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A Guide To International Business Expansion

A Guide To International Business Expansion
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Last Updated: January 31, 2024

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If you run a well-established national business here in the United Kingdom, you may be seeing huge success every month but it could leave you wanting more if you’ve reached your ceiling here in the UK.


This could lead to you looking at other ways to grow your operations and that may be by expanding overseas. Running an international business is a whole new ball game, though, and you’ll find yourself competing with many more companies in other countries. That’s why you need to expand correctly and our guide can help. 


Continue reading below to improve your chances of becoming a successful international business in the future. 


The Benefits of International Expansion

Growing internationally can be daunting if it’s your first time as you’ll soon be just another of the 333 million businesses worldwide. However, if you do it properly, you could reap the following rewards: 

  • Increased market reach, so you can sell to more customers, which can boost your profitability

  • You’ll have a great pool of potential employees, ensuring you can pick the very best talent to help your business grow

  • You can stay ahead of your competitors as entering new markets gives you an advantage

  • More innovation as you find new and better ways to penetrate different markets, which could mean you change your existing operations for the better


How can I make my business international?

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Look for gaps or demands in international markets 

When finding new places to sell your products, you’ll want to make sure the demand is there. Otherwise, your international move may fail. Look if your business can plug any gaps in the market or if you have better products or services for those that already offer them in the area. 


Consider mergers and acquisitions 

Mergers and acquisitions happen frequently in the UK with around 450 happening in Q2 of 2023 alone. By buying or partnering with a business in the area you want to move to, you’ll be getting a base of operations and a workforce that understands the local market, which may help with your expansion.


Mergers and acquisitions can be difficult to navigate in some instances but using a global accountancy service can help you through it.


Ensure you open a new branch in the right location

If you want to move your operations overseas, having a base of operations in a different country is a great idea. Some of the things you need to consider when doing this include: 

  • The demand in the area 

  • Local laws

  • Local taxes 

  • Whether your business matches the culture of the area


Once you’ve done each of these things, you’ll have positioned your business in a much better place for global expansion. This is an exciting journey that will have challenges and success along the way. We encourage you to enjoy the process as you make your company the very best it can be. 


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Cindy Baker
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