It is the third holiday season where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still reeling with the lasting impacts of the pandemic. From global supply chain disruptions to labor shortages and now inflation, this time of year has certainly caused challenges for U.S. businesses. However, the past three years have also resulted in some unexpected Read More
What is the DHL Global Connectedness Index (GCI) and why does it matter to your business? In the context of the ongoing global pandemic, your ability to understand, access and benefit from international markets may be essential to your organization’s survival and success. The GCI analyzes broad patterns in the cross-border movement of goods, Read More
Supply chain disruptions are making headlines every day, and with Chinese New Year (CNY) fast approaching, companies can expect even more complications down the road. That’s because annual holiday closures will bring a temporary halt to manufacturing and distribution not just in China, but across many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam, South Read More
For many U.S. companies, the task of recovering from the economic shock of the pandemic is requiring new strategies and a commitment to finding new customers to replace lost business. Today, one of the best ways to locate strong business opportunities is by looking beyond our borders. In fact, according to the DHL Global Read More
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 e-commerce 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 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
