Make a report INCLUDE maps of the country, tables, and charts. ALSO INCLUDE: Quotes with citations

 

SRI LANKA
 

1. Competition in the market: where you plan to invest and the challenges they provide for an investor planning to enter the market.
2. Economic and political climate for foreign business: How does the country perceive a US business investing in their market?
3. Methods for marketing and distribution Channels of distribution (macro analysis)
A. Retailers
1. Number of retailers
2. Typical size of retail outlets
3. Customary markup for various classes of goods
4. Methods of operation (cash/credit)
5. Scale of operation (large/small)
6. Role of chain stores, department stores, and specialty shops
B. Wholesale middlemen
1. Number and size
2. Customary markup for various classes of goods
3. Method of operation (cash/credit)
C. Import/export agents
D. Warehousing
E. Penetration of urban and rural markets

4. Managerial and labor climate.
5. Mode of entry strategy: How do you plan to enter the market?
6. Financial viability (profit margin, currency translation, profit
repatriation)
7. Conclusion.
8. Executive summary:
9. Sources of information