Let’s take a journey together and go back in time on how companies dealt with import quotas. We’ll look at the article “The Great Quota Hustle” published in Forbes (2000) and then we’ll familiarize ourselves with the three sourcing companies profiled: Li & Fung, Connor and Esquel Group. Here you can glean lessons on how the big guys run their…
15 Places to Look for Global Trade Help by Laurel J. Delaney You can never have too many resources to help you expand your business internationally. Here are 15 places to get all the help you need with global trade. 1. Exporting Guide http://exportingguide.com Exporting Guide equips you with the knowledge you need to market, sell, and fulfill orders internationally,…
6 Answers to FAQs about Importing and Exporting by Laurel J. Delaney, President of GlobeTrade.com Can I import motor vehicles? Do I need an export license? Where do I start with an import-export business? These are just a few of the questions I receive on a weekly basis from readers all over the world. It’s impossible to address all of…
By Laurel Delaney Importing for the first time is no walk in the park. We know that for a fact because I cover potential problems in “Eight Tips for New Importers.” But the biggest mistake importers make is this: How to sell the product you import at a profit? Here I provide solutions to that nagging question. Let me paint…
I want to make sure you caught all of these newly published articles I wrote over over at what has now become The Balance (an About.com brand): 7 Etiquette Rules for Importers and Exporters Learn how to better communicate with people from other cultures, including people in your own country. https://www.thebalance.com/7-Etiquette-Rules-for-Importers-and-Exporters-4078647 The Art of Negotiating Deals Abroad In this feature, I offer…