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France's Online Environment Infographic

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Thu, Dec 01, 2022

France is the 7th largest economy on the planet, and the French are one of the most well-connected people on the planet. Almost 100% are unique mobile users, and over 90% go online at least once a day.

Not only are they well connected, mobile, and social, but they also love to buy things online. France is the number 6 ecommerce market in the world- There is no wonder that France is such an attractive market for US exporters! 

Use online tools to your advantage to be found, understood, and transact your business in France!

The infographic below will help you grasp and understand the potential of France's online environment, social media, and ecommerce.

Our infographic shows you:
  1. The online environment
  2. Social media 
  3. Ecommerce - What do they buy and how?
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Demystifying Online Marketing

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Mon, Nov 21, 2022

Adding an online marketing strategy to your website and social media is like throwing gasoline on the fire! Your web traffic explodes, leads will increase,  and your brand recognition will grow.

Effective online marketing campaigns increase the number of international prospects that visit your website, drive up engagement on social media, help to educate your prospects about your products and services, and encourage them to buy! 

Check out our infographic and get in touch with IBT Online to discover how online business development tools will make the internet work for you 24/7, 365 days/year to help your grow your exports, sales, brand and business. 

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United States' Online Environment Infographic

Posted by Qiumin Chen on Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The United States is the largest economy on the planet, and people are one of the most well-connected on the planet. In a place that is there are more cell phones than people, and over 90% have visited an online retail store the past month, it is safe to say that the majority of potential customers are at your fingertips.

They are well connected, mobile, social, and more than comfortable to purchase goods and services online- There is no wonder that the United States is such an attractive market for businesses all over the world! 

Use online tools to your advantage to be found, understood, and transact your business in the United States!

The infographic below will help you grasp and understand the potential of United States' online environment, social media, and ecommerce.

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Malaysia and Singapore Online Environment Infographic

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Wed, Aug 17, 2022

With strong historical, social, and trade links between the mainland, Southeast Asia islands, and the west, Malaysia and Singapore have been on U.S. Exporters' map for a long time. 

With a young, digitally savvy, upcoming middle-income population, these markets have only grown in interest and profitability for exporters! 

With more mobile connections than people, these are two very exciting, highly mobile markets! So, how can exporters ensure they are found, understood, and easy to do business with in such a busy and ever-moving marketplace? Get online and launch localized websites! 

Use online tools to your advantage to be found, understood, and boost your business in Malaysia and Singapore!

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Vietnam's Online Environment Infographic

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Tue, Jul 05, 2022

With a young, digitally savvy population, a stable political system, a commitment to sustainable growth, and a very strong manufacturing sector, it's no surprise that Vietnam has become a key target market for U.S. Exporters! 

With more mobile connections than people, Vietnam is an exciting, highly mobile market! So, how can exporters ensure they are found, understood, and easy to do business with in such a busy and ever-moving marketplace? Get online and launch your localized websites! 

Use online tools to your advantage to be found, understood, and boost your business in Vietnam. 

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What makes China such a Unique Online Environment?

Posted by Andrew Lawlor on Fri, Apr 01, 2022

China's population of 1.4 billion people are online, engaging with a number of platforms and resources every day. In this new online world the best way to communicate and be found by your prospects, clients and partners is through localized websites and online marketing.

Discover what it takes to provide a unique online Local User eXperience (LUX) in their language and market.

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Thinking about Climate Change is a smart business decision!

Posted by Ava Mitzi on Thu, Mar 17, 2022

The momentum for corporate social responsibility and sustainability continues to accelerate and the role for businesses is clear: we need to turn risk into opportunity.

At IBT Online we seek to incorporate corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts for the success of our clients, our business and our planet.

The current climate crisis represents one of the biggest risks to our planet and we therefore feel we have a responsibility to make changes to our business practices as well as our services in order to mitigate and offset our impact.

We also believe that finding sustainable business solutions is the best way to set up our business as well as our client's for long-term growth that is resilient to a trade landscape impacted by climate change. Here are the top reasons why we believe all exporters should choose business solutions that incorporate sustainability and climate change mitigation within their business objectives.

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Germany's Online Environment Infographic

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Tue, Jan 04, 2022

Germany is the largest economy in Europe, the fourth largest in the world, and among the top 3 exporters of the world. It is also a massive importer. The powerhouse of Europe, Germany is a priority destination for many exporters. German consumers and businesses are wary of the internet but are nonetheless ardent users, with 90% internet take-up. Ready to do business with US companies, Germans look to the internet for information before buying. Make sure your business is credible to your German prospects: get online, get localized websites! 

Use online tools to your advantage to be found, understood, and transact your business in Germany. 

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The Netherlands' Online Environment Infographic

Posted by Ava Mitzi on Thu, Jul 22, 2021

The Netherlands is a small country (approximately the size of Connecticut and Massachusetts combined), but it is an extremely attractive market within Europe:

  • The Netherlands is a founding member of the EU, NATO, and the WTO, as well as part of the Schengen Area and the trilateral Benelux Union.
  • It has a U.S-friendly population with high regard for U.S products and the highest level of English language fluency on the continent.
  • The Netherlands has an innovative business community hungry for new, high-quality products.
  • It hosts several international organizations and courts many of which are centered in The Hague, which is consequently dubbed as 'the world's legal capital'.

Use online tools to your advantage to be found, understood, and grow your exports in the Netherlands!

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Want to Be Big in Japan? Start with your Website!

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Wed, Jul 07, 2021

The unique Japanese online environment is difficult to enter but can be extremely rewarding when you are equipped with a localized website and best-practice marketing strategy.

Japan is well known by US Exporters for its large, strong economy – 3rd largest in the world, and a powerhouse for both import and export. But it is also well known for how difficult it can be to enter!

A less known fact perhaps is how plugged in Japan is, with over 92% of their 127 million population using the internet on regular basis. 

So what does this mean to you? Your customers, prospects, partners are all online in Japan, and so you should be too!

IBT Online has a proven track record of supporting US Exporters to leverage their #1 business development tool - (no, not your sales team) – your website, to be found, be understood, and become easy to do business with in Japan.

With one of the highest internet penetration rates in the world, Japan is very connected and extremely mobile. To ensure your business can not only be found, but that your content can be easily understood by your prospects, you need a localized website.

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