withstood the global financial crisis continue to seek opportunities overseas to prosper from the remarkable growth in emerging markets.

The Globalization Index confirms that ambitious international expansion will remain the overall trend in the world economy. Data reveals that many businesses are rushing to employ their international expansion strategies, which indicates the strong desire by entrepreneurs to be ahead of others and capitalize on new market developments.

This white paper focuses on some core aspects that should be considered by businesses when developing and implementing an international expansion strategy.