The motivations that you listed for going international are quite good. The motivation for successful companies tends to include such factors as: desire for significant long-term presence in foreign markets, exploitation of the company's unique technologies, and improving company's return on investment. Unsuccessful companies seek short-term, incremental sales and/or are motivated by desires to dispose of excess inventory. They are reactive rather than proactive. Your responses to the motivational questions indicate that you intend to take a proactive approach to international marketing, and this is an important factor that should greatly enhance your chances of success.