For some time, ambitious businesses have been challenged by the global economic situation and the perceived risks and difficulties of expanding overseas. With the UK and Europe becoming increasingly challenging business environments, many companies are looking further afield to new larger markets to expand their businesses and meet growth forecasts. Led by international accountants and business advisors, BDO LLP, and UK Trade & Investment which helps British exporters succeed globally and assists overseas companies to bring investment to the UK, this session will:
Presented by BDO and UKTI, this session will look at the opportunities and challenges in growing your business internationally and provide valuable information about the best routes to market.
BDO will share the findings of its 2011 Ambition Survey - Global Opportunities. Published in September, the report assesses the advantages and disadvantages of expanding into different countries, based on the experience of those who have already been there. The international survey interviews business leaders and international heads of globally aspiring mid-corporate companies in the UK and 12 other countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Netherlands, Russia, Saudi Arabia and USA).
Despite the economic and regulatory challenges facing businesses, initial findings are positive - 95% of mid-cap CFOs are confident that their 3 year plans to expand internationally will succeed. However, there are often significant challenges to be met and crucial lessons to be learnt in order to achieve these ambitions.
Stream 2 (11:45 - 12:30)
