On: August 21, 2019 By: David Noah
Shipping dangerous goods is a complex, highly regulated process. Failing to do it right can put you and your company at risk—financially and otherwise. Here’s how to protect your business and employees from costly hazmat regulations violations.
On: July 31, 2019 By: David Noah
Export compliance is a nuanced, complex process that requires exporters are aware of government regulations and requirements. In an effort to make understanding and obeying export compliance regulations a little easier, here are three epic fails in compliance you should avoid at all costs.
On: July 22, 2019 By: David Noah
There are five common payment options used for exports. Cash in advance favors the seller since the exporter gets paid before the buyer receives the goods. But that makes it the least attractive option for the buyer, who may not accept it, especially if they have other vendors to choose from.
On: July 17, 2019 By: David Noah
There are many variables that can impact the cost of shipping your goods internationally. The biggest is failing to understand and comply with export regulations. Then there are several others; some of which you can control, while others you can't. We list those variables and the top mistakes.
On: July 10, 2019 By: David Noah
Creating accurate export documents and ensuring compliance with export regulations are an important part of your company's export procedures. But doing both with the level of accuracy they deserve can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Here are five reasons software can help.
On: June 26, 2019 By: David Noah
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) require that companies appoint one or more empowered official to oversee ITAR-related activities. Make sure you know what an ITAR empowered official is, what is required of them, and whether or not your company needs one.
On: June 17, 2019 By: David Noah
International trade includes a spectrum of risk, which causes uncertainty over the timing of payments between the exporter (seller) and importer (foreign buyer). Therefore, part of the sales negotiation is identifying which of the five common international payment options you are going to use.
On: June 12, 2019 By: David Noah
Exporting is a journey, but not one you'd ever want to take alone. That's why we've identified more than 20 different resources you can utilize as you guide your company through the export process, from product and market research to getting paid for your goods on time.
On: June 5, 2019 By: David Noah
Getting your goods through customs can be difficult if you don't know a country's import requirements. Requirements extend to shipping (hazmat, dangerous goods, routing, etc.), customs, and beyond. So how do you identify import country requirements for nearly 200 countries around the world?
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