How to conduct business in a foreign country?

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to allow students the opportunity to present a business idea supported by strong financial information. The student will be able to identify the possible challenges of doing business in a foreign country and how to approach them.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Microsoft^® PowerPoint^®, Signature Assignment: Financial Statement Analysis and Firm Performance Template

Prepare a 16- to 20- slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation showing the details of a business you are interested in starting in a foreign country, and for which you need $300,000. The presentation should include the following information:

• Business name
• Executive summary
• Description of the foreign country
• Business description and structure
• Market and company analysis
• Marketing and sales operational plan
• How you plan to use the $300,000
• Financial statements forecast (3 years)
• Business health assessment – using the following ratios:
  • Liquidity ratios
  • Solvency ratios
  • Asset management ratios
  • Profitability ratios
  • Market value ratios

Analyze and calculate the following scenarios in 525 words, including which one would you choose and why, and which financing option is best for your busines:

• Investor #1 decided to loan you the $300,000, paying all of the interest (8% per year) and principal in one lump sum at the end of 5 years.
• Investor #2 offers you the $300,000, paying interest at the rate of 8% per year for 4 years and then a final payment of interest and principal at the end of the 5th year.

Discuss in 525 words the challenges and risks you may face in starting a business in a foreign country including the following:

• Cultural, business, and political risks.
• How you plan to avoid operational, transaction, and translation exposure.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.