On: August 26, 2019 By: David Noah
Having accurate export documents is imperative to your company. They help ensure your shipments arrive on time and you get paid quickly, they save you money in shipping and storage fees, and they reduce the likelihood you're violating export regulations that expose you to potential fines.
On: August 21, 2019 By: David Noah
Shipping dangerous goods is a complex, highly regulated process. Failing to do it right can put you and your company at risk—financially and otherwise. Here’s how to protect your business and employees from costly hazmat regulations violations.
On: August 20, 2019 By: Lisa Nemer
Shipping Solutions Professional version 9.14 export documentation and compliance software includes several new features for the Data Exchange Manager (DXM) for importing orders from your accounting or ERP software. Here's what's new.
On: August 14, 2019 By: David Noah
Far too often, companies fail to adapt their operations for exporting and they miss out on huge international opportunities. By optimizing seven common business processes, exporters can become proactive instead of reactive and move from accidental exporters to export professionals.
On: August 12, 2019 By: Catherine J. Petersen
A letter of credit does guarantee payment. There are terms and conditions to be met including deadlines whether they are explicitly stated in the letter of credit or implied under the UCP 600. If shipping delays make it difficult to meet those deadlines, consider some alternatives.
On: July 31, 2019 By: Lisa Nemer
Shipping Solutions Professional version 9.14 and Shipping Solutions Classic version 8.14 export documentation and compliance software are now available. Both versions add an electronic certificate of origin, a new export commercial invoice, and new Certificates of Origin for Panama and Peru.
On: July 31, 2019 By: David Noah
Export compliance is a nuanced, complex process that requires exporters are aware of government regulations and requirements. In an effort to make understanding and obeying export compliance regulations a little easier, here are three epic fails in compliance you should avoid at all costs.
On: July 24, 2019 By: David Noah
Companies that are new to exporting typically focus on the first part of the process: marketing and selling. But successful exporters recognize that it's often the second part of the process—fulfilling those international orders—that makes or breaks a company's international efforts.
On: July 22, 2019 By: David Noah
There are five common payment options used for exports. Cash in advance favors the seller since the exporter gets paid before the buyer receives the goods. But that makes it the least attractive option for the buyer, who may not accept it, especially if they have other vendors to choose from.
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