This document provides an overview of international business environment. It defines international business as the buying and selling of goods and services across borders. It also defines trade and lists some differences between domestic and international business like differences in factors of production, political entities, legal systems, and taxes. The document notes several important aspects of international business environment like helping with expansion, managing product lifecycles, accessing new technologies and opportunities, and earning foreign exchange. It also lists some problems in international business environment and discusses the need for understanding international business environment to facilitate ideas, services, capital flows, consumer choice and global employment opportunities.