International shipping
Published February 19th, 2008
When you make your living off retail sales, you don’t want to turn away anyone who is poised to give you their money for your products. But there is one selling arena that can be little tricky - international sales.
Unfortunately, any number of seemingly perfect international sales opportunities could very well be scams in disguise. As you consider selling internationally, there are some precautions you need to take to make sure you don’t end up the next victim.
Where Do You Want To Sell?
While you may want to think the whole world is your oyster, there are some... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, global business, international payment, International shipping, Leeia Ladipoh, scams
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Published January 2nd, 2008
Exporting can improve your small business in a number of ways. It can lead to additional sales revenue which may not have been possible in your domestic market. Going international can open up markets you did not have access to. It also can lead to increased profits, depending on the margins you are able to generate on your exported products.
Exporting does, however, have its risks and can leave you feeling out of control. There are a large number of variables that can impact your ability to export, many of which are beyond your control. So before committing your business... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, exporting, International Market, International shipping, larry Slusser, lowering risk
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Published November 22nd, 2007
If you need to ship freight using a LTL , or Less-than-Truckload service, there are some facts you should know before getting started. Pricing, packaging, and shipping methods are a bit different with freight shipping. This helpful freight guide will explain these differences.
Freight Shipping Prices
Freight shipping prices are often determined using a method called "Freight Class" or classification of shipments. There are four freight classifications: density, stow ability, ease of handling, and liability. Density is determined by the object’s weight as compared to the space it occupies. This is calculated in pounds per cubic feet. Stow ability is... Read more
Tags: Freight, International shipping, less than truck load, saving money, shipping methods
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Published November 16th, 2007
The Internet has opened up a whole new range of possibilities for entrepreneurs all over the world. There has never been such a big opportunity when it comes to reaching a huge customer base that could potentially use the products or services you offer, and with such a small outlay of capital.
Conducting global business when it comes to selling your products, though, means that there are some things you need to keep in mind. There’s a different approach for selling goods in different countries; let’s take a look at some of the most important things that you should be... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, E-Commerce and E-Business, International shipping, Leeia Ladipoh, selling internationally, shipping
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Published November 12th, 2007
So, your products have been selling so great here in the U.S. that you’re thinking about selling them in another country. That’s great! Exporting can be a terrific way to grow your business and expand your market.
Exporting can seem a bit intimidating to those who have never done it, but if you have all the information and take the time to thoroughly understand the process, you’ll find that exporting can be a fairly simple process.
Here are some basic steps to help you understand the exporting process:
Finding your overseas market - Once you’ve decided that you would like... Read more
Tags: Carrie Hinkel, Doing Business Internationally, expanding, exporting, International shipping, selling overseas
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Published October 25th, 2007
Freight forwarders are professionals who handle the shipping of items, usually from overseas. They provide you with all of the information of a shipment, including routes and rates, and they are even able to book cargo space for you. Depending upon the responsibilities outlined in the shipping instructions, the freight forwarder will do many different things for you. They are also able to handle document issues for importing goods.
It’s important to choose the right freight forwarder for your business needs. There are many places that can help you find the one that will fit your needs. You can, of... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, Freight, International shipping, shipping, shipping methods
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Published September 26th, 2007
If you want to ship internationally there are several things you need to take into consideration before doing so.
First of all, keep in mind that shipping costs, packaging, time, and condition of arrival are all crucial when it comes to keeping your customers happy with your product. In a sense, last impressions count more than first impressions! Good shipping polices ensure that the customer remains satisfied with what you have offered them.
So how do you determine what to charge for shipping? First, decide if you want to have flat or calculated shipping rates. Allow your customer the option... Read more
Tags: calculated shipping rates, Doing Business Internationally, Freight, International shipping, shipping, UPS
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