Sometimes the most difficult part of negotiating an international contract is the language barrier. English is a second language for many of us and we do not all speak the same “English”. Wouldn’t it be great to cut through the English language barrier and reach common ground when negotiating international contracts? The solution is INCOTERMS® Read More
If you are considering taking your small or mid-sized business global, then you already know that international trade is on the move, and that exporting can create new opportunities while increasing revenue. You likely also know that trade creates new challenges, while potentially increasing administrative headaches. That’s especially true for exporters, because complying 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. Below, we’re delivering insights about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Look for more videos about Holiday Shipping, Going Global, Cuba, Brazil, Avoiding Import Delays, International Business Travel , and Global E-Commerce on our YouTube 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. We’re delivering insights on the Cuba sanctions below, and look for more about Going Global, TPP, Brazil, NAFTA, Global E-Commerce, International Business Travel, Avoiding Import Delays, and Chile, Peru and Colombia on our YouTube Read More
There is a huge opportunity brewing for U.S. small and medium-sized companies to do business with our closest neighbors. The U.S.’ two largest export markets, Canada and Mexico, are buying more “Made-in-USA” goods and services than any other countries in the world. Just consider the numbers: combined exports to both countries reached nearly $600 Read More
Preparing to export a shipment? It’s possible that the product is ‘controlled’, which essentially means it requires a special license from the U.S. Government to transport the shipment to or from the U.S. This blog post will focus on key documentation concerns when a company chooses to use a license exception under the Export Read More
Congratulations! You’ve just received your first international purchase order! Or maybe you can remember the excitement of your first sale overseas. The initial excitement quickly fades as you realize selling your product internationally raises a lot of questions. The most common question is, “How do I get my product to my customers?” The first Read More
