Importing and Exporting: 24 Lessons to Get You Started - Brossura

Ioppolo, Sebastian

Brossura

ISBN 10: 007127801X ISBN 13: 9780071278010

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill / Asia, 2008

Riassunto

For centuries people have been conducting business transactions that extend beyond their own borders. More recently, the nature and intensity of competitive forces and other significant factors have strongly influenced many more businesses to take advantage of the benefits to be gained from trading in a global marketplace. As a result, over the last three decades, the growth rate in international trade has consistently outperformed the growth in world output, and trade has grown from US$200 billion to over US$13 trillion. In order to successfully take advantage of the numerous opportunities that international trade presents, participants need to acquire specific knowledge of the different elements that are unique to this area of business. Importing and Exporting helps you to identify the knowledge actually needed and introduces you to the practical information required in order for you to get started. This book will help you: Identify the players and their roles Understand and manage your risks Effectively source specialist assistance Comply with regulations Minimise your costs Understand the language Identify appropriate sources of supply Identify appropriate international markets Effectively utilise international transport services Identify further sources of information This information will serve as the foundation on which you can build your knowledge, which will become your most valuable risk management tool.

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L'autore:

Sebastian Ioppolo has more than 20 years experience as an international trade practitioner and during that time has developed an intimate knowledge of this rapidly growing, dynamic and evolving industry. This practical experience is enhanced by his other professional activities including teaching International Business at Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne, facilitating import/export short courses and industry consulting throughout Australia. Sebastian is also the author of Import/Export: A Practical Guide for Australian Business.

Contenuti:

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Importing and Exporting
Become a global player
Use the services of specialists
Understand and use International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)
Calculate your costs first
Negotiate and clearly articulate terms and conditions
Ensure your cargo is adequately covered by insurance
Research and identify your best international market options
Understand and adapt to your chosen export markets
Take advantage of available export assistance
Identify, evaluate and compare several sources of supply
Evaluate imported product quality and standards before ordering
Imported product quality management is essential
Assess your foreign currency fluctuation risks
Minimise your payment risks
Understand, evaluate and utilise freight forwarders' services
Choose the most suitable international transport mode
Explore different sea freight services and costs
Explore different airfreight services and costs
Understand import/export documentation requirements
Work closely with your customs broker
Know of any restrictions that may apply to your products
Expedite - be aware of the status of all of your shipments
Develop and implement an efficient administrative system
China - A wealth of opportunity
Additional internet resources
References and suggested further reading
The McGraw-Hill Professional Education Series

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw Hill / Asia
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 007127801X
• ISBN 13: 9780071278010
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 88