As the world grows smaller every day, businesses often wish to expand across country lines, establishing contacts and understanding existing and/or potential markets for products and services worldwide. The federal government features several useful tools that can assist when seeking country and market information useful in expansion and business development.
It's one thing to do business in a town or city, within a metro area or state, or even across state lines. It's a wholly other step to take the business outside of the U.S., something highly encouraged and supported by the government for businesses believing they have the product/service and potential to succeed in an international market. Many government agencies can help the businessperson identify favorable markets and avoid unfavorable ones. Here's a list of resources to direct someone desiring to look at business on a global level.
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