Business, Management and Marketing

Guides to the history, politics and economic background of countries from the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Guides to doing business in different countries, from the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT). The guides are "designed to advise and assist UK companies when looking to trade with and invest in opportunity-rich overseas markets"

Information for companies exporting from the EU to international markets. Includes statistics and information on duties and tariffs, import procedures, trade barriers and other issues and regulations. Free database.

Official UK Government website providing travel advice by country. Free site.

International business web portal created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University. The Global Insights tab provides international business and trade information on over 200 countries, the 50 U.S. states, as well as nearly two dozen industry sectors, and many of the world’s trade blocs. The Tools and Data tab includes the Market Potential Index, which allows comparison of emerging markets.

Reports and publications from the International Monetary Fund. Arranged alphabetically by country. Free site.

The Index covers 10 freedoms – from property rights to entrepreneurship – in 186 countries.

Website allowing you to compare country statistical data taken from numerous sources. Provided by Rapid Intelligence (an Australian web technology company). Free site.

UK Government supported free, online site for UK companies looking to grow internationally.

The UK Government Department for International Trade's (DIT) exporting country guides.

United Nations statistical profiles of countries. Includes summary statistics, economic indicators, social indicators, environment and trade profiles.

Country and regional data from the World Bank. Listed alphabetically by country. Free site.