Global Expansion Simplified: The Ultimate Guide for SMEs

Have you considered international shipping? In an increasingly interconnected world, the allure of global markets presents exciting opportunities (and a few daunting challenges) for small and medium-sized enterprises like yours.

“Internationalization” can seem an overwhelming concept for SMEs, but the relationship between the two has never been so significant. In the face of worldwide economic disruptions, SMEs’ role in the global trade ecosystem has remained resilient, contributing significantly to economic growth, innovation, and job creation.

Contrary to some predictions, globalization has not given way to regionalization; most international trade flows are still happening over longer distances, meaning cross-border opportunities for SMEs are plentiful – providing they have the necessary insights.

Our new whitepaper, Global Expansion Simplified: The Ultimate Guide for SMEs, aims to demystify the complexities of growing your business internationally, and provide a structured pathway for you, as a small business owner, to navigate that journey.

Written in partnership with DHL Express by Roy Broersma and Hannah Wiemer of the world-renowned University of Maastricht, it provides unrivaled, in-depth insights to help your business expand into new international markets, reach larger customer bases, and diversify its revenue streams.

Your checklist for international business expansion

By adhering to the nine core principles – or Building Blocks – set out in the whitepaper, you can chart a course to successful global expansion, unlocking new potential and achieving continuous growth in the international arena. Together the following Building Blocks create an essential business growth checklist to guide you to global success:

Learn from real-world case studies

In the whitepaper, you'll also find real-world case studies of SME owners who are reaping the rewards of internationalization. Each one features a detailed breakdown of the actions they took to create something bigger and more successful than they ever would have imagined - and how the Building Blocks outlined in our white paper can be followed to replicate that success.