Expanding your business internationally has some great advantages. In addition to raking in revenue from new markets, doing business in multiple countries allows your company to be less dependent on a single economic cycle. When Darron Burke, president of Burke Brands, decided to expand his coffee company into South Korea, he did so with economic security in mind. "We learned that international expansion can help us hedge against inflation and a weak dollar here at home in the U.S.," he said.

But doing business outside of the United States can also be tricky, and it’s not the best option for every business owner. According to FOX Business, there are a few things business owners should consider before taking the leap into the global market:

• International banking: While additional markets may mean increased revenue, consistently moving money from one banking system to another may be complicated and extremely costly.
• Taxes: In addition to paying income taxes in a foreign country, the U.S. typically taxes American businesses on their worldwide income. The U.S. foreign tax credit can alleviate these fees, but as Steven Hagen, international tax attorney at Harper Meyer in Miami, warns “there are many exceptions and hoops to jump through in order to qualify.”
• Labor laws: You will need to carefully review the employment guidelines and laws of a foreign country and create a compliant employment agreement to avoid any pitfalls (should an employee sue you).

With the proper research and planning, expanding your business outside of the U.S. can be a fruitful venture offering a variety of new opportunities. But you also have to be confident in yourself as a business owner to make such a move. "You must have a lot of patience, understanding, a strong will to succeed and a good exit strategy in case things don't go as planned," Burke said.

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