Great Expectations

Great Expectations

A number of years ago, I went through a phase when one of my businesses was growing rapidly and yet I seemed to be constantly criticising those who were working with us – particularly our overseas Distributors , I was getting frustrated that so many people were not...
Agent or  Distributor?

Agent or Distributor?

Using trading partners such as Agents or Distributors can be a very effective way of growing a smaller business overseas – using third party resources, skill sets and experience to develop your overseas trade can deliver a scalable, sustainable, profitable and...
8 Ways To Reach and Service Your Overseas Customers.

8 Ways To Reach and Service Your Overseas Customers.

8 Ways To Reach and Service Your Overseas Customers Is your export business model fit for purpose?  It is worth considering that all businesses go through a cycle – you might ask if your model can effectively deliver all aspects of these in a sustainable and scalable...
Managing risk as you export  – Tips to keep your legal costs down

Managing risk as you export – Tips to keep your legal costs down

We all want to manage risk in our international business and often the best way to do this is to put legal agreements in place – but for many the ‘lottery’ of engaging a legal professional is a risk in itself……….. For many businesses operators that I meet the concept...