Create an international business or international venture outside of the U.S. (e.g., export/import, franchising, manufacturing, joint venture, etc.)

In this paper,

• Create an international business or international venture outside of the U.S. (e.g., export/import, franchising, manufacturing, joint venture, etc.)
  • Define the name, nature of the business, and brief background of the company and industry. Be sure this venture is created and is unique and innovative.
  • State the specific target market for the venture.
• Create a strategic plan that includes the following (in any order you decide):
  • An analysis of the competitive advantage of your venture (Why will it be successful?).
  • A PESTLE analysis, or a similar business analysis process, of the host country.
  • A 6- to 12-month timeline of your venture’s expansion.
  • A list of SMART goals.
  • A summary of startup human resources and marketing concepts.
  • A SWOT analysis of the venture that evaluates at least four challenges and advantages and/or opportunities and threats (e.g., cross-cultural, foreign currency, legal, etc.).
    • Suggest recommendations to overcome the challenges and threats from the SWOT you conducted.

The Final Paper: Strategic Plan

• Must be 2100 words in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of the Final Paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least five scholarly sources.
• Must have minimal direct quotes (no more than 10% of the paper).
• Must not be a narrative (no first person or story telling).
• Must include, at least, level one APA Style headings.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style