On: March 13, 2019 By: David Noah
For years, exporters had to slog through a tedious process to complete a certificate of origin and get it stamped by a chamber of commerce. Fortunately, there's an easier way to get it done: an Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCO). It's faster, costs less, and is more secure.
On: March 4, 2019 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Keeping out the bugs has become the worldwide mantra for exporters and importers. There are more than 85 countries that have adopted the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) regulation for wood packaging since its inception in 2001. Here's how to comply.
On: February 20, 2019 By: David Noah
A proforma invoice sets the stage for your export, serving as a negotiating tool between you and your customer and a blueprint for the entire process. When completed correctly, it contains several key pieces of information that are used on many of the export forms you'll need to create later on.
On: February 18, 2019 By: Joseph A. Robinson
Selling is a contact sport. People buy from people, and people prefer to deal with relationships whenever possible. Traveling overseas to call on customers is crucial to a business that wants to grow its exports. It not only helps establish new customers, it reinforces existing relationships.
On: January 28, 2019 By: Michael Laden
Too many companies ignore import-export regulations and rely on black magic to keep them safe. That's incredibly dangerous. International trade is full of land mines and mantraps. Responding to an audit is time consuming, expensive, and can have a profound impact on your transactions for years.
On: January 23, 2019 By: David Noah
Bills of lading are issued every day, but the transportation professionals who truly understand their significance are in the minority. This article defines exactly what a bill of lading is, provides examples of different types of bills of lading, and links to free bill of lading templates.
On: January 2, 2019 By: David Noah
Kim Kardashian may be having difficulty exporting her line of perfume to certain countries because they are considered hazardous material. Where does she turn to for advice? The Shipping Solutions International Trade Blog.
On: December 17, 2018 By: Chris Lidberg
If you never have discrepancies in your letters of credit, you can be sure you'll get paid. But if your LCs include discrepancies, you need to wait for the buyer to approve payment. Since this process is the most expensive and most structured payment method, consider an alternative: the collection.
On: December 3, 2018 By: Joseph A. Robinson
Many small businesses are so busy running their day-to-day operations that they don't consider their export potential. Oftentimes they think exporting is too burdensome and the rewards are too modest. But there are many very good reasons why they should start. Here are 14 of those reasons.
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