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Import Export January 17, 2019How can I be sure that I will receive the goods I have ordered?
Dealing with overseas counterparties can be difficult, particularly when entering a new market or territory.In international trade transactions, the emphasis...
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Import Export January 15, 2019Why is it more secure to have a Letter of Credit confirmed?
A Letter of Credit is a document which means that a third party, generally a bank, stands between the buyer...
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Import Export January 9, 2019How to determine cost per unit for consumers (including import/export fees)
In order to calculate your fixed cost per unit there are several variables that need to be considered. However,...
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Import Export January 7, 2019What happens if my L/C doesn’t agree with the shipping terms?
A Letter of Credit should reflect exactly the terms of the sales contract between the buyer and seller of goods.There...
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Import Export January 3, 2019What are revocable and irrevocable Letters of Credit?
A Letter of Credit (L/C) is a document that provides a measure of security for a seller of goods...
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Import Export December 17, 2018How much do international payments firms charge?
There are new ones opening all the time, it must be profitable. What am I missing? The most important factor to...
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Import Export December 13, 2018How do I offer terms to an overseas buyer and feel secure?
The ability to provide deferred payment terms to an overseas customer is a significant bargaining point when negotiating a...
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Import Export December 20, 2018How to find High Quality Global Suppliers
To stay ahead and maintain or gain a commercial and competitive advantage over your rivals, you must ensure that...
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Import Export December 10, 2018Six tips to maximise exporter profits
Any business that is successful in its home market is likely to look further afield to expand and maximize profits.When...
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Import Export October 22, 2018What happens if the issuing bank of a letter of credit goes under after I have shipped?
Can banks go bankrupt? When asked “can banks go bankrupt?” The answer is yes, of course. However, for a shipper...
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Import Export October 10, 2018Roundup of Q1 2019 International Trade Shows for Importers/Exporters
Trade events are a major source of business connectivity and networking. For sellers, the ability to find a multitude...
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Import Export October 11, 2018Five must know tips for UK food and beverage exporters
The UK Food and Beverage Industry is one of the success stories of UK manufacturing and production. Britain is...
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