18/10/2019
What is 4PL? 4PL providers and how they can help your business
A 4PL company is a supply chain services provider that searches for the best supply chain management solutions for its client companies.
FITTskills Refresher
There’s a lot to know when it comes to international trade. So every now and then we like to pull out snippets of wisdom from our FITTskills series of international trade textbooks and pass them on. Whether it’s brand new for you or its information you’ve already learned but may have forgotten, you can rest assured that FITTskills Refreshers are practical and industry-validated.
11/10/2019
How understanding your product life cycle should influence your product development decisions
A product’s stage within its product life cycle influences the need for product development or adaptation and should play an important decision making role.
20/09/2019
Check to see if you need any of these certificates or approvals for your international shipping
Besides commercial and transport documents, exporters must organize certificates, documents and approvals for international shipping to satisfy customs.
13/09/2019
Read this Incoterms® overview to start preparing for the new Incoterms® 2020 updates
Learn more about what Incoterms® are and how they’re used in advance of the new Incoterms® 2020 rules that will come into effect on January 1, 2020.
01/08/2019
Learn how to choose the best intermediary for your indirect exporting strategy
There are several intermediaries that may be used in indirect exporting, including trading houses and confirming houses – which is best for your business?
05/07/2019
Target your marketing by differentiating between potential customers and creating customer profiles
Customer profiles are used for product and service adaptations and other marketing decisions. Profiles are also often created for specific market segments.
28/06/2019
3 ways you can develop new services to meet customer needs
In order to best use service development resources, it is important to follow a process that suits your business strategy and current service offerings.
31/05/2019
Think you can’t get export credit insurance for your small business? Think again.
Export credit insurance can make sense and be accessible for businesses of almost any size, even microbusiness exporters.
24/05/2019
Quick read: The essentials of negotiating an international business contract
Discover the essential elements of a solid international business contract and avoid having to deal with disputes and possible litigation.
16/05/2019
How to plan for the costs of venturing into global business
Find out about the costs and the risks of taking your business into new global markets and how to ensure your success with planning and the right strategy.