UPS Global Advisor
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Global Advisor is a feature on UPS.com that provides customers a one-stop source
for detailed information about international trade and shipping.
Targets are:
- small to medium companies who generally ship dutiable packages
- companies with little or no experience doing business or shipping internationally
- wholesale and manufacturing sectors
- key decision makers with shipping and carrier selection responsibilities.
Global Advisor’s comprehensive international information can help companies
expand internationally whether they are new to international trade or a current
international shipper. Content provides UPS International shipping information,
links to other UPS Web sites, international trade information, and trade facilitation
tools (see content overview below).
Available to customers in all 50 states, Global Advisor can be accessed from
the UPS.com home page, by clicking on the “Resource” tab and selecting
“Global Advisor” or simply going to ups.com/globaladvisor.
Global Advisor Content Overview - includes UPS information,
links to other international trade information, and trade facilitation tools:
- Master the Basics - understanding the basic fundamental
principles of importing and exporting, as well as the factors influencing
the movement of goods around the world
- Research the Market - deciding not only what markets will
be the most receptive to their products and services, but also determining
the competitive landscape, the size of the market, and cost of doing business
- Find Customers and Suppliers - prequalifying customers,
partners, and trade leads
- Pricing, Quotes, and Negotiations - determining product
and service pricing, sale and payment terms, quotation preparation, and deal
negotiation - each plays an important role in helping strengthen their financial
advantage in international trade
- Shipping and Logistics - optimizing shipping and logistics
- Trade Financing and Insurance - learning how to maintain
a sound balance between financial opportunity and risk management
- Trade Events - identifying opportunities to network with
colleagues and experts involved in the day-to-day challenges and opportunities
in international trade and shipping
It is worth noting that according to consumer research conducted by Hall &
Partners for UPS, small businesses have a great passion for building their companies,
but sometimes feel distracted by administrative issues like shipping; thus resources
like UPS Global Advisor and franchisees of The UPS Store are enabling
entrepreneurs to run their business better and expand into international markets.
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