Local business, organizations, and professional associations can be great contacts as they can provide you with valuable information about the market and your customers.

One of the key things you want to do when starting your business abroad is to get a local on your team. Why? Well, this person knows the people, the market, and the culture better than anyone, and you need this first-hand expertise. You'll also want to have local operations in place or coordinated your headquarter operations (distribution, fulfilment, support).