Case: Intro to International Networks 🇬🇧

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Which networks help you grow internationally?

18-02-2025 254 views 0

Intro to International Networks 🇬🇧

Doing business internationally requires the right connections. How do you, as an entrepreneur, find the networks that truly help your trade grow?

International business networks play a crucial role in global trade and collaboration. They help companies find business partners, provide insights into regulations and market trends, and support export and import activities. But how do you know which networks exist and which ones are best suited for your international ambitions?

Why this matters:
Whether you are an entrepreneur or a professional in training, understanding international business networks will help you succeed in a global market. You will learn how businesses use trade networks to seize opportunities and overcome obstacles.

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What to do?

You will map and analyze international business networks. This assignment consists of three parts:

Orientation: Research what international business networks are and why they are important for trade. Describe in your own words what you think these networks do. Support your explanation with at least two external sources.

2. Analysis: Choose two networks from the list below and answer the following questions:

What is the purpose of this network?
Which businesses or sectors benefit from it?
How does this network support international trade?

Use at least two external sources to support your analysis.

Choose from:

Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSO’s)
NLinBusiness
Fenedex
Evofenedex
Enterprise Europe Network
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

3. Find your own: Find three additional networks and describe concisely:

Their purpose and function.
In which countries or sectors they are active.
How they help businesses with international trade.

Criteria

Use of sources:

Pass: You use at least two external sources to support your analysis.
Merit/Distinction: You use two or more relevant and valid sources that align well with the topic and strengthen your arguments.

Analysis and content:

Pass: Your analysis includes relevant networks with a clear description of their function and impact on international trade.
Merit/Distinction: Your analysis goes beyond the basics, providing strategic insights into how businesses effectively use these networks. Your research shows depth and critical thinking, utilizing multiple external sources to reinforce arguments.

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