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Miguel, Hector, Jerry Exporting Plan =‍US to France= =‍‍‍Product Description:= == The iPad 2 is like a notebook/personal computer, its light, thin, and easy to carry around. It has 2 HD cameras, one in the front, and the second one is on the back of the iPad. The cameras can help by communicating with other classmates or teachers for help,tips, or even if you miss a day of school you can video call them to give you the assignments.It is very fast and crisp. It can hold alot of files and notes cause of its memory. It can connect to Wi-fi or 3G so you will always be connected to internet access just in case your teachers or classmates need to send you something that you miss. =‍‍‍Foreign Business Environment=

‍‍‍Cultural and Social Factors:
Some social and cultural factors that can affect sales in France are that the French like to keep their personal things private. This can help us sale in their country because they can store their personal thoughts on their IPad and no one can have access to it except for them.

‍‍‍Geography:
Because France is close to the Mediterranean Sea the products could be imported by boat. Another transportation method that can be used to transport the items is buy air.

‍‍‍Economic Conditions:
At primary and secondary school levels, the curriculum is the same for all French Students in any class grade. This means that our product could be used for all class grades.

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‍‍‍Type of Customer:
I will sell my IPad to the school districts In France. Locating the top school districts that can provide for their schools whit expansive gadgets.

‍‍‍Our Methods to Attract Potential Buyers:
It’ll most likely be easy to advertise customers through websites, since internet is the fastest way to communicate with people in other countries

‍‍‍Estimated Sales:
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‍‍‍Shipping documentation:
The documents needed are the Bill of Landing and Certificate of Origin. The Bill of Landing must include the information from the commercial invoice and an accurate description of the item. The invoice must include a description of the item along with an evaluation of the currency information. The Certificate of Origin is used to determine the correct rate of duty from the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

‍‍‍Time to Execute Plan:
It will have to take 1-2 weeks to receive it cause of shipping and handling all of the iPad 2 to France from the U.S. =‍‍‍Citations= Apple,. "iPad." // Thin. light. fully loaded. // . Apple, 2011. Web. 8 Feb 2012. .

Macworld, // What you need to know about the ipad 2 //. N.p., 2011. Web. 8 Feb 2012. .

==‍‍‍‍‍‍Introduction== ==‍‍‍‍‍‍Economic Conditions==
 * GDP: 2.580 Trillion
 * Per Capita: $34,077
 * Industry: Aircraft, electronics, transportation, textiles, clothing, food procesing chemicals, and steel

==‍‍‍‍‍‍Imports, Exports, and Trade Relations==


 * Exports: $521 Billion on automobiles, aricrafts, and aircraft aomponents, iron and steel products, refined petroleums products, organic chemicals, electronic components, wine and champagne.
 * Imports: $588 Billion on oil and natural gas, automobiles, aircraft and aircraft components, automobile equipment, pharmaceuticals, iron and steels products, and computer/computer related products.

==‍‍‍‍‍‍Currency: Values and Factors== // This section should list the major currency of your currency as well as other major currencies in your region. Research factors that might affect the value of these currencies. What economic and political factors influence currency values in your country? How do those factors differ from factors in other countries in the region? Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations. Bonus-contact the consulate for your country and obtain information about shopping and currency in your country. Link to Consulates // ====The Major Currency in France: Euro (EUR). Euro is the currency of France and many other European countries, the symbol for Euro is €. ==== ====Euro is the official currency of the European Union. The euro is second when it comes to most traded current in the world after the US dollar. Euro or the ‘eurozone’ is the second largest economy in the world. Euro has decrease the interest rate of most member countries, to be exact the weak currency with weak countries. The market faced a consequence from a weak currency to an increasing currency that significantly came up. Governments in these countries found it necessary to bail out their privately held banks in order to prevent systemic failure of the banking system. The euro is one of the major reserve currencies together combined with the US dollars. The exchange rate against the other major currencies fell reaching its lowest exchange rates. With the advent of the current global financial crisis the euro fell down but eventually regain itself. The euros measured against currencies of the Bloc major trading partners. All of the NON-EU countries had a currency peg to the French Franc before pegging their currencies to the euro. Currency is regarded to a safety measure especially for area with currencies with weak economies as the euro is at stable currency, also prevent inflations and encourage foreign investment due to the stability. The EU may be transferred in any amount from one country to another. EU in the euro is a domestic payment and have to deal with the corresponding domestic transfer cost. The European debt crisis led to the creation of the E.F.S.F. as well as others aimed to stabilizing the currency.====

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==‍‍‍‍‍‍Laws and Regulations== // For this section locate and list examples of laws that affect business activities and international business trade in your country. How do these laws and regulations compare with those of the United States? // // Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations. // ====Here are a couple of examples of new laws and regulations affecting business life in France. One example is health, because the French government restricted access to French healthcare system for EU epats. However they will be obliged to have health private healthcare insurance. This law affects the business by health. Health is a concern in business and the government is trying to restrict access to the French healthcare system. Another example is currency, cause after a certain time the currency markets have changed big time. The value of a pound has dropped significantly against euro and the US dollar. This can affect business money wise. Because if you are not up to date with the currency your money in the business could decrease base on your actions on currency. Another example is planning laws, which is Frances planning law is easier to understand for the business area and community. There are three basic types of planning permission that a person or business can apply for. Also another one is in relation to regulated business activities, then the requirement is for a relevant professional qualification, or at least 2 year experience during the past 10 years. One thing is business tax. Business tax is payable on the rental value of the tangible fixed assets used for the purpose of the business. The rate can vary on regions. 2%-5% of annual business tax can vary and fix assets used for the purpose of the business. Young people can join the business and companies from the ages of 16-22 not having to obtain high school diploma .====

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==‍‍‍‍‍‍Consumer Products/Services==
 * Agriculture: Grains, wheat, corn, wine, dairy products, sugar beets, meet and poultry, fruits and vegetables
 * Services: Financial and Realestate Activities, Tourism and transportation

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==‍‍‍‍‍‍Conclusion==


 * Entertainment ||
 * ^  ||   || U.S $ || France ||   ||   ||
 * Movie || $ 10.00 || € 7.41 ||  ||   ||
 * Theme Park || $ 20.00 || € 14.81 ||  ||   ||
 * Sporting Event || $ 60.00 || € 44.81 ||  ||   ||
 * Concert || $ 100.00 || € 74.05 ||  ||   ||
 * Shelter ||
 * ^  ||   || U.S $ || France ||   ||   ||
 * Hotel Room || $ 150.00 || € 111.08 ||  ||   ||
 * Apartment || $ 55,000.00 || € 40,729.58 ||  ||   ||
 * Condo || $ 150,000.00 || € 111,080.67 ||  ||   ||
 * House || $ 250,000.00 || € 185,134.44 ||  ||   ||
 * Transportation ||
 * || U.S $ || France ||  ||   ||
 * Taxi Fare || $ 20.00 || € 14.81 ||  ||   ||
 * Train Ticket || $ 200.00 || € 148.11 ||  ||   ||
 * Plain Ticket || $ 400.00 || € 296.21 ||  ||   ||
 * Automobile || $ 10,000.00 || € 7,405.38 ||  ||   ||
 * Consumer Electronics ||
 * || U.S $ || France ||  ||   ||
 * Video Game || $ 50.00 || € 37.03 ||  ||   ||
 * Cell Phone || $ 100.00 || € 74.08 ||  ||   ||
 * Ipod || $ 200.00 || € 148.11 ||  ||   ||
 * Laptop || $ 1,500.00 || € 1,110.81 ||  ||   ||
 * Fast Food ||
 * || U.S $ || France ||  ||   ||
 * Candy Bar || $ 1.00 || € 0.74 ||  ||   ||
 * Soda || $ 1.50 || € 1.11 ||  ||   ||
 * French Fries || $ 2.00 || € 1.48 ||  ||   ||
 * Pizza || $ 10.00 || € 7.41 ||  ||   ||
 * Fast Food ||
 * || U.S $ || France ||  ||   ||
 * Candy Bar || $ 1.00 || € 0.74 ||  ||   ||
 * Soda || $ 1.50 || € 1.11 ||  ||   ||
 * French Fries || $ 2.00 || € 1.48 ||  ||   ||
 * Pizza || $ 10.00 || € 7.41 ||  ||   ||
 * Pizza || $ 10.00 || € 7.41 ||  ||   ||

1. It promotes political freedom indirectly by creating an economically independent and political aware middle class. 2.The most economicaly open countries are three times most likely to enjoy full political and civil freedoms as those that are economically closed.

1. A mixed Government. 2. Presdient Nicolas Sarkozy. 3. Yes it has more then one political party on the left lead by a Socialist Party and on the right it has a Union for a Popular Movement. Currently in power is a Socialist Party.

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1.France is a great place to live, apart from the cost of living. It's quite different style.There are many churches, cathedrals, castles, ancient monuments, and anything from Roman ruins or buildings still standing, medieval keeps and bastions, Renaissance castles, handsome 18th and 19th century architecture, to ultra modern new cities. 2.France has some coal, iron ores, bauxite, and uranium; but the coal veins are deep and difficult to work and are unsuitable for use in the manufacture of steel. Also fish and zinc are other natural resources in France. 3.In France the economic system is mixed economy.France economy includes agriculture, industry, labor and service-sector employment. 4.France literacy rate is 99%.The French educational system is highly centralized and organized. 5.In France the majority of the French live in urban areas.



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