Trade compliance and logistics have always been tightly interwoven, and the most successful companies understand how to manage both to avoid risk and take advantage of opportunities.
August 26, 2021
Go Global
July 20, 2021
European Union Value Added Tax (VAT) Reforms – Effective July 1, 2021
When US companies deal with value added tax in Europe, they often fall into the same avoidable trap – the assumption that VAT is like US sales tax or Goods and Service Tax – GST (it is not) and a belief that VAT does not apply to non-European businesses (it does).
June 21, 2021
Separating COO from a Made in USA claim
What is a “Made in the USA” claim?
May 27, 2021
Political Risk Management & Trade Development
Two topics – political risk management and trade development — are woefully intertwined, yet many managers continue to view these as separate issues.
April 19, 2021
New Wisconsin Go Global Initiative consultant brings decades of experience
Chris Wojtowicz brings over two decades of international business experience across multiple sectors to the Wisconsin Small Business Development (SBDC) Network.
February 25, 2021
Your Company is Probably More Global Than You Realize
In the 1960’s, just 8% of consumer goods sold in the US were made overseas.
January 28, 2021
Pardon my French! Err Spanish!
It’s hard to believe that my career in international sales/marketing and export development is now in its 23rd year.
December 29, 2020
Where There’s a Will… Taking Advantage of Opportunities in International Markets
A Midwest manufacturer of customized engine parts used in the automotive industry was presenting at a seminar several years ago.
December 29, 2020
Ringing in the New Year and the New Administration
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday season and that you and yours are healthy and safe during these trying times.
November 25, 2020
Goodbye 2020, We Won’t Miss You!
Many business owners I have spoken with recently have expressed how 2020 seems to be passing by rather quickly and, honestly, the sooner the better.