Let’s not sugarcoat it: the new wave of Trump tariffs is real, and it’s shaking up global trade. We’re seeing 25% slapped on imports from Mexico and Canada, 20% across the board on Chinese goods, and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products. Some people are panicking. Some businesses are slashing margins. And yet—some entrepreneurs […]
In 2015, a young entrepreneur named Lisa was searching for a way to escape her monotonous 9-to-5 job. She had always been fascinated by global cultures and unique products, and one day, while scrolling through Instagram, she stumbled upon stunning Turkish towels. Curious, she did some digging and discovered that these towels were a fraction […]
by J.F. (Jim) Straw When most small manufacturing businesses start-up, they concentrate their sales efforts on the known markets here in the U.S., defining their markets as These small manufacturers do this all the while overlooking the larger — more profitable — markets outside this country. Most small manufacturers who do investigate the possibilities of exporting […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has delivered a ruling on the Chevron doctrine, a pivotal legal precedent that has significantly influenced regulatory law since its inception in 1984. This new ruling has broad implications for various sectors, particularly for importers and exporters who operate under complex regulatory frameworks. As entrepreneurs like you navigate […]
by J.F. (Jim) Straw, author of Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains Importing as a small business has long been shrouded in the mysteries of International intrigue. While, in actuality, importing is just about as mysterious as buying from the “Sears” catalog. The fantasies surrounding the import business have been passed down generation after generation. As a […]
by J.F. (Jim) Straw When most small manufacturing businesses start-up, they concentrate their sales efforts on the known markets here in the United States. Defining their markets as the known users of their products; known distributors of those products; and known (or accessible) sales areas within the U.S., overlooking the larger — more profitable — […]
