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International business means more opportunities, but also entails greater risks. Although
the environment for international trade has changed substantially over the years, the risks
that exporters face when selling their products and services in other countries remain
essentially the same. The initial step in managing export risks is an obvious one but one
which sometimes needs to be spelled out: first to identify the source of any risks, and then
to manage and lower those risks to a minimum. Choosing the right partners and the right
professional advisers is a major step in mitigating risk. Bankers, lawyers, insurers and
accountants should also be able to give knowledgeable advice about the risks that may face
in overseas markets. This section also includes information about potential risks associated
with travelling and doing business in overseas markets. Managing risk is one of the primary
objectives of firms operating internationally Nevertheless, current treatments of risk and
uncertainty in the international management literature vary in their use of these terms and
tend to look at particular categories of risks to the exclusion of the risks mentioned
elsewhere in management literature. The strategic management field lacks a generally
accepted definition of risk.1 The major uses of the term are in reference to unanticipated
variation or negative variation (i.e., "downside risk") in business outcome variables such as
revenues, costs, profit, market share, and so forth. Managers generally associate risk with
negative outcomes. The concept of risk as performance variance is widely used in finance,
economics, and strategic management. With either the variance or negative variation understandings, "risk" refers to variation in corporate outcomes or performance that cannot be
forecast ex ante. The label "risk" has also commonly been assigned to factors either
external or internal to the firm that impact on the risk experienced by the firm. In this
sense, "risk" actually refers to a source of risk. Some common examples of risk referring to
risk sources are terms such as "political risk" and "competitive risk." Such terms link
unpredictability in firm performance to specific uncertain environmental components.
business
internationally
can
involve
different
risks
from
those
encountered
domestically and will be influenced by the country you intend to export to. Here are some
of the major risks firms doing business internationally can face.
Political risk
Major political instability at your export destination can either disrupt or in some cases
prevent completion of export contracts. This type of sovereign risk might include defaults on
payments, exchange transfer blockages, nationalisation of foreign assets, confiscation of
property, changes in government policies or, in extreme instances, revolution and civil war.
Some factors to consider are:
Civil disorder may affect personal security of company staff and contractors.
Political upheaval may occur due to economic factors, natural disasters, civil disorder
or revolution
Whether the local country complies with international law requirements, for example,
human rights, trade sanctions, recognition of personal property rights etc.
Some types of exports may be prohibited under local laws or due to trade embargoes
or other international resolutions
There may be no legal recourse for default in the local country or it becomes
uneconomic to pursue your legal rights
Legal risk
There can be major differences in Australian law and the law of the country you are
exporting to. You need to understand what these differences are and how they could affect
your ability to successfully export your products or services. It is important not to assume
that legal processes will be the same as in Australia, particularly when entering into
contractual arrangements.
Some examples of situations where legal issues can create problems for exporters include:
The differences between legal systems for example, common law systems as
compared to civil law systems.
For exporters of services, occupational health and safety and employment laws may
apply
Access to courts and dispute resolution mechanisms. Some countries may not permit
local litigation or place restrictions on the types of claims which can be made.
Non-payment risk
The risk of not being paid for your goods or services is a very serious one for exporters,
regardless of the country you are trading with. In order to mitigate this risk, the payment
option you choose should match the level of the risk.
To protect yourself against payment default it is prudent, at least initially, to use payment
methods which provide you with some security such as pre-payment or an Irrevocable
Letter of Credit even for customers in wealthy markets. (bank will be able to provide
advice on various payment options.) There are a number of relatively simple things that can
be done to lower the risk of not being paid. For example, be careful about offering credit
terms to customers, and look into getting credit insurance.
Keep your risk management analysis clear and simple, and ensure it is understood by
everyone in the company who is involved in exporting.
Developing a Risk Management Matrix
A Risk Management Matrix will not only clarify your thinking on the risks you may face, but
also give you a guideline to work from in managing or mitigating risks. This document
should be an appendix to Export Plan, heres some examples of what could be included in
your risk matrix:
Risk type
Ranking
(Low/Medium/High)
Exchange rate
risk (BDT/USD
rate changes)
High
Legal risk:
product
liability laws
High
Non payment
Medium
Consequences
Steps to manage or
mitigate this risk
Risk Management Matrix by creating a simple list of potential risks. A Risk Management
Matrix is not only a good way to identify the probability of risks occurring and the
consequences if they do, it will also help you to order the priority of issues that cannot be
ignored.
Grading risks helps you to focus on critical areas and to mitigate them before they become a
crisis. For example, if all of export business is with a single client in, and that company
becomes insolvent, the outcome could be catastrophic. But if the likelihood of insolvency is
low, your risk ranking for that event is more moderate, although it may still require
monitoring. It is a good idea to review your Risk Management Matrix regularly to ensure you
cover any emerging market changes.
Not sure where to begin when it comes to exporting? This report can help you determine if
your company is ready for international trade and learn how to overcome barriers and risks.
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introduction to the subject of foreign exchange risk and how to minimize the impact of a
changing currency on your international business.
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Risk and Cash Flow Management
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strategy in
In conclusion, we can say that there are a lot of opportunities for increasing export in
Bangladesh if stay political stability. The Human Resources are cheapest here which play an
important role in any business. Bangladesh government has to take proper steps to
maintain congenial atmosphere for sustainable foreign trade and International exchange
business in the country.
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