26/05/2017
5 negotiating tips to help you close the deal
Negotiation is the linchpin of international trade transactions. It is during negotiations that the exporter and buyer start to solidify their business relationship. The importance…
exporting
04/08/2015
How to befriend the Zorkians and other lessons in navigating cultural complexities in global business
Culture is complicated. Developing relationships and business across borders may be challenging, but developing relationships and business across cultures is where the real art lies.
24/10/2014
3 things you must consider before you import from abroad
Many countries have entered into trade pacts or agreements and, through negotiation, have established rules and regulations to govern orderly trade. These trade agreements, along with the relative reduction in trade barriers that ensue, make it simpler to import from abroad.
16/05/2014
Gathering competitive intelligence before you enter foreign markets
One of the key mistakes companies make when selecting a market entry strategy is to focus on their capabilities and goals and forget to gather competitive intelligence in their chosen market. The higher the level of competition in the market, the lower the profits that can be obtained.
28/08/2012
FITTskills Refresher: Working with customs brokers
Because of the complexity involved with importing and exporting goods, many companies use customs brokers to act as their agents.