by Mediateam | Sep 28, 2018 | Export Tips, Partner News
South Africa is Africa’s most powerful country, with its stock exchange being in the world’s top 20 and is the largest in the continent. Despite a slow economy, South Africa is a middle-income emerging market, with well-developed financial, legal, communications and transport sectors. South Africa’s prospects look good, with e-commerce growing fast.
It’s also a shining example of a country that has overcome division to successfully embrace democracy and stability, and is an excellent springboard into other African markets.
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by Mediateam | Sep 19, 2018 | Customer Help
Some organisations don’t see the need to pay someone else to send their goods overseas. However, not using a freight forwarder can cost time and ultimately cost money without the professional support.
There’s far more to transportation than many people realise, with dozens of different elements to consider before even packing up your parcel and sending it on its way. Here, we explain why using a professional freight forwarder isn’t just worth the money – it’s fundamental to guarantee safe, smooth shipping.
– It’s not necessarily more expensive to use a freight forwarder
– It’s easier to secure booking slots using a freight forwarder
– You’ll have access to better buying power and knowledge
– You’ll experience reduced risk
– You’ll enjoy multi-model solutions using a freight forwarder
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Read the full article: www.intrademagazine.com
by Mediateam | Sep 13, 2018 | Government News
Trade Secretary Liam Fox has set out plans to make Britain a 21st century exporting superpower. His new strategy outlines how the government will produce smarter and more tailored support to help UK companies to export.
Baroness Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion at the Department of International Trade, said: “As the world’s sixth largest exporter, we do punch above our weight, however, we also punch below our potential. This Export Strategy sets out to change that and to increase exports as a proportion of GDP from 30 per cent to 35 per cent, taking us from the middle of the G7 to near the top. This is ambitious, but achievable.”
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by Mediateam | Sep 2, 2018 | Government News
Last week Theresa May made her first visit to South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as Prime Minister, as she focused on renewed partnerships between the UK and Africa, looking to boost Britain’s post-Brexit trade.
During the visit the Prime Minister discussed how Britain can work alongside African countries to help deliver important investment and jobs, as well as how to continue working together to maintain stability and security.
Theresa May said: “Africa stands right on the cusp of playing a transformative role in the global economy, and as longstanding partners this trip is a unique opportunity at a unique time for the UK to set out our ambition to work even closer together.”
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by Mediateam | Aug 20, 2018 | Partner News
This blog provides plenty of ammunition – here is one of our partners: DHL’s 22 golden rules of e-commerce.
Rule #1 Keep testing your: Products, pictures, descriptions, etc.
Rule #2 Avoid clutter – keep your site clean and unfussy.
Rule #3 Consider a countdown indicator, but make sure it’s genuine!
Rule #4 Offer ‘free’ delivery if possible.
Rule #5 Customer reviews – Nothing persuades like other people’s recommendations.
Rule #6 Make your copy is seductive and persuasive.
Rule #7 Set up a referral programme: encourages customers to you.
Rule #8 Run a secure site – customer privacy policy and display your SSL certificate.
Rule #9 Get writing – reach new customers by writing guest posts on relevant blogs.
Rule #10 Go the extra mile, give it the personal touch with your customer service.
For more information and to see DHL’s full article read on >
