Globial Talks Business

It is essential for international companies to meet their VAT obligations, and ensure they are not being exposed to financial penalties and liabilities. With 27 EU Member States, each required to comply with the EC Directive but each with their own interpretation of the VAT legislation, it can be a time consuming and confusing task for international business

Every professional field has its own pertinent glossary that describes and defines its functions and relative practices. The world of global trade is no exception. There is a specific term for each aspect of the international trade business. With the easy reach we have today to the nooks and crannies of the world at large, some of the basic terms have become commonplace to us. Whether we have a need to use them for personal activities or encounter them through allusive print or broadcast, they ring familiar.

More than 350 million people in the world speak Hindi. Suffice it to say, it’s not some obscure world language. Learning Hindi can be beneficial for anyone, but it’s also challenging. If you’re an English-speaker, you’ll not only need to learn a new language, but a new alphabet and script as well. If you’re up for task, there are lots of online resources to help you. Here are six that can get you started; look at all of them to find what works for you. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Informal economy: be honest, what was the first thing that came to kind? Curbside fruit and vegetable vendors in South Africa? Ear wax removers in India? Bet you didn’t think of the US and EU.

It is fairly easy to send a package overseas these days, certainly easier than it might have been just a few years ago. Most couriers will offer quotes for a delivery from their homepage – all you need to do is enter a few specifics for each parcel being sent before selecting the delivery type that best suits your needs and budget.

Once again we find it time for some international business education! It’s time for this week’s installment of International Trade Terms to Know. Last week, we looked at international trade terms starting with F. This week we’re doing the G’s. Let’s get to learning, shall we? Note that these International trade terms are culled from our Trade [...]

It’s that time again! It’s time for this week’s installment of International Trade Terms to Know. Last week, we looked at international trade terms starting with E. This week we’re doing the F’s. Let’s get to learning, shall we? Note that these International trade terms are culled from our Trade Dictionary on www.globial.com. If you’re ever looking [...]

It’s that time again! It’s time for this week’s installment of International Trade Terms to Know. Last week, we looked at international trade terms starting with D. This week we’re doing the E’s. Let’s get to learning, shall we? Note that these terms are culled from our Trade Dictionary on www.globial.com. If you’re ever looking to [...]

Welcome back for another installment of International Trade Terms to Know. Last week we looked at international trade terms starting with C. This week we’re looking to learn some D’s. Let’s learn some terms! Note that these terms are culled from our Trade Dictionary on www.globial.com. If you’re ever looking to learn something, you can always [...]

Saturday. It’s a good day to relax, unwind, and learn a few new things. Let’s learn some international trade terms shall we? Note that these terms are culled from our Trade Dictionary on www.globial.com. If you’re ever looking to learn something, you can always sign up for free on Globial. Not only that, you can [...]