1.1 Assess international trade patterns and identify their likely importance for the business1.2 Research international business and electronic commerce market factors, and assess opportunities to enter, shape or influence the market for their likely contribution to the business1.3 Identify international markets operating under free trade or protectionist arrangements and estimate likely ease of entering and trading successfully1.4 Identify international trade policies and agreements and estimate their likely impact on international marketing opportunities2.1 Identify and analyse impact of economic, political, social and cultural factors affecting international marketing opportunities2.2 Investigate international market trends and developments to identify market needs relevant to the business