On: December 20, 2023 By: David Noah
Hiring a third-party vendor to help with your export process might be a good idea, but it doesn't relieve you of your export compliance responsibilities. You're still on the hook. If you’re not taking charge of your export compliance, you’re risking a lot. Here are some things to remember.
On: December 13, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Chambers of commerce and trade consulates can be important partners on your journey as an exporter. Networking, documentation and helping you find reliable buyers and suppliers are a few of the roles they can play.
On: November 29, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Banks play an essential role in international trade, but exporters and importers aren't always aware of the risks involved with dealing with certain banks, just as there are risks in doing business in certain countries. Here's how to review and analyze those potential risks.
On: November 27, 2023 By: David Noah
Canada is often the first place many U.S. exporters look to share their goods. This article looks at the history of U.S. trade with Canada, how NAFTA and now the USMCA have altered trade with Canada, the process of exporting to Canada, and considerations for breaking into the Canadian market.
On: November 15, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
When evaluating potential foreign markets for your products, it's important to understand whether those markets encourage competitive business behaviors or whether they protect entrenched companies and institutions. Fair competition is good; unfair competition is not good.
On: November 1, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
The World Bank's annual Doing Business report analyzes 10 key elements of doing business in a particular country. We explain the key aspects of the report and how to use it to measure the risk of doing business abroad.
On: October 25, 2023 By: David Noah
Nations can impose different types of trade barriers to discourage exports to their country. Tariffs are a common one, but there are non-tariff trade barriers they can also use. We identify 14 common barriers and how you can overcome them.
On: October 18, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Learn how exporters and importers can leverage the World Bank's Business Ready (B-READY) report to measure risk and navigate the complexities of foreign markets. The report rates how difficult elements of doing business will be, including starting a business, obtaining permits and finding accurate credit information on trading partners.
On: October 11, 2023 By: Richard Corson
The renewable energy sector's exponential growth, fueled in part by AI innovations and EU commitments, opens doors for American exporters. From Europe's ambitious renewable energy goals to projects in Asia-Pacific and Africa, there are many opportunities available to U.S. companies willing to step into this competitive but lucrative market.
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