5. Living Abroad - If you emigrate to a country with a different language or culture then be very wary of relying only on trade from your native country, this can be disastrous in a poor season. The name of the game is learn the language and fully integrate. In countries like France, 80 to 90 percent of your potential clients are domestic - you cannot afford to ignore this sector. If you do enter a new country or even just a new part of your own country then one quick way to be accepted is to use local suppliers for everything, nothing will ingratiate you more to the local community than your commitment to the local economy; you may often be accepted more readily as a business owner than a private individual for this very reason.