11/05/2018
Non-paying international clients – when and how should you start collections procedures?
Where open account terms result in non-payment by the importer, the exporter must commence collections procedures. Here’s how.
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.
27/04/2018
How to set up franchisee/licensee agreements in foreign markets
Setting up franchisee or licensee agreements in foreign markets is much more complicated than setting up a domestic agreement. Here are the things you need to consider as you form your agreements in new international markets.
23/04/2018
Does your business have a reverse logistics plan?
The same capabilities used in the forward supply chain can’t be leveraged in reverse logistics…reverse logistics requires different processes, technology, capabilities, and expertise. It’s more of a network model.
13/04/2018
4 ways to protect your intellectual property in foreign markets
Intellectual Property can be the distinguishing factor and main driver of revenue for an organization. Here are 4 ways to protect yours.
23/03/2018
Use these lists to get through the export clearance process more quickly
Typical activities for obtaining export clearance could include several different processes or types of documentation – make sure you have everything you need ahead of time!
09/03/2018
3 things you should look at before committing to a business partner in a new market
The right business partner for a market entry venture is one that complements an organization’s capabilities and has a compatible business style and approach. However, complementary skills are not enough—the two organizations must also be able to interact effectively.
23/02/2018
Develop the perfect brand name for your business with these 7 simple steps
A brand identity is how an organization wants its name, communication style, logo or mark, and other visual elements to be perceived by consumers. The…
05/02/2018
8 ways you should be protecting your service-based customers
Service providers need to ensure that contracts or service agreements clearly specify these 8 key aspects:
26/01/2018
7 examples of how product liability laws change from country to country
Product liability laws vary in each country you do business in – here’s 7 examples from major markets to understand the differences and prepare accordingly.
22/01/2018
7 Delivery costs to budget for in your export strategy
Exporters need to keep these 7 services in mind when managing international deliveries, and budget accordingly, to take advantage of them when needed.