Crossing Borders with Maureen Cori: Unpacking the Challenges of Global Trade for Small Businesses and E-Commerce

In this episode of 'Simply Trade', we explore the interesting intersection of e-commerce and small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs). With digital sales channels becoming increasingly mainstream, this episode provides an insightful discussion on how SMEs can navigate through the complexity of international trade and keep abreast of their industry's ever-changing landscape. Featuring guest expert, Maureen Cori, with hosts Andy and Lalo guiding the conversation, this episode unravels important themes relevant not only to burgeoning SMEs, but also big shippers, freight forwarders, brokers, and express carriers.

Key Topics:

1. E-commerce Boom: Discussion on the rise and the overall impact of e-commerce, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. From Sears and Roebuck's catalog to today's digital shopping experiences.

2. SMEs and Global Trade: An in-depth dialogue on how SMEs can balance expansion and compliance in the face of increasing global trade complexities.

3. Cross-Border Trade Challenges: A look at the potential surprises and traps in cross-border e-commerce, including understanding 'landed costs' and the nuances of shipping to different countries.

4. Role of Forwarders and Brokers: An aspect often overlooked, this episode highlights the part forwarders and brokers play in facilitating e-commerce and how they can better support their clients.

5. Marketing Beyond Domestic Borders: How businesses, big or small, can increase sales by embracing a global approach, expanding beyond saturated domestic markets.

Quotes from the Episode:

“...So if you’re a small medium sized business...How do I do this, how do I ship to another country? What are their requirements? Do they have a de minimis level? Do they not...those are all things that are a little scary.” - Maureen Cori

Guest Profile - Maureen Cori:

A highly-respected industry expert, Maureen Cori has made a significant contribution to the world of regulatory affairs, particularly in the Express industry. Her insights and vast knowledge amplify this conversation on e-commerce and its relevance in today's trade world.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 
Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

• Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 

• Maureen Cori - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-cori-8b5a41b/

• Supply Chain Compliance - https://supplychaincompliance.net/

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