A Survival Guide for Small Businesses: Avoiding the Pitfalls in International Dispute Resolution

Abstract:     
In the past decade, the number of small, entrepreneurial businesses participating in the global economy has tripled. With this increase comes a rise in the number of cross-border commercial disputes. The unwary small business, not familiar with international transactions, may commit errors that adversely affect their ability to do and stay in business. This article focuses on analyzing which methods small businesses should use in constructing their dispute resolution provisions and how to avoid errors in drafting and negotiation.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 9

Keywords: dispute resolution, arbitration, small business, entrepreneur

JEL Classification: M13, F13, F23, K33, K41, K12

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