Fairtrade serves as an alternative to conventional trade and is based on the partnership between producers and consumers with the goal of improving lives and reducing poverty through ethical trade practices. The Fairtrade certification system aims to assure consumers that their purchase meets special social, economic and environmental standards.
When selling your product internationally, every company should have an export plan that answers a few basic questions: How do I get my product to market, and how will I get paid? This article will provide guidance on some things to consider when you first decide to export your product.
Those of us who work in the world of international trade know that we operate in a very competitive market where the smallest advantage in the design, manufacture or delivery time of merchandise can be key in influencing a buyer to choose our product.
Health professionals can extend their influence beyond their country’s borders. There is currently a strong demand for online health services from which these providers can benefit. Certification and safety are among the pending challenges.
The Chinese market can be both attractive and daunting for small and medium-sized enterprises deciding to export their products. However, the opportunity of selling goods or services in a market of almost 1.35 billion people should not be missed.
A report by the Inter-American Development Bank reveals the results of an initiative carried out in Ecuador to develop quality control mechanisms for the mango crop. It also reports on the development of the country brand called Ecuador Calidad de Origen (Ecuador Quality of Origin) as a means to improve access to the U.S. and European markets.
Outsourcing in Latin America has become an advantageous and strategic practice for American companies for the past decade or so. Services outsourcing is the new trend.
Exporting SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean are faced with increasing international competition. One of the most effective ways for improving the competitiveness of these enterprises in the global arena is to assure quality to their clients.
Obtaining quality certification is one of the best ways to generate credibility and to successfully enter the global market.
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