Global trade has opened the doors to financial growth for thousands of U.S. companies, from small retailers and medium-sized technology firms to large aviation corporations. But will those doors close if the current U.S.-China trade war continues? Many business leaders, along with countless employees at companies affected by tariffs, are asking that very question Read More
E-commerce and advances in logistics have put more U.S. companies than ever before in touch with global markets – and millions of potential new customers. If your business has not launched an international strategy, 2019 is a good time to get started. Or, if you’re already trading beyond our borders, there’s no time like Read More
There is a powerful new reason to shift your company’s import/export strategy in to higher gear, and it comes in the form of a groundbreaking Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) that was recently ratified by the World Trade Organization (WTO) through its member countries. By seeking to make it easier, faster and more affordable to Read More
As 2016 comes to a close, companies across the United States are carefully considering global economic predictions for the year ahead. Many, including small and medium-sized businesses, have already integrated an international trade component into their business plans, recognizing that 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside of our borders. Even some of Read More
Cyber Monday is almost here, and small businesses across the U.S. should keep one important fact in mind: the online holiday shopping phenomenon, marketed and launched around our Thanksgiving celebrations, is now a global affair. Throughout the year, businesses of all sizes, including corner retail shops, home-based enterprises and larger internet-only merchants, are reaching Read More
Small and medium-sized U.S. businesses, along with their larger counterparts, are more aware than ever about the benefits of exporting. They understand the tremendous growth opportunities that lie beyond our borders. Unfortunately, they also understand that these opportunities generate their own particular set of challenges. Chief among them, according to a recent DHL customer survey, Read More
As with the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP), the long-awaited Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the European Union (EU) and the U.S. means new social and economic opportunities for businesses and communities on an international scale. Small and medium-sized U.S. companies stand to be among the biggest beneficiaries of the TTIP. By removing Read More
Thank you for visiting our “Top 5 Delivered by DHL” series. It’s a fast and informative way to help you learn more about global topics that affect your business. Today, we are taking a closer look at the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and how it may improve your business’s ability to succeed and grow Read More
This year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its annual National Small Business Week from May 1-7. Created to recognize the country’s top small businesses and entrepreneurs, along with small business advocates and champions, the SBA’s special week includes a series of events and awards that will highlight the critical role that small Read More
Talk to any small business owner about growth strategies, and you will quickly find yourself immersed in a lively discussion about the benefits and challenges of international trade. Similarly, if you ask top executives at larger companies about the evolution of their business plans, you will likely hear the word “globalization” enter the dialogue. Read More
