Trade data is a powerful tool for anyone who works in buying and selling goods over the border. It is a snapshot of what people are sending, where they are sending it and who is reading it. Used well, such information can save people time, minimize risk, and break down barriers to new markets. But many traders continue to get it wrong when it comes to using this data. Such...

Particularly when it comes to business, good decision making often depends on just one thing  knowing what's what.  With the booming of world economic intercourse, in today’s increasingly rapid international market competition, a company is not only focusing on rivals domestically but also how formidable are the rivals over boundary affairs. Perhaps the most under appreciated...

In an age of unprecedented interconnectedness, a small event in one country can cause a ripple effect through world markets. A port delay, a change in policy or a raw material shortage all have impact thousands of miles away from where they happen. And we call this chain reaction a supply disruption. It's okay though trade data gives us the ability to catch these problems early before they...

What market to target and which products to pitch can be overwhelming making it a bit of a challenging task. Once you are actually entered into the export field and accepting orders, one of your first huddles will be: “How to find buyers who are real & trustworthy?” After all, when you send your goods abroad it’s not just about selling, but building relationships that are...

Trade is evolving quickly. What was once based on letters, go-betweens, and gradual updates is now moving toward real-time information. Exporters and importers, the individuals who get things from one place to another, no longer have to work in the dark. Future data trends will soon provide them with tools that help make trade smarter, faster, and less risky.   In this blog, we’ll...

The globe has turned into a marketplace in which borders no longer restrict ideas, goods, or services. Now, even small enterprises can aspire to go big and connect with customers located thousands of miles away. Global commerce has thrown open doors, which had once been thought to be unattainable for most entrepreneurs.  Whether you have a startup, an emerging business, or a...