On: May 15, 2023 By: David Noah
The basics of selling is universal. You want to make it as easy as possible for your potential customers to buy your products. When your company only quotes and invoices in US dollars, you may be losing sales to competitors who are willing to invoice in the buyer's currency.
On: May 10, 2023 By: David Noah
Even if you’re not shipping guns, weapons or biological substances that can be used for harmful purposes, you’re not excused from export compliance. Items created for commercial purposes can sometimes be adapted into something more destructive and something that needs an export license.
On: March 15, 2023 By: David Noah
Whether they work alone or as part of a team of people, export documentation specialists help companies generate accurate export documents that ensure timely delivery of goods, facilitate quick payments from customers, and stay compliant with export regulations.
On: March 6, 2023 By: David Noah
An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a party involved in global trade—including importers, exporters and shippers—that receives preferential treatment from customs authorities due to prescreening. In the U.S., it is the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. Learn how to get certified.
On: February 1, 2023 By: David Noah
Here are 60-plus exporting acronyms that all exporters need to know—are you familiar with each of them?
On: January 18, 2023 By: David Noah
While it may seem easy to become an exporter, U.S. companies need to follow a variety of regulations published by a myriad of different government agencies. Here is a summary of the various government agencies that have jurisdiction over the export process.
On: January 16, 2023 By: David Noah
The Destination Control Statement is a legal statement required on your export invoice under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It clarifies what happens to shipments, essentially stating that the buyer isn’t going to take the goods and forward them to another country.
On: September 14, 2022 By: Richard Corson
U.S. exporters looking for new opportunities should consider South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique and Angola—four member states of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). Learn more about each of these markets.
On: August 15, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The last few years have been filled with highs and lows for those involved in international trade. Imports and exports soared, while relationships with some top trade partners strained. We’re more than halfway through 2022. Let’s look back at where we started the year and where things are headed.
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