by Trant | Jul 2, 2023 | General
When starting or expanding a retail business, choosing the right premises is crucial for its success. The location, size, layout, and overall suitability of the retail space can significantly impact your customer traffic, sales, and overall brand image. Here are some...
by Trant | Jul 2, 2023 | General
In this article we are going to discuss one essential step to successful online trading. In the past you are likely to have purchased goods by mail order or on deferred delivery. This is when a retailer shows you their product range on a catalogue or in their...
by Trant | Jul 2, 2023 | General
As your sourcing efforts expand internationally, you will discover that the typical credit card transaction or invoice/payment within 30 days arrangement is less common. In fact, if you are not only buying internationally but also selling internationally, you should...
by Trant | Jul 2, 2023 | General
A Letter of Credit is a standard tool for international transactions. A letter of credit (LOC) is issued by a foreign bank (representing the buyer) and confirmed by a corresponding bank usually in the country of the seller. The LOC is the buyer’s bank’s commitment to...
by Trant | Jul 2, 2023 | General
CAVEAT EMPTOR : EVERY SILVER LINING HAS A CLOUD, SO LEARN FROM OTHERS’ MISTAKES A couple of months ago I got a call from a well-spoken gentleman who told me he was a broker promoting a hot new technology company. The company was supposed to excel at ‘biometrics’, the...
by Trant | Jul 2, 2023 | General
IN A BID TO CRACK DOWN ON FRAUD, BANKS HAVE LAUNCHED A NEW CAMPAIGN TO HIGHLIGHT THE TACTICS CRIMINALS USE. Millions of people could become victims of scams, according to a poll by YouGov. And its findings have led banks to launch an initiative called...
