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| Visit to china | 11/16/2009 | Michael Zakkour |
Q: Dera Mr. Zakkour, I came to the United States from my native land of Venezuela with an extensive ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your recent difficulties. Things are hard for a lot of people these days but ...
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| Global Business Start up | 11/16/2009 | Dr. Mark Munoz |
Q: Munoz I came to the United States from my native land of Venezuela with an extensive experience in ...
A: Alfonso, this is a very interesting case and I would be happy to help. It requires a lengthly answer ...
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| Start up global business | 11/16/2009 | Michael Richter - International marketing and sales consultant |
Q: Ritcher, I came to the United States from my native land of Venezuela with an extensive experience ...
A: in fact your question is too broad. In addition I am concentrating myself since my start more than ...
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| Exporting coffee | 11/11/2009 | Mike Dodds |
Q: I am from the U.S. and looking to break into export. I've identified some emerging markets. I am ...
A: I'm sure it's possible to export roasted coffee beans. I think the bigger question is why would ...
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| Oil Trading | 10/28/2009 | Mike Dodds |
Q: I just opened an office, which intentionally for trading of fuel and energy, because i saw the ...
A: Fake brokers are a very real danger in international trade, as you've seen. I do not have ...
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| Energy Imports to Indonesia | 10/28/2009 | John Laurino |
Q: I just opened an office, which intentionally for trading of fuel and energy, because i saw the ...
A: Fahmi, It is very simple. You are dealing in a multimillion deals industry so you have to play the ...
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| Importing clothes to Brazil from the UK | 10/26/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: Bom dia Rene, I am interested in importing clothing goods to Brazil from the UK and was looking for ...
A: Oi Aruna: Desculpe a demora em responder. The answers depend on what quantities you are talking ...
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| distribution | 10/16/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: I would like to start distribution, marketing and sales channels for an American company in Brazil
A: Our company (Duvekot Corporation, in Miami and São Paulo) can help you plan and implement sales in ...
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| Question | 10/14/2009 | Mike Dodds |
Q: I am currently doing a research paper on "Firm Strategy". I'm supposed to consider the international ...
A: I'd like to help you out, but honestly I don't follow Apple much so I'd have to pretty much dig in ...
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| Export Labels to Brazil | 10/8/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: From U.S., I would like to send labels in boxes of 2,000 labels - weighting 5 kilos p/box - value of ...
A: I would imagine that labels would not have any import taxes in Brazil, or (if there are any) they ...
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| Facilitating payments | 10/8/2009 | Mike Dodds |
Q: Facilitating payments or bribery is an acceptable business practice in many cultures. What can a ...
A: Tiny, global businesses have been asking that question for centuries. The easiest answer is to stay ...
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| Law | 10/3/2009 | Dr. Mark Munoz |
Q: Good evening. I am a knitwear designer (also a helper on this site) and have made patterns and ...
A: If you are based in a foreign country or have an office there, you can merely export the products to ...
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| Buyers | 9/25/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: I am interested in exporting auto parts and medical equipment from the US to Latin American ...
A: Medical equipment can be tricky, as they are regulated in many countries. Auto parts is normally a ...
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| Importing clothes from Brazil | 9/22/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: I am interested in importing Brazilian clothing to South Africa.i know a lot of the clothing in ...
A: Since your purchasing quantities are small, variety will be important. You probably will be better ...
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| sending product via frozen | 9/15/2009 | Donald Nordeng |
Q: We have a small hand made(fresh)chocolate company and have been asked many times in the past few ...
A: I am assuming you are sending it express? Unfortunately there is no frozen delivery air service at ...
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| Human Resources in Ireland & Europe in general | 9/12/2009 | Mike Dodds |
Q: I am trying to compile a list of Human Resources professional organizations and HR journals in ...
A: Your best bet for finding this information would be to contact the local chambers of commerce and ...
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| Importing coffee from Brazil | 9/5/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: I would like to import coffee (roasted and green beans)from Brazil to Miami and distribute it in US. ...
A: For any coffee distribution to be profitable, the quntities to be imported will be large, so you ...
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| starting exports | 9/4/2009 | Mike Dodds |
Q: Good day to you hope everything is fine. Actually i need your advise as help me start my own EXPORT ...
A: I think if you have a good understanding of export procedures you have a good start. However, the ...
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| start-up business funding | 8/21/2009 | Michael Richter - International marketing and sales consultant |
Q: I want to start a medicinal herb farm in the valley of vilcabamba. I want to build the medicinal ...
A: I am not in herbs, etc., but as a marketing consultant I would strongly suggest, that you set up a ...
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| YOUR HELP IS REQUIRED | 8/18/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: I have just finished my masters in International Business studies and i have been asked to change my ...
A: If the topic must be related to "changes in strategies brought about by the economic downturn", then ...
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| International Business in Australia | 8/16/2009 | John Laurino |
Q: We are a US company that provide online services to the public. we would like to extend our business ...
A: Noam, Your business partner should be able to introduce you to attorneys and local business ...
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| Export of HDPE pipes and fittings | 8/15/2009 | Karl Weddum |
Q: We are trading company in India dealing in HDPE / LDPE / PVC / HOSE pipes and fittings.We procure ...
A: as you can see from my profile my area of expertise is the EU and especially Germany, UK and ...
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| Womens Shoe Business | 8/13/2009 | John Laurino |
Q: A SMALL CORRECTION TO MY PREVIOUS QUESTION I run a Shoe Boutique in India for 3 years now. I am able ...
A: Rog, I think few people would do business with an individual person. You can either establish a ...
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| Womens Shoe Business | 8/11/2009 | John Laurino |
Q: A SMALL CORRECTION TO MY PREVIOUS QUESTION I run a Shoe Boutique in India for 3 years now. I am able ...
A: USA is a high scale market with proportional costs and usually high initial investment compared to ...
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| import | 8/8/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: ok,i have a business in usa and want to open a business in brazil also, same type of business ...
A: You should at least consider buying (all or part) of an existing store, based on the client profile ...
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| Importing | 8/7/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: I would like to purchase a large ammount of Fake plug also known as fake gauge earrings. They are ...
A: .. probably the best source is www.alibaba.com ... make sure you register, then you can look for ...
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| Importing | 8/7/2009 | Dr. Mark Munoz |
Q: I would like to purchase a large ammount of Fake plug also known as fake gauge earrings. They are ...
A: Jake, I would start by going to the US Department of Trade website and contact the US ...
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| synthetic gemstones | 8/4/2009 | John Laurino |
Q: Laurino, We are a jewellery company from Bulgaria, Europe. One year ago we imported synthetic ...
A: I think you must be well connected to the possible buyers of your gemstones, contacting them and ...
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| statue of limitation on a debt I am not aware of | 8/3/2009 | Michael Zakkour |
Q: We shipped scrap metals to China using Maersk shipping line sometime Oct. of last year. I was not ...
A: The best thing would have been to find out what became of the containers after the client dropped ...
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| Gaining new business | 8/2/2009 | John Laurino |
Q: I work for a web design company and am just looking on some strategies I could use to gain new ...
A: Phil, It is a difficult time for everyone... I suggest you take some time to develop a strategic ...
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| Freight Forwarding | 7/28/2009 | Michael Zakkour |
Q: Where I can get the rankings of freight forwarders globally and regionally for the year 2009? On ...
A: I would check with the International Freight FOrwarders Association and similar groups. Google them ...
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| Career in International Business. | 7/27/2009 | Donald Nordeng |
Q: I am from India and currently pursuing my MBA and I am working with IBM Daksh. I would like to know ...
A: If you type "international jobs for mba graduates" into google, you can get a list of sites that ...
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| timber | 7/21/2009 | Ron Z. Mendelson |
Q: I have a forest of timber in Myanmar. How do I find international customers? For example in China or ...
A: Interesting question. It seems you have two options 1) Seek clients in countries who do not have ...
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| Best Business Idea in Rio | 7/18/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: Duvekot, what a great site this is ! I am glad I have found you. I am Brazilian, have lived here in ...
A: There are several opportunities in USA-Brazil business, we usually recommend finding a market ...
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| Importing handbags | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Mark Munoz |
Q: Munoz, I will truly appreciate it if you could help me out.I'd like to import handbags from China. ...
A: Pecky, Are you based in the States ? If you are, I would urge you to check out the US Department of ...
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| Staring a business in Mexico | 7/4/2009 | Ron Z. Mendelson |
Q: My wife is a Mexican citizen and we would like to start a business based in Mexico and do business ...
A: This of course will depend entirely on the specific and exact nature of the business. Speaking in ...
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| how start import and export business | 6/29/2009 | Dr. Mark Munoz |
Q: Mark Munoz, I want start a small import and export business.Actually I want to know how I can import ...
A: Andre, I suggest you visit the US Department of State website and check out their guidelines and ...
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| brazil | 6/26/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: ..i have a customer that would like me to send him some gentle used clothing items to him in ...
A: Usually it is not possible to import used items into Brazil, unless you have obtained an import ...
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| Export from the USA to Brazil | 6/15/2009 | Rene Christiaan Duvekot |
Q: Duvekot, I would like your opinion on what are the hot product to export to Brazil from the U.S. ...
A: There are many opportunities right now, but what is right for you depends a lot on your resources ...
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| money | 6/9/2009 | Dr. Mark Munoz |
Q: Asalamu alikum peace be on you Respected sir I am Phd and living in pakistan and at this time ...
A: Ahmed, How much are you looking to loan ? If you have LC dated a year and a day and or bank ...
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