How to expand a business internationally
Home > Blogs > E-commerce expansion How to expand a business internationally: simple steps to expand your business online Discover how to expand a business internationally to take advantage of the lucrative export opportunities awaiting your business abroad and online. Recent exciting developments in e-commerce — including augmented reality product demonstrations and voice-activated transactions — […]
A seller’s guide to Chinese holidays and traditions
Home > Blogs > E-commerce expansion A seller’s guide to Chinese holidays and traditions: e-commerce dates for your business calendar E-commerce opportunities for your business are woven throughout the Chinese event calendar. Learn which ones you can target and start growing your business today. Save the date! Or, rather, save these dates. Taking advantage of […]
Setting up a business abroad for success
Home > Blogs > E-commerce expansion How to set up a business abroad in 11 steps Discover the steps to setting up a business abroad — including taking customer payments like a local — below, and launch your international expansion today. Whether you’ve conquered your domestic market or you want to become a big fish […]
Top 4 online marketplaces in Europe
Home > Blogs > E-commerce expansion Revealed: our top 4 online marketplaces in Europe It’s difficult to find an online seller that hasn’t heard of Amazon or Etsy, but have you thought of trying some of the other fruitful online marketplaces found on the continent? Here’s our top four online marketplaces for tapping into European […]
The best e-commerce platforms in 2022
Home > Blogs > E-commerce expansion The best e-commerce platforms for small business in 2022 Find new routes to e-commerce markets you may not have known about, and start selling using the best online e-commerce platform for your product. An early decision when setting up a new e-commerce business is choosing the right platform. If […]
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 […]