International Trade, Export and Import Education
Own an online store and want to start selling your product around the world? No matter what your platform is (Amazon, eBay, Shopify, etc.) there are six universal steps you need to take before you can sell your product internationally. In this video, we cover customs duties. You will learn why it matters if you […]
This is the first lesson of a complimentary 5-lesson series. Let’s jump in. Can you build a house without a solid foundation? Just like you start building a house with a solid foundation, there are certain elements you must consider to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of your international trading business. More specifically: 7 […]
Why do some people succeed in international trade? Why can’t you be one of them? Fifteen years ago I started to help my father launch his international trade business in pharmaceuticals and medical equipment and supplies area. I had no clue where to start with, how to select the right foreign supplier, negotiate with the […]
Choosing 2 markets in 195 options is harder than choosing 6 in 49 digits on your Friday lottery ticket. If picking random numbers may result in a fortune, picking random international markets is a guaranteed recipe for disaster. During our upcoming Export & Import Boot Camp in Toronto on April 24, 2018, we will pay […]
Another key topic to consider when venturing into the international markets is product selection for international trade. Look critically at your product portfolio or options, and use the following criteria to select the right product for export or import. 1. Highest Margin. International marketing, sales and trade require flexibility to incur additional costs yet each trade transaction […]
One of the key success factors in international trade is developing a global value proposition. When trading internationally, you are competing not just with other Canadian companies trading with your target markets but also with international and local competitors in those markets. In this tough competitive environment it is critical for you to be able […]
You are cordially invited to upcoming workshops and webinar on export & import in March 2018. This time you have the option to join a webinar, or live events in Toronto, Calgary or Edmonton. Choosing Right Export Market Webinar: March 8, 2018, at 10 a.m. We will have a 20-minute segment in a webinar brought […]
Let me invite you to our upcoming seminar ‘How to Start Your Export & Import Business from Scratch’ on July 24, 2017 (Monday) in Toronto, ON. You’ll be able to ask any questions about international trade, export or import. It will take place at the following address: 489 College Street, Suite 100 Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5 […]
The Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) in Edmonton, AB, Canada where I was speaking on how to find new export markets is over now. So, let’s back to everyday tasks an exporter or importer is to fulfill. One of them is the determination of HS Code (Harmonized System Codes) for traded products. Sometimes it sounds scary […]
One of the questions I regularly get from my clients at export & import coaching, consulting sessions and workshops is ‘Where can I find buyers or suppliers for my exporting or importing business?‘ That’s a critical question. It’s very important for a business to have good sources of leads. So, today I’ve decided to show you […]
