by Andrea | Jul 5, 2013 | CSME, Recent Trends in Trade, tools for importers, Trade and Development
In an earlier post, we described the eligibility criteria and benefits of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which provides duty-free access for about 5,000 products from eligible developing countries. The program is reviewed annually, as a result of...
by Andrea | Jun 21, 2013 | access to finance, international trade rules, tools for importers
As part of National Small Business Week, I have had the opportunity to attend several events, some of them provided free of cost for small business owners. I am “passing it on” by sharing a few resources that I have developed for SMEs doing business...
by Andrea | Jul 13, 2012 | new ways to finance business, small business financing, tools for importers
It’s questionable how much attention one should pay to headlines in order to understand the world and emerging trends. Headlines have a tendency to either change erratically from day to day or to get stuck on one theme until the next big issue comes along. However, a...