2. Introduction
In order for firms to enter a new
market, they can pick from five
different style approaches
dependent upon the level of risk
they are willing to take.
3. What is a risk?
The definition of a financial risk is the potential loss experienced by an investor in a product or
business that could loose all their money. The more debt a business has, the higher the financial
risk because they may not meet the obligations to pay back their debts.
4. Exporting
The manufacturing of goods in one country
and selling them to another
Known as the least financial risk due to not
capitalizing in people, equipment,
buildings, etc.
5. Franchising
A franchise is an agreement between a firm and an individual allowing them to operate a
business using their business name and format permitted by the franchisor.
Globally, there is little risk and does not require higher investments because it would cost the
firm more to open it themselves.
Example: Common franchises are Skyline, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza, etc.
6. Strategic Alliance
An agreement between two independent
companies that are working together on a
common project without having a
partnership and investing in each other.
Examples: Uber has alliances with Spotify
& Pandora. Also, Starbucks and Barnes &
Nobles
7. Joint Venture
A new firm in the market and
local company join together and
share ownership, control, and
profits of a new company
The local partner offers
information on foreign entrant
understanding of the market and
gives access to resources
Examples: Google and Nasa
joining together to form Google
Earth
8. Direct Investment
Through the formation of solely owned subsidiaries, a firm must keep 100% ownership of its
plants, operation facilities, and offices in foreign countries.
Direct investment is once of the riskiest because it requires the highest level of investment
exposing the company to loosing its initial investment and/or the cost of operating.
Foreign entrant risks can be increased by natural disasters, war, political instability, or changes
in the countries laws.
9. Conclusion
Before a firm can enter a global market it must determine how much risk they are willing to
take. There are different levels or risk and rewards for each global entry strategy. The lowest risk
investment would be exporting. Also, the highest risk investment is the direct investment due to
the large investment.