Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-241) and index.

What is an emerging market? -- Main characteristics -- The BRIC countries -- Market opportunities -- The emerging middle class -- Starting off -- Common mistakes -- First mover advantage -- Own forces vs. partnership -- Working environment -- Internal resources -- External forces -- Building the business model -- Entry strategy : trading or manufacturing? -- Engineering the marketing mix -- The importance of ethics -- Sustainable development -- Red tape, corruption and values -- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) -- Emerging global challengers -- The emerging companies -- A new geopolitical scenario -- Appendices -- Bibliography.