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My interest in international business started to develop while I was a student at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. I enjoyed the undergraduate global business and finance courses I took, which heavily focused on globalization and the impact it was having on the world economy.
On November 5, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a letter to South Africa, saying the U.S. would suspend duty-free treatment of South African agricultural goods exported to the U.S. should South Africa fail to address what the U.S. government saw as barriers to American products.
Under most common terms of sale, the exporter will have to make some sort of provisions for the receipt of goods at the target destination. While there are many details to balance, having the appropriate agents and warehouses in place goes a long way towards securing a successful international export delivery.
While returns are difficult enough to manage locally and domestically, complications multiply when managing cross-border returns.
Becky DeStigter, CITP|FIBP, is an international business consultant, speaker and author, better known to some as The International Entrepreneur (the name of her consulting company).
Brian Shube Consulting is looking for salespeople to help us grow to the next level.
As an International Logistics Coordinator, you effectively perform the tasks assigned regarding all logistics related transactions between customers and carrier partners.
The supply chain industry is struggling to find the next top talent. Without more supply chain industry internships, however, top business students are struggling to get their supply chain and logistics careers started.
International trade practitioners tend to be the drivers of growth, rather than a factor in supporting growth. So how do you know if you have the right competencies to work for a globally competitive company?
All parties in all commercial transactions should be aware of the potential for fraud. In some cases those parties you negotiate with may not even be aware of the liability they pose. Being vigilant by doing your due diligence is the only real way to prevent fraud in your international contracts.
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