Global Trade

What are the New Trends and Developments?

2006-02-06T10:26:00.000-08:00

I admit it. I love to anticipate change and I seek to be on the cutting edge when those changes come about. Click here to discover what the best and brightest futurists think is just on the horizon.

Why Does Everybody Want to Export Commodities?

2005-12-02T12:35:00.000-08:00

I don't know the answer but I do know that I receive lots and lots of questions about this topic.

New traders think that since there's so much oil, sugar, gold, cotton and corn around, there's probably all kinds of money to be made trading in these commodities. And that's partially true.

There's lots of money to be made but it's tricky and not for the faint-hearted. If you want to take a stab at it anyway, click here to learn a few tips that might help you get started.

Another Way to Use Trade Shows

2005-11-04T13:35:00.000-08:00

Just about everyone has been to a trade show at one time or another. They're a great way to identify new products or, if you're an exhibitor, to sell your own. International traders often use trade shows to great advantage but it isn't always necessary to travel to another country to do so. Even if you're an exporter, attending domestic trade shows may offer opportunities you hadn't considered. Click here to learn more.

How to be an International 'Finder'

2005-10-21T12:24:00.000-07:00

Here's a question I receive from time to time . . . "Can I be a finder (putting a buyer and seller together, collecting a commission but doing no other work) in the international marketplace? Or is this just something you can do in your own country? What's involved?"

Click here for the short answer.

How the role of the export middleman has changed

2005-10-06T11:01:00.000-07:00

Things change. Things stay the same. That's life, isn't it?

In the world of the international trade intermediary -- whether he's an export management company, broker or finder -- the Internet has changed the way we do business.

I think it's a good thing.

Click here and see if you agree.

Homework?

2005-09-19T11:59:00.000-07:00

Nobody likes homework but I've been hearing from enough real and wanna-be global traders lately to convince me that lots of folks are not cracking the books. And it can cost ya. Read about it here.

It's a good time to be an export intermediary

2005-09-02T13:03:00.000-07:00

Things have changed in the exporting business over the last few years and while some people say it's not a positive change, there's one fact that's certain.

These days it's easier than ever to become an export intermediary and become quite successful in the global marketplace. Click here to read why.

Finding Overstock and Liquidation Products

2005-08-19T10:36:00.000-07:00

In the old days, traders looking to find overstock and surplus products for resale either overseas or in the U.S. had to dig out the phone book and make lots of phone calls. No more.

These days the Internet can make your job a lot easier -- and the profits are better than ever. Click here to learn about a couple of sites that have made a specialty of trading in overstock/surplus/liquidations products.

Checking out a potential supplier

2005-08-12T10:04:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest mistakes new exporters make is failing to do any research on the company they want to use as a supplier. I've spoken with company officers who laughingly tell me about exporters offering to sell their products who have no idea what they do or what they sell! It's amazing.

Hopefully, you all know better. You can learn a little bit more about U.S.-based companies by doing some basic research. Click here to find out how.

Trade Opportunities in Russia

2005-07-29T09:18:00.000-07:00

Hey, the war is over! I'm talking about the Cold War, of course. No more hiding in bomb shelters. No more bad-mouthing the Russians. Our former enemies are starting to appreciate the beauties of capitalism -- and global trade. Click here to learn some ways you can cash in on opportunities in the Russian market.

Vacation!

2005-07-08T11:14:00.000-07:00

I'll be out of the office from July 8 through about July 23. Any orders placed during this period will be processed promptly on or about July 25.

I'll see you then!

Finding Import Suppliers

2005-06-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

I've received more questions about hunting down import suppliers. Great! Click here for a few more ideas about finding potential suppliers using conventional and not-so-conventional means.

What are the Best Import Products?

2005-06-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

While you may make more money over the long haul as an exporter, I think importing is a faster way to make money. Click here to get a few ideas about profitable products for importers.

Trouble Finding a Distributor

2005-06-15T09:10:00.000-07:00

I recently received an email from a client who was unhappy with the slowness of the local export assistance center in helping her find an overseas distributor. She asked if there were other ways to find distributors and how to respond to some potential overseas distributors who want her to import their products. This is what I said.

Dealing With The Monster at the Door

2005-06-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

Last week I talked about the importance of selling. Click here and learn how to recognize and deal with one of your biggest obstacles -- even if you're not a global trader.

It's a dirty word . . but you gotta do it!

2005-06-09T12:56:00.000-07:00

I'm talking about selling. Just this week I received the hated "no" from potential partners 11 times, but the 12th time . . . well, things are looking promising. You don't need many "yes's" to make a lot of money in this business. But you've got to make that call. Click here to see what I mean.

Trade Leads! Trade Leads?

2005-06-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

I've got mixed feelings about the value of online trade leads. Those of you who've read my book, Magic Carpet, understand how they can be useful -- and how they can be a waste of time. Nevertheless, here's a great trade lead site if you want to check out the territory: http://www.citd.org/trade_info/sections.cfm?sid=23

We All Need a Friend

2005-06-07T14:30:00.000-07:00

He may not seem glamorous but a freight forwarder can become your best buddy if you're an international trader. Find out why.

Team? Team?? What Team???

2005-06-07T09:07:00.000-07:00

We international traders are not in it alone. There are people and resources standing by to help us. We'll take a detailed look at some of them later but click here to learn who is on -- or should be on -- your team.

Welcome to Global Trade!

2005-06-06T13:49:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wanted to be a global trader working out of a home office and selling products around the world? I did and in this new blog I'll give you some tips and strategies that will let you do the same.