BU1213 Global Business Environment

BU1213 Global Business Environment
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You are hired to work on an “International Trade Finance” project for a Canadian company

1. The business:

Toronto-based Claire’s is a small business producing a range of products, including essential oils and sprays, serums and face and body care. Prices are in the range of $ 30 to $ 65 and products can be purchased from the company’s website or from selected retailers across Canada.

As Claire’s is aiming to expand its business into the European market next year, the business owner wants to know the essentials of international trade finance in order to negotiate the terms of an international trade agreement.

2. The expected outcome:

The business owner expects an export financing informational report to sell Claire’s products in the European market. You are being asked to elaborate a document for assessing trade finance alternatives

3. Your assignment:

Your assignment (3-5 pages length) is to elaborate an executive summary aimed to answer the following questions:

a) What are the most suitable methods of payment that can be applied in the case of Claire’s?

b) What sources of export finance are the most appropriate in the case of Claire’s?

c) What kind of export finance might be required at the pre and post shipment stages?

d) What could be the potential risks related to this international trade finance?

You are expected to offer clear and consistent recommendations for each question, providing logical and conceptual support to your claims. You also are being asked to make a 5-minute presentation of your assignment during the executive team meeting