30/09/2016
Write and implement your supply chain plan using these simple steps
While no definitive guide can be used for all circumstances, this framework can help you develop a written supply chain plan, and implement it effectively.
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.
23/09/2016
Is there really any difference between marketing domestically and internationally?
Do domestic and international markets really differ?The answer to this question is both yes and no.
09/09/2016
These 5 factors will change the way you manage your cash flow
Cash flow planning is one of the most important aspects of running any business, and it is particularly important for companies in international trade.
26/08/2016
5 steps to becoming a successful international supplier
While it may seem daunting to some small to medium-sized business owners, expanding your business by supplying products or services to a bigger multinational corporation is not only possible, it can be profitable.
19/08/2016
Build the best banking relationship for your trade finance needs
Will you be better off with a banking relationship meant to last for life, or to look for the the best banking deal for each individual transaction?
15/08/2016
Create a winning international marketing plan by nailing your market research
Entering a new market requires a deep dive into the minds, lifestyles, habits and communication style of your new clients. Gathering accurate information to give you a full picture of this market will be the key to success in expanding your business into this new region.
12/08/2016
4 of the biggest challenges export managers face today
Technological, economic and political changes have created a new, increasingly integrated, rapidly changing and highly competitive international environment. Such conditions require diverse and adaptable skills from those who manage exports and imports at today’s firms.
05/08/2016
Why we need more international trade, not more protectionism
Despite the loud arguments from certain circles for greater protectionism, there are still far greater benefits to more trade than to imposing new barriers.
29/07/2016
How to protect your company and customers in e-commerce transactions
As customers increasingly turn to the internet to do their shopping, the e-commerce world continues to evolve. While this can be great for both businesses and consumers alike, there are many challenges to face when safely and satisfactorily completing purchases online.
22/07/2016
Keep safe from risk by learning more about international cargo insurance
International cargo insurance is essential because it can be an exporter’s only legal means of recovering the full cost of lost, damaged or stolen cargo.