Two topics – political risk management and trade development — are woefully intertwined, yet many managers continue to view these as separate issues.
May 27, 2021
Go Global
April 19, 2021
New Wisconsin Go Global Initiative consultant brings decades of experience
Chris Wojtowicz brings over two decades of international business experience across multiple sectors to the Wisconsin Small Business Development (SBDC) Network.
February 25, 2021
Your Company is Probably More Global Than You Realize
In the 1960’s, just 8% of consumer goods sold in the US were made overseas.
January 28, 2021
Pardon my French! Err Spanish!
It’s hard to believe that my career in international sales/marketing and export development is now in its 23rd year.
December 29, 2020
Where There’s a Will… Taking Advantage of Opportunities in International Markets
A Midwest manufacturer of customized engine parts used in the automotive industry was presenting at a seminar several years ago.
December 29, 2020
Ringing in the New Year and the New Administration
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday season and that you and yours are healthy and safe during these trying times.
November 25, 2020
Goodbye 2020, We Won’t Miss You!
Many business owners I have spoken with recently have expressed how 2020 seems to be passing by rather quickly and, honestly, the sooner the better.
November 25, 2020
Yes, Selling to Canada IS an Export
When asking an experienced exporter how many countries they export to, the response is sometimes: “Including Canada?” Companies may overlook Canada as an export market as it is often included in the “North American” sales division which would be responsible for the US, Canada and, at times, Mexico.
November 25, 2020
No, Selling to Oregon is NOT an Export
After returning to Wisconsin in 2015 to work in export development at the Milwaukee 7, I was surprised how often I heard companies say they were exporting “outside of the region” to, for example, Washington state.
November 25, 2020
EAR – Talking Baseball? Nope! Talking (E)xport (A)dministration (R)egulations
By Aleda Bourassa, CGBP Baseball has a rule book, and so does exporting.