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International Trade - Importing Basics
by Veronica Stone
July 31, 2007
It is very essential to understand the importing basics if you plan to begin international trade that requires importing something from foreign countries to your country. History of importing goes as... Read more »
Hot Topic: The U.S.-Mexico Trade Dispute, New Product Tariffs
by Christina Lee
March 30, 2009
The Department of Transportation vowed last week to settle a rising trade dispute between U.S. manufacturers and Mexican trucking companies, over the ability to cross borders while exporting.... Read more »
Oil prices are going up--ways to cut down on the business energy bill
by Larry Slusser
March 31, 2008
With the cost of oil rising to unprecedented levels, businesses are seeing energy costs rise as well. While you may not have a direct link in your business to oil, the high price per barrel cost is... Read more »
Determining Wholesale Pricing for Your Handmade Items
by Carrie Hinkel
November 15, 2007
Selling items that you have made yourself can be a great business; however, pricing your products isn't as simple as you may think. There are many "hidden" costs involved that, if not considered, can... Read more »
NRF: Fewer Online Retailers Expect Sales Increase This Holiday Season
by Christina Lee
November 14, 2008
Though the Internet will remain a popular destination for shoppers this holiday season, fewer retailers expect their sales to increase significantly, according to a recent survey. The National Retail... Read more »
Tips for Setting up Shop in the City
by Larry Slusser
April 08, 2008
Setting up shop in the inner city can have a lot of benefits including an accessible location, not to mention lower turnover of a workforce which is more diverse and underutilized than the national... Read more »
Getting Familiar with Importing - A beginner's glossary of common importing terms
by Carrie Hinkel
October 23, 2007
Before you begin importing products, it will be helpful for you to familiarize yourself with the frequently-used terms within the industry. We've provided this short glossary for your reference. Bill... Read more »
Wholesale Prices Still Dropping After 27-Year High
by Christina Lee
October 21, 2008
Wholesale prices dropped for the second month in a row after reaching the highest annual rate in 27 years, according to a U.S. Department of Labor report. Prices fell by 0.4 percent in September,... Read more »
Protect the Environment and Promote Your Business
by Danny Brown
March 25, 2008
Take a look at any of the major news stories or political agendas, and you'll probably find that the environment is at the top of everyone's priority list. From ozone layer depletion to the effect of... Read more »
Helping Customers Weather Recession
by Rebecca Button
May 23, 2008
The following is a great excerpt from an article on Forbes.com . It highlights some strategies retailers can use to help get themselves and their customers through the economic storm: "In the... Read more »
