06/12/2016
4 ways technology can help you grow your international business in 2017
As you plan to improve your business in 2017, you should look at some key technologies that can help you manage your customers, your data and your products.
Jennifer Nesbitt
Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.
11/11/2016
5 ways importing and exporting will be more challenging in Trump’s America
Here are five ways Trump is expected to make change the landscape for global importers and exporters:
31/10/2016
As Halloween spreads around the world, importers and exporters sport Jack-o-lantern grins
Halloween has grown into a big business. Primarily celebrated in the United States, Canada and Ireland, the holiday is gaining popularity in places like China, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Consumers are spending more and more each year on costumes, decorations and candy, boosting global import, export and retail revenues.
22/09/2016
Venezuela’s crisis brings discord and uncertainty to Mercosur trading bloc
As Venezuela deals with the daily political and economic turmoil, the economic collapse has also brought political discord to the region. Most notably, the remaining member countries of the Mercosur trading bloc
01/09/2016
4 famous supplier blunders and how to avoid them
lower costs, improve product design, evaluate materials and track competition. At their worst, supplier relationships can have disastrous results, cheapening products, costing companies money and sales, and eroding reputations.
16/08/2016
Could the EFTA be Britian’s route to access European trade?
Experts point out that the UK could find relatively easy access to the European single market through the small European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but even that path to free trade could come with some difficulties.
26/07/2016
Philip Morris v. Uruguay: The decision and what it could mean for trade
Earlier this month, the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSD) issued a ruling against Philip Morris International that could have lasting ramifications for international trade.
11/07/2016
Are you practicing the 4 pillars of a profitable supply chain?
By adapting the latest technology, focusing on improving the quality of their logistics operations, and instituting industry best practices, companies can combat international supply chain challenges.
20/06/2016
Canadian wildfires are having a global effect on oil prices
While the wildfires still burn uncontrolled on nearly 580,000 hectares, the approximately 100,000 people displaced by the wildfires were allowed to return to Fort McMurray and the nearby oil sands operations beginning June 1.
24/05/2016
How a ‘Brexit’ could affect the UK’s trade with North America
Supporters of the so-called “Brexit” say that continental Europe’s economic upheavals are holding back the British economy, while opponents contend that abandoning the EU could discourage investment in the UK market and lead to a recession.