On: July 17, 2019 By: David Noah
There are many variables that can impact the cost of shipping your goods internationally. The biggest is failing to understand and comply with export regulations. Then there are several others; some of which you can control, while others you can't. We list those variables and the top mistakes.
On: July 15, 2019 By: Tracy A. Smith
When properly applied, import-export trade compliance metrics drive process efficiencies, provide better visibility, and promote the efforts of the trade compliance group to the executive team and throughout the entire organization.
On: July 10, 2019 By: David Noah
Creating accurate export documents and ensuring compliance with export regulations are an important part of your company's export procedures. But doing both with the level of accuracy they deserve can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Here are five reasons software can help.
On: July 8, 2019 By: Joseph A. Robinson
When responding to an international sales inquiry, there are three critical components of the an export sales proposal, quote or proforma invoice with which you respond: validity, acceptance and price. These details set the stage for export success.
On: June 26, 2019 By: David Noah
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) require that companies appoint one or more empowered official to oversee ITAR-related activities. Make sure you know what an ITAR empowered official is, what is required of them, and whether or not your company needs one.
On: June 24, 2019 By: Kathryn Toomey
Even the smallest exposure of technology or information by a company to any foreign national may be a violation of the deemed export rule under U.S. export regulations. Such a release can put employees involved in the violation at risk of fines and/or jail.
On: June 19, 2019 By: David Noah
The decision to participate in NAFTA is not always a slam dunk. Because of its complexity, it can be more work than it's worth to determine whether or not your goods are eligible for preferential duty rates. Here are five reasons you may not want to complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin.
On: June 17, 2019 By: David Noah
International trade includes a spectrum of risk, which causes uncertainty over the timing of payments between the exporter (seller) and importer (foreign buyer). Therefore, part of the sales negotiation is identifying which of the five common international payment options you are going to use.
On: June 12, 2019 By: David Noah
Exporting is a journey, but not one you'd ever want to take alone. That's why we've identified more than 20 different resources you can utilize as you guide your company through the export process, from product and market research to getting paid for your goods on time.
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