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Cosmetics and Toiletries in Honduras
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| Title: |
Cosmetics and Toiletries in Honduras: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
119 |
| ISBN: |
0597794049 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Honduras
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Honduras
2 COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Third Country Imports
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 Marketing Strategy
2.3.5 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Distribution Practices
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Importers and Distributors
2.5.2 Local Producers
2.5.3 Trade Associations
2.5.4 Other Associations
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN HONDURAS
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Honduras
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.3 Budget Priorities
3.2.4 Privatization
3.2.5 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.6 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN HONDURAS
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Honduras
4.2.1 Trade Barriers
4.2.2 Valuations on Imports
4.2.3 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.4 Controls on Exports
4.2.5 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.6 Temporary Entry of Imports
4.2.7 Labeling & Marking Requirements
4.2.8 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.9 Local Standards
4.2.10 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.11 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.12 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
4.2.13 The Banking System
4.2.14 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.15 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.16 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.17 Project Financing
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN HONDURAS
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Honduras
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Property Risks
5.4.3 Property Rights Risks
5.4.4 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN HONDURAS
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Honduras
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Use of Agents & Distributors; Finding a Partner
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Selling Strategies
6.2.8 Pricing Issues
6.2.9 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.10 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.11 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.12 Need for a Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN HONDURAS
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Honduras
7.2.1 Unionization in Honduras
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Honduras
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Honduras
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Honduras
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Honduras
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN HONDURAS
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Honduras
8.4 Political Issues in Honduras
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN HONDURAS
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Honduras
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Honduras
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Honduras
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN HONDURAS
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Honduras
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Honduras
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Honduras
10.2.3 Religion in Honduras
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Honduras
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Independence
11.1.2 From Military to Civilian Rule
11.1.3 The Role of the Military
11.1.4 Political and Governmental History
11.1.5 Political Parties
11.1.6 Economic History
11.1.7 Historical International Relations
11.1.8 Foreign Business Opportunities
11.2 Business Customs in Honduras
11.2.1 Transportation
11.2.2 Language
11.2.3 Communications
11.2.4 Housing
11.2.5 Climate and Clothing
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