International business strategy

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International business strategy refers to plans that guide commercial transactions taking place between entities in different countries. Typically, international business strategy refers to the plans and actions of private companies rather than governments; as such, the goal is increased profit.

Most companies of any appreciable size deal with at least one international partner at some point in their supply chain, and in most well-established fields competition is international. Because methods of doing business vary appreciably in different countries,an understanding of cultural and linguistic barriers, political and legal systems, and the many complexities of international trade is essential to commercial success.

As historically developing countries become increasingly prominent, new markets open up and new sources of goods become available, making it increasingly important even for long-established firms to have a viable international business strategy. This is often facilitated with the use of international management consulting firms such as Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Amritt, or the Everest Group.