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The Month in International Trade
This monthly news bulletin is provided by the International Trade Group of C&M and covers news, updates, and agency actions in the realm of international trade... Click to access the full digest of articles.
These 3 charts show how international trade works
Global trade drives the world economy, but it is subject to constant change from economic, political and environmental forces.
Trade Show Transportation Tips
Running a smooth logistics process for your trade show experience can save you a lot of time, potential freight damage, and, most importantly- unnecessary stress.
How to translate a business name to target an international audience
How to translate a business name? This is a key question when internationalising a company, as it may determine the way we approach international clients.
How Foreign Trade Zones In The U.S. Came Into Existence
Foreign Trade Zones can be a way to get around a tariff. They are on U.S. soil, but they don't count as U.S. soil for customs purposes. There are hundreds of them around the U.S.
This International Expansion Expert Shares Tips for Breaking Into New Markets
International expansion is a thrilling but daunting task. This executive has made a career of executing them flawlessly.
Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Customs Bonds But Were Afraid to Ask
The world of Customs bonds can be extremely mystifying to the uninitiated. Nothing about international shipping is straightforward, but if there's one thing that often causes the most consternation, it's got to be managing customs on imported goods. When it comes to international importers satisfying the bonding requirements for bringing foreign goods into the United States, the complexity of customs bond requirements is enough to make…
How can tech help you to grow your business?
Whether you’re a sole trader or a sprawling international company, there’s a strong possibility ‘business growth’ is on the to-do list, or, at the very least, on the ‘to think about’ list
How to Keep your Import Data Confidential
How to avoid competition learning about your international business. Avoid sales calls too! Did you know that your confidential ocean import and export bill of lading manifest information is available for review? We can help.
How to Create an International Brand
When taking your business abroad, focus on cultural integration first.
How to Promote a Local Presence While Shipping Internationally
This is a guest post by Ceci Amador. As a business owner or manager, it’s only natural for you to think about international expansion. After all, taking a business to international markets means you’ll be able to tap into a larger potential target market, and this can lead to increased profits. However, setting up a business internationally is no easy task. Depending on the industry you’re in, you’ll have to think about international shipping, having a local number that clients or vendors can…
Building an International Brand: What to Centralize, and What to Localize
As you build your startup, what do you keep local and where do you go global?
How Commercial Pros Can Build an International Presence
Industry leaders offer everyday business advice for drumming up more opportunities for global investors.
Introductory Guide to International eCommerce, Part 3: Logistics
Selling across borders requires in-depth knowledge of logistics and reverse logistics. Consider this your starting guide.
What is Direct Trade? And why do we do it?
In the coffee world, success is a question of managing countless variables. So the philosophy behind our Direct Trade program is simple: if we can minimize the negative impact of coffee's C-market price for our farmers, then they can focus on the variables within their control to ensure the long-term success of their farms.
SalesforceVoice: 5 Tips For Engaging International Audiences
By Heidi Lorenzen It goes without saying that no marketing team wants to offend potential customers. Companies invest significant time and resources to ensure spot-on personalized sales and marketing content for target audiences. Marketing to global audiences without localizing content, though, is dangerous to your efforts and perhaps even to your brand’s [...]
How to Prepare Your Online Store for International Shipping
It's a big decision to step across the borders and overseas to offer international shipping in your store. However, you can turn that fear and anxiety into plenty of revenue if you prep smart. This article will help you prepare and what to look out for when embarking on this big business journey. We’ll be looking at a way to create the start of a plan for international sales and
Understanding what international luxury buyers want
If you want to connect with your luxe clientele, connect with their culture first
Expanding Ecommerce Internationally: How to Get Started
International ecommerce expansion is a key growth strategy and while every business is different, there are steps every business needs to take to ensure international commerce success.
Eight Ways to Grow Your Personal Brand Within a Month
Every entrepreneur needs to have a two-fold focus when it comes to brand development. They should focus on developing their own professional brand for th...
Trade Show Survival Apps
Yesterday, Promotional Consultant Today kicked off our two-part series on strategic positioning by defining these three key components: product positioning, strategic planning and strategic positioning. Today, we take a closer look at strategic positioning and five key elements to help you define your strategic position<br>Strategic positioning is more comprehensive than product positioning. Procter & Gamble is one of the best examples of a company famous…
