On: October 18, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Learn how exporters and importers can leverage the World Bank's Business Ready (B-READY) report to measure risk and navigate the complexities of foreign markets. The report rates how difficult elements of doing business will be, including starting a business, obtaining permits and finding accurate credit information on trading partners.
On: October 11, 2023 By: Richard Corson
The renewable energy sector's exponential growth, fueled in part by AI innovations and EU commitments, opens doors for American exporters. From Europe's ambitious renewable energy goals to projects in Asia-Pacific and Africa, there are many opportunities available to U.S. companies willing to step into this competitive but lucrative market.
On: October 9, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Successful exporters and importers measure the risk of doing business with other countries. The Country Risk Assessment Model (CRAM) is one way to measure this risk. It considers several financial and economic factors, along with the likelihood of extraordinary events (war, civil disturbance, natural disasters) in its rating of countries around the world.
On: September 20, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Part of assessing risk for your imports and exports is understanding the level of corruption that exists in various countries. Here's how to research corruption before entering into a business relationship with an entity abroad.
On: September 18, 2023 By: David Noah
Set to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075, India holds a lot of potential for U.S. exporters. But before you attempt to export goods to India, read this article to learn about the opportunities, navigating challenges like high tariffs and infrastructure needs, and compliance issues.
On: September 6, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Companies that import or export must learn to assess the risk of doing business with both the relevant country and a particular customer or supplier. Throughout this series of articles, you will learn to use publicly available data to research country and customer risk.
On: August 21, 2023 By: David Noah
For many U.S. companies, Mexico offers an exciting opportunity for exporting their goods and services. This article looks at the history of U.S. trade with Mexico; the impact of the USMCA on trade; the process of exporting to Mexico; and considerations for entering the Mexican market.
On: August 2, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
Landed cost calculates the entire cost of importing or exporting your goods, including shipping, handling, customs duties and fees, and more, allowing you to be more strategic and better prepared. We explain what's included in landed cost, the role of Incoterms and how software can simplify the process.
On: July 31, 2023 By: David Noah
A sales contract is an agreement between a buyer and a seller that identifies the parties in the transaction, the goods or services being sold, the terms and conditions of the sale, and the price to be paid. International sales contracts are more complicated and must address more issues.
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