By Joel Martino on 2/23/2012 9:19 PM

If there is one thing I have learned from my time in the brokerage department, it is this:  Importing is not for the faint of heart! This is not to say, however, that you should avoid the risks and rewards of importing; just be aware of the regulatory environment, educate yourself and develop your own best practices with the help of your broker.

Here are some recommendations to assist you in formulating your strategy for import success:

 

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By Joel Martino on 10/15/2011 11:43 AM

With the U.S. Congress recently approving three major pending free trade agreements, the conversation surrounding the benefits and challenges of trade liberalization has begun anew.  What do these FTAs really mean for the U.S. economy? Here are a few thoughts on what just happened…

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By Joel Martino on 2/3/2011 6:10 PM

Our recent Export Roundtable on “Doing Business in India” offered priceless insight into this diverse and promising market.  And so, it seems an appropriate time to do a bit of exploration into it’s fascinating duality.

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By Joel Martino on 1/6/2011 3:16 PM

... Well we built it and they came, so what's next? I guess that the work is never finished when the goal is absolute perfection, and so it continues as the ITC and Richland College march forward to the next CGBP Prep Course, kicking off May 7 2011.

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By Joel Martino on 9/26/2010 8:25 PM

Good overseas suppliers are not always easy to find –  treating yours right when you find them can ensure the long-term success of your sourcing operations.

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By Joel Martino on 8/3/2010 7:50 PM

 

You wouldn't let your gardener remove your appendix - nor should you blindly trust a new freight forwarder with your critical export shipments. Here are some questions to ask them before handing over your goods!

 

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By Joel Martino on 7/9/2010 3:01 PM

Flexible Innovations Ltd. has created a unique, innovative product and is exporting worldwide - a great example of international business success, right here in North Texas!

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By Joel Martino on 4/27/2010 10:31 AM

 

The 2010 Certified Global Business Professional Exam is being held in Dallas on June 12! This cerification is a great way to improve your international trade knowledge and distinguish yourself in your career. The International Trade Center is offering a prep course to prepare exam takers starting Saturday, May 1!!

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By Joel Martino on 3/15/2010 11:00 AM

 

Brazil has made the most of it's natural resources, and seen strong economic growth as a result. Recent developments in industries such as agriculture, ethanol and related technologies, and recent discoveries of offshore oil in 2007 have created a new dynamic in the Brazilian economy.

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By Joel Martino on 2/4/2010 11:03 PM

Hundreds of years of history has fostered a complicated yet highly integrated triad of international trade and trans-pacific positioning - say that 3 times fast!

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