Exports
Our research has shown the importance of the improvements in export earnings for all economies during the current global recession.
In particular, the UK, European and USA economies have initiated major export drives to Asia.
In Singapore, the government is supporting a major drive to improve the exports of Small-to-Medium (("SME") enterprises, in particular to the ASEAN region.
At The Futurist Institute, we use our Future Studies tools to quickly and economically conduct research into the risks and opportunities related to investment of time and money into developing export capabilities in particular locations in particular industries. Our export markets development approach has 10 steps as follows:
Step 1 Assess your Export Readiness
Step 2 Select your Target Market
Step 3 Evaluate the Target Market Risk
Step 4 Research the Target Market Trends
Step 5 Research the Target Market Competition
Step 6 Identify the Target Customers
Step 7 Test the Marketing Methods
Step 8 Prepare the Market Entry Strategy
Step 9 Prepare the Business Plan
Step 10 Launch the Export Service
Some examples of our research into these topics are shown in the Literature Research Gallery opposite. Scroll through these to view our variety.

Singapore Non-Oil Domestic Exports have been rising in recent months.
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Literature Research Gallery
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