by Andrea | Sep 9, 2015 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, tools for importers
Sourcing in China – the “world’s factory” — should continue to provide an attractive option for manufacturers for some time. Even as its labor costs rise, China’s large and skilled work force and overall business ecosystem are key factors that set it apart as a...
by Andrea | Aug 18, 2015 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, tools for importers
Explaining that he was “overwhelmed” at work and “too busy”, an employee of a company that makes products which require a license for export :- Altered invoices so the products could be shipped without the required licenses; Changed shipping documents to conceal the...
by Andrea | Jul 29, 2015 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, Recent Trends in Trade, tools for importers, Trade and Development
Starting on July 29, 2015, importers can begin to take advantage of the retroactive renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. GSP is Back! This means: Entering GSP-eligible products without having to pay duties; and Claiming refunds for duties...
by Andrea | May 6, 2015 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, small business financing, tools for importers
In honor of U.S. National Small Business Week 2015, this post shares steps for getting started as a global business. You are a small business or solopreneur going along your merry way, when a business lead that could take your business overseas drops into your lap....
by Andrea | Apr 29, 2015 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, tools for importers
Protection of your intellectual property begins locally. Your intellectual property is any creation of your mind. Most countries have laws that allow you to protect these creations. In this post we discuss forms of intellectual property you may already be using in...
by Andrea | Apr 15, 2015 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, tools for importers
On U.S. Tax Day, we devote this post to discussing the true costs of doing business internationally. Particularly for traders in goods, these costs must be factored into business operations to protect the bottom line. Tariffs: Just about every government collects...
