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This is the right time to start a Malaysian international business of
your own, if you were thinking about it for some time. As per a leading
publication, Malaysia has all the right resources to become a fully
developed nation by 2020. If you are in line with this plan then your
dream of going international has just got the greatest boost it will
ever have. Before starting on this path, you will need to test some
basic parameters and check to see if you are in control of all
resources.

What is Your Motive?

Did you receive an enquiry from an international importer who wants to
know about you, your services or your products? If that is the reason
you have decided to dive into this venture then you might have to face
some problems later. Before you say yes to exporting, you need to
explore your future potential in this segment. Research can give you a
very different perspective of the market. Conduct your market research
well; maybe hire a research agency to thoroughly check all your options.
This research will give you exact demand for your products in overseas
markets, and if the results agree with you then you might just have
taken the first step into an international business circle.

Can you manage your Resources?

An international business could be your stepping stone on the ladder of
success. You will undoubtedly face many challenges in terms of duties,
taxes and even logistics of the export industry. Will be you able to
meet customer demands if there are other interested parties? How will
you manage your exports? You will need to first find the right channel
to transport your goods which might be through air cargo, sea freight or
even by road if you are close to the borders of some countries. You
will need to calculate which will be the most convenient and most
economical in terms of capabilities while reducing wastage of resources.

Get Your Payments in Order

The most
important result of any good business is payment. You start your
international business based on the fact that it has huge potential and
will help you grow both strategically and commercially. Therefore you
will need to make sure that your payment channels are very clear. Which
currency will you deal with? Will you offer discounts and other
benefits, if payments adhere to some of your requirements? Moreover you
will also need to think about payments as taxes based on Malaysian rules
and guidelines. Only then will the Government begin to recognize you as
a legitimate business person and as a part of the country’s economic
powerhouse.