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Costume Jewelry in Belgium
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| Title: |
Costume Jewelry in Belgium: A Strategic Entry Report, 1997 |
| Date
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1999-07-23 |
| Pages: |
125 |
| ISBN: |
0741802392 |
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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 How to Strategically Evaluate Belgium
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Belgium
2 COSTUME JEWELRY
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand and Accessibility
2.2.1 Latent Demand: Statistical Profile
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Key Drivers
2.2.3 End-User Profile
2.2.4 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local production
2.3.2 Imports
2.3.3 Competitive Factors
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Distribution/Marketing Practices
2.4.3 Financing Environment
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Trade Association
2.5.2 Useful Information Sources
2.5.3 Major Agents/Importers/Distributors
2.5.4 Other Useful Addresses
2.5.5 Accessibility: Trade Events
2.5.6 Sources For This Report
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN BELGIUM
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Belgium
3.2.1 Major Trends and Outlook
3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.3 Government Role In The Economy
3.2.4 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.5 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN BELGIUM
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Belgium
4.2.1 Brief Description of Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading
4.2.3 General Financing Availability
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Types of Available Export Financing and Insurance
4.2.6 Project Financing Available
4.2.7 General Bank
4.2.8 Bank Brussels Lambert
4.2.9 Kredietbank
4.2.10 Credit Communal De Belgique
4.2.11 Morgan Guaranty Trust Company Of New York
4.2.12 Citibank Belgium S.A
4.2.13 Bank Of America
4.2.14 Trade Barriers
4.2.15 Effects Of The Single Market
4.2.16 Government Procurement Of Goods And Services
4.2.17 Ecotaxes And Environmental Regulation
4.2.18 Customs Valuation
4.2.19 Import Licenses
4.2.20 Export Controls
4.2.21 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.22 Shipping Documents
4.2.23 Commercial Invoice
4.2.24 Pro-Forma Invoice
4.2.25 Bills of Lading
4.2.26 Packing List
4.2.27 Certificate of Origin
4.2.28 Consular Fees
4.2.29 Temporary Entry
4.2.30 Labeling and Packaging Requirements
4.2.31 What Language To Use
4.2.32 General Labeling
4.2.33 Prohibited Imports
4.2.34 Standards
4.2.35 Product And Technical Standards
4.2.36 Recycling, Packaging And Waste Management
4.2.37 Electronic Waste
4.2.38 Eco-Labels
4.2.39 The CE Mark in the European Union
4.2.40 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.41 Special Import Provisions
4.2.42 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN BELGIUM
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Belgium
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Takeover Legislation
5.4.3 Screening
5.4.4 National Treatment
5.4.5 Privatization
5.4.6 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.7 Expropriation Risks
5.4.8 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.9 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.10 Federal Investment Incentives
5.4.11 Coordination Centers
5.4.12 Development Zones
5.4.13 Distribution Centers
5.4.14 Service Centers
5.4.15 General Fiscal Measures
5.4.16 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.17 Protecting Property
5.4.18 Patents
5.4.19 Trademarks
5.4.20 Trademark Exhaustion
5.4.21 Copyrights
5.4.22 Designs
5.4.23 TRIPS
5.4.24 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.25 Capital Market Risks
5.4.26 Political Violence Risks
5.4.27 Domestic Crime
5.4.28 Corruption
5.4.29 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.30 The Local Labor Market
5.4.31 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.32 Federal Investment Incentives
5.4.33 Major Taxation Issues Affecting U.S. Business
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN BELGIUM
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Belgium
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents and Distributors
6.2.3 Distributors
6.2.4 Commercial Agents
6.2.5 Other Agents
6.2.6 Salaried Representatives
6.2.7 Statutory Representatives
6.2.8 Non Statutory Salaried Representatives
6.2.9 Finding a Partner
6.2.10 Contacting and Evaluating Potential Representatives
6.2.11 Franchising
6.2.12 Direct Marketing
6.2.13 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.14 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.15 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.16 Newspapers And Magazines
6.2.17 Pricing a Product
6.2.18 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.19 Selling to the Government
6.2.20 Need for Local Attorneys
6.2.21 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN BELGIUM
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Belgium
7.2.1 Unionization in Belgium
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Belgium
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Belgium
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Belgium
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Belgium
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BELGIUM
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Belgium
8.4 Political Issues in Belgium
8.4.1 Nature of Political Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.3 Brief Synopsis of Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BELGIUM
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Belgium
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Belgium
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Belgium
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN BELGIUM
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Belgium
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Belgium
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Belgium
10.2.3 Religion in Belgium
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Belgium
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Political Parties
11.1.5 The Role of the Military
11.1.6 Economic History
11.1.7 Historic International Relations
11.1.8 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Business Customs in Belgium
11.2.1 Business Hours
11.2.2 Travel Regulations
11.2.3 Belgian Holidays - 1999
11.2.4 Business Infrastructure
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