What are Incoterms?
Shipping goods across borders can be tricky. There are so many factors to consider for both importers and exporters. This is why Incoterms were created. In international commerce, Incoterms are a set of three-letter abbreviated trade t
You’ve probably heard the adage, “a good product sells itself.” You may have even chosen products to sell or manufacture based in part on this principal. While it’s important to have products that are so great they could sell thems
You’ve decided to start an export business. You have your radar locked on a new international market, and you’re convinced that your products will be a perfect fit. But then comes the all-important question that lingers in the minds of everyon
There are many ways to start a business these days, both in physical locations and on the internet. But if you’re interested in tapping into the B2B market, you’ll soon find yourself wondering if you’re best served with starting a tradin
Business is back online! Alibaba.com is offering our special Super September promotion from September 1-30, 2020.
September is a time of renewal. An opportunity to start anew, to reinvent some aspect of your life, to refocus on tasks that got forgotten in
Here we’re reviewing the Incoterm “Free Carrier” or “Free Carrier Agreement,” abbreviated as FCA.
What is the Incoterm “Free Carrier” (FCA)?
In an FCA shipping arrangement, the seller is responsible for arranging
Here we’re reviewing the Incoterm “Free on Board,” abbreviated as FOB.
What is the Incoterm “Free on Board” (FOB)?
Free on Board (FOB) is an Incoterm which dictates the shared responsibility between buyer and seller. A standa
“Incoterms” is an abbreviation for “International Commercial Terms.” These are published by the International Chamber of Commerce, and are used in commercial transactions between importers and exporters to prevent confusion when do
If you have an idea for a new product and are looking for a reliable manufacturer to partner up with and bring your products to market, you might have come across the terms OEM and ODM manufacturing. Before you contact a manufacturer, you’ll need to
While the term B2B is used pretty frequently in our industry, as industry jargon, its not always clear what we mean by B2B. At the end of the day, business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators new and old, could use a refresher course.
Welcome to B2B 101!