Professor, I liked the article you posted and found it interesting. In fact, once I read it, I did more research on other recommendations for reducing international business risk. According to Morley (n.d.), there are 10 things to know before conducting business internationally. 1 - Affordability - International business means more costs, including travel, customs, phone calls, and office space if you plan to offer an overseas office. For most companies, the biggest difference in costs between having an international or domestic business is shipping. Don't forget to include the hidden costs involved with shipping overseas, such as hiring a freight forwarder and purchasing overseas shipping insurance. 2 - Feasibility - Revise your business plan to include your overseas goals and network with other industry contacts who have gone global. Discuss the decision with those in your business, with consultants and your industry peers. Look at other similar companies wh...