Posts Categorized: Exports
The Importance of In-Person Meetings for International Relationships
The days of faux pas on video conference calls are fading away. With the relaxation of travel restrictions around the world, more and more people are beginning to relearn some of the most important choreography in business: in-person interactions. In recent years, there have been exceptional developments in the world of virtual communication, especially due […]
Continue readingExport Awards: Get The Credit You Deserve
The Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry award recognizes your first export sale to a new country. Exporting is a big deal, especially for a small business. There are logistical hurdles to overcome and language barriers to break through, not to mention the risks you take trying to get your product on the international market. […]
Continue readingOvercome Language Barriers In International Business With This One Tool
Overcome Language Barriers In International Business With This One Tool Have you ever been in a business call with an international client and felt like something was getting lost in translation? If you’ve ever had something you said to a business partner who speaks another language get misinterpreted, you know what it feels like to […]
Continue readingExporting Basics: Know Your Responsibilities
It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced exporter or if the only overseas business you do is from the occasional inquiry from another country: Knowing your responsibilities as an exporter can save you from making costly mistakes. While there are many duties and responsibilities to discuss, here are a few worth noting as we […]
Continue reading4 Tips to Help You Select Distributors and Grow Your Exports
Investing in a new market is expensive and resource intensive, which is why most exporters use distributors to sell their products internationally. Selecting a trustworthy distributor who can help generate the level of sales you envision can take some time, but it doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, the West Virginia Department of Economic […]
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