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May 2013

1. Making the most  of Social Media in International Trade

If you think that social media is a “jolly waste of time”, you might be right. However, used cleverly, social media is a great tool for international trade, on many levels, and not only for B2C but also in B2B. Rather than getting into an academic discussion of interconnectivity, collaborative consumption and branding, let me go straight into discussing how you can make the most of social media to trade internationally, giving you specific examples across different social media networks. Read More


 

April 2013

1. Why do we care about Trade Compliance?

Though we don’t normally like to dwell on the negative side of international trade it is important that companies take International Trade Compliance seriously. Read More

 

2. Incoterms 2010 - DAP, DAT or DDP: Is it D for Dangerous?

The essential point about D terms is that they extend the sellers delivery obligation to the country of destination unlike the other terms where, in the sense of delivery under the contract , delivery, legally takes place under the contract in the country of departure. Read More

3. Running a sales distributors confrence - A Case Study 

I have found mounting regular sales conferences for distributors to be both essential and beneficial to develop business together. As we know most distributors, regardless of the country they work in, are independent, often still family owned, and who handle a number of principals. Frankly they can make or break you. Read More

4. Pricing for Export Part 2 - The Perfect Pitch

In the last article, we covered the importance of understanding our costs as a precursor to export pricing. We saw that the true cost of supplying a customer in another country can be markedly different to the costs we incur in our home market.

So we are now at a stage where we have a strong understanding of what our business needs to make an acceptable return on its export business.

That’s just half the story. Read More

March 2013

1. Exporting to Argentina from the UK: Yes, Maybe or Absolutely Not?

Now, I’m aware that this is one contentious topic that inspires all sorts of patriotic feelings from both sides. So before going any further, let me share with you a personal opinion that, from experience, I know that the vast majority of business people who have operated in both the UK and in Argentina share. Read More

2. Contract Bonds & Guarantees - Topical issues/challenges for UK Exporters

As the majority of UK exporters will be only too aware, it is extremely common for overseas buyers to be adamant that a bond or guarantee is provided usually by a bank, as a standard means of securing the terms of the contract and  then usually covering  the UK exporter's performance of their obligations during the period of the contract. Read More
 

3. Reasons for AEO

Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status was introduced into the EU in 2008 with the intension of creating a system of “legitimate” traders identifiable within the international supply chain as safe and secure so that Customs can concentrate their time and effort on unknown shippers Read more

 

4. Pricing for Export Part 1 - Counting the cost

Setting prices can often be a puzzle, particularly in international trade.

If you read any text book on business, the chances are it will tell you to avoid what is known as a ‘cost plus’ approach. And we all know from experience that this is sensible advice. Read More.

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