E-commerce in Germany: a short guide for online sellers

Home  >   Blogs  >  Global Insights E-commerce in Germany: a short guide for online sellers E-commerce sellers looking to expand across the European market should explore how to sell online in Germany. Here’s what you need to do. The largest economy on the European continent and second in terms of population size, Germany promises significant […]

A guide to choosing shipping insurance

Home  >   Blogs  >  Global Insights Importing basics: choosing shipping insurance Let’s take a look at the best shipping insurance coverage for your convenience and price point in this article. Consumers were given a rare insight into the perils of international shipping this year when the Ever Given blocked the Suez canal. After six days, the […]

Why are multi-currency accounts popular with importers?

Home  >   Blogs  >  Global Insights Why are multi-currency accounts a popular option for UK importers? Money transfer services are catching up to multi-currency accounts offered by traditional banks – and they’re becoming with UK importers and e-commerce sellers. The UK’s main exports include motor vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and fizzy drinks. This means, for the most […]

How secure are payment services?

Home  >   Blogs  >  Global Insights Myth-buster: how secure are payment services? When it comes to online cross-border payments, do banks provide the most secure services, or are there low-cost alternatives that are just as safe? International transactions are complicated, expensive and unreliable — or are they? Cross-border transfer myths abound: secure payment services are […]

What to look for in an online payment provider

Home  >   Blogs  >  Global Insights What to look for in an online payment provider Some online payment providers offer better value for money than others. Read on to learn what to look for in a cross-border payment company, and how to sort the wheat from the chaff. Banks aren’t the only option for cross-border […]

Profitable products to import from China

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China What are the most profitable products to import from China and overseas? An e-commerce seller’s first job when setting up an online store is sourcing profitable products to import from China (or a manufacturing centre closer to home). Here are some tips on identifying profitable imports as […]

How big is the Chinese e-commerce market?

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China How big is the Chinese e-commerce market? In 2020 e-commerce sales in China reached $1.3 trillion – a number projected to increase to almost $2 trillion by 2025. So, what does this mean for businesses looking to expand their global footprint? Economies all around the world were […]

Consumer trends in China for 2022 and 2023

Home  >   Blogs  >  Doing business with China Consumer trends in China for 2022 and 2023 We break down the what, where and how of Chinese consumer trends so you can enter 2022/23 ready to grow your revenue. What does the future hold for consumer trends in China? Unlike much of the rest of the world, China is rebounding strongly […]