These are uncertain times for U.S. companies trading globally. While e-commerce and advances in logistics have been able to connect U.S. companies with global markets and millions of new potential customers more than ever--there have also been significant policy changes. Over the past few years, renegotiated trade deals have created a certain degree of Read More
As an e-commerce company, expanding your business to the European continent with its varied languages and different cultural norms is an intriguing possibility. Although a full-fledged expansion into the European market can be daunting, starting in the Netherlands—a country with sound economic fundamentals, customers who are ready to spend, and one of the best Read More
If your small business wants to expand its e-commerce offerings to the world, plan to approach the process methodically and strategically. That means entering the leading regional markets in a new continent is especially important. If you're thinking about selling in South America, doing business in Argentina should be a top consideration.With a large population Read More
If your U.S. e-commerce business is considering a cross-border expansion, then America's neighbors—Canada and Mexico—are the obvious choice. While a contentious political climate regarding the U.S. trade relationship with Mexico may generate some nervousness around risk-taking south of the border, Mexico remains a huge and potentially rewarding market for American e-commerce retailers to target. Read More
In recent years, Germany has retained its position as a pillar of economic stability and strength in the European Union. Strong purchasing power, along with high digital penetration rates, makes selling in Germany an exciting prospect for small and medium-sized business owners looking to expand their global footprint. But choosing to expand your Read More
Being from Canada, I know that the country holds ample e-commerce opportunity for American businesses. Directly on our northern border, Canada is uniquely positioned to be a very profitable market for American e-commerce goods and services. Boasting an established and reliable Internet infrastructure, English-speaking population, and comparable culture to the U.S., selling in Read More
With a population of 55 million, a strong, business-friendly infrastructure, an expanding base of online shoppers—especially among smartphone users— and widespread use of English, South Africa represents a compelling option for U.S. businesses considering cross-border expansion. What’s equally attractive is that expanding your e-commerce business in South Africa could be a valuable entry Read More
Searching for a new market for your e-commerce operations? How about selling into the second-easiest place to do business on the planet, per The World Bank: Singapore. While the Asian nation is geographically small, its high level of technology adoption and younger middle class with disposable income make it a fruitful place to Read More
When it’s time to expand your company’s international e-commerce footprint, where you get your start is important. With no language barrier keeping you from reaching its shoppers and years of close trade links with the U.S., conditions in the UK make it a natural starter market for international e-commerce expansion. That is to Read More
India will soon be the world’s No. 2 e-commerce market. A healthy 17 percent of the country’s enormous population already shops online. The U.S. and India are high-volume trade partners, and if you’re expanding your global reach through e-commerce, you should consider the subcontinent. The U.S. Department of Commerce noted that conditions differ Read More
