Resources to help you develop your international business.
This is part of a series of useful resources to help you:
- Find inspiration and ideas
- Build your international business
- Carry out international market research
- Develop your international skills
All of these resources are filed under the appropriate 8 steps of the International Sales Road Map. This is to help you as you go through the 8 steps.
You can also find a complete list of these resources on the Key International Resources Guide at the bottom of this page.
Today’s resource can help you if you faced with these questions:
- Does the foreign country you are targeting still seem a bit too foreign?
- Would you like to get some closer insights into what it is like over there?
- Are you going to live abroad soon?
Personal blogs by people living as expats in a foreign country might be exactly what you need. With a little luck you might find just the right person to connect with.
This is an active blog network made by expatriates, for expatriates.
List Of Expat Blogs - Blogs are categorized by region and then by country. There are also blogger profiles which can help you understand the cultural differences and similarities compared to your own situation.
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Some of these expat blogs can be very useful in building your understanding of different foreign cultures. These are personal blogs, so they do have limitations with regards to international business research.
Blogs are a social media, so do use them for social networking. You might find:
- Like-minded people
- Future employees or partners
- Referrals
- Sources of useful information
Use these blogs as good sources for timely information and to get different insider opinions on current local events. In general, expats are open to meeting new people and sharing their experiences.
Note the challenges the expat writes about and any differences that surprise you. Research this a bit more through other sources to get a better picture.
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