7 Logistic Mistakes To Never Make When Transporting Commodities
The entire process of sourcing and shipping commodities are all important to the success of every commodity trading transaction. From purchasing products at the right price to selling with a profitable margin, many activities happen in-between, but one vital...Continue reading
Three Entry Points To The European Market For African Firms
The last decade has been the golden age of startups. Starting in the US, and then shifting to Europe, Asia, and now Africa, entrepreneurs have taken advantage of the technological revolution and have launched their own startup business. Nowadays...Continue reading
7 Ways To Ensure You Maximise Your Profits On Every Export Transaction
They say never count your eggs before they hatch, and for good reason. In an industry like the international trade business, profitability could appear to be very high at first glance, then unexpected events, expenses, and even time lost...Continue reading
2 Hot-Selling Commodities That You Can Export To Make 100% Profit On Every Sale
Finding the right type of business to start up is one of the most difficult things many people have to face. As a result, 9 out of 10 businesses fail in 10 years, and most of the last ones...Continue reading
What To Do If An International Buyer Won’t Pay For The Commodities You Exported To Them
International trade can be highly risky or richly rewarding. And the part of the financial spectrum you fall into depends on how much knowledge you have in the industry, how much experience you’ve garnered, and what type of decisions...Continue reading
What Incoterms Rules Are And How They Can Help Your Import/Export Business Succeed: The Complete Guide
International trade is executed in many forms worldwide. The procedures could be based on CIF, CNF, & FOB terms that have been agreed to between the importer and the exporter. But while these terms are the most popular standards,...Continue reading
5 Risks Of Exporting Manufactured/Processed Goods And How To Avoid Them
Exporting commodities can present various forms of risks and rewards. and while shipping raw commodities comes with its own perks, shipping processed or manufactured goods can either make your company grow faster with its higher profitability potential or cost...Continue reading
How To Set Prices Of Goods For Export Without Making Any Losses
Correctly pricing goods for export can be the difference between profitability/growth and losses/failure. When you price your products right, you take into account almost all the expenses that can be incurred, and in the process, ensure your business is...Continue reading
9 Critical Shipping Documents Required In Most Export Transactions
In every export transaction, especially non-oil export transactions, there are a series of procedures and documents that are standard and never get changed no matter the dynamics of the trade. While many other things can be flexible based on...Continue reading
18 Important Questions To Ask A New Commodity Buyer To Avoiding Wasting Your Time
The international commodity trading business has thousands of players in the industry collectively employing millions of people and executing transactions worth billions of dollars every day. These heavy activities attract both legitimate and fraudulent players and as a result,...Continue reading
9 Common Challenges You Could Face When Exporting Commodities
Have you ever heard the phrase; “In shipping, nothing is guaranteed”? If you have, you’re not entirely wrong, but knowing most of the things that are not fully guaranteed can help you create procedures and structures to provide the...Continue reading
9 Important Things To Know Before You Ship Agricultural Products
Shipping commodities from wherever you are to many parts of the world comes with a lot of perks, conditions, and guidelines to always adhere to to ensure you have a smooth operation. Whether you’re exporting solid minerals, agricultural produce,...Continue reading
4 Ways To Quickly Transport Container Cargoes To The Port In Nigeria
Transporting container cargoes to the ports in Nigeria is one of the most tasking challenges faced by exporters. It’s so tough that a lot of containers spend over 4 weeks on the queue just to get into the port,...Continue reading
12 Things You Must Never Say To Any Local Or International Client
What to say to prospects or existing clients could either improve or diminish your relationship with them. It could turn them into one of your best loyalists or into one of your company’s worst critics. Treating and speaking to...Continue reading
How To Launch An Export Business And Immediately Land Your First Client!
So you want to start an export business. But do you know how you can immediately make an impact or land a client in the international marketplace? Drawing attention is difficult for so many people in the export business....Continue reading