International Trade Forum articles from April 2000

International Trade Forum archives from April 2000

From the Editor.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Old business in new ways, but also new business opportunities: this is what e-trade is all about. The global marketplace in many ways is a virtual one, but it is driven by the same business realities as traditional exchanges in local...

ITC: Practical E-Trade Solutions for the Firm.(information services from the International Trade Council)
April 1, 2000... ITC's approach Raise awareness ITC builds awareness of e-trade issues through online services, practical guides for small and medium-sized enterprises, and projects such as its Executive Forum on National Export Strategies, for which...

Back Office Operations.(growing opportunities to provide back office services to international firms)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... This article is the first in a two-part series about the growing opportunities to provide back office services to international firms, public-sector agencies and non-profit organizations. Adapted from ITC's new publication, Offshore Back Office...

Electronic Finance.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... A Cornerstone to Trade and Compete Internationally Understanding e-finance trends helps both firms and trade development professionals to be more internationally competitive. More and more, financial products are becoming available in...

Helping Small Firms Trade Effectively with the Internet.(Malta)
April 1, 2000... The case of Malta shows how a national trade promotion organization can help SMEs take advantage of the Internet to boost exports. In Malta, trade promotion necessarily starts with creating visibility for the country. Due to its small size,...

Internet for SMEs: New Silk Road?(use of Internet by small and medium business enterprises, Australia)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... Are Australian firms ready to use the Internet as a means to join the global economy? And what lessons can be learned for developing countries from the Australian experience, especially for small firms located in rural areas? With great...

The World's First Internet Coffee Auction a Success -- Some "Lessons Learned".(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... Behind every success is hard work, substantial risks, sleepless nights and -- not least -- the bit of luck that can make the whole difference. This article looks at elements that made the world's first Internet coffee auction (December 1999) a...

In Peru, Internet Strengthens Civil Society.(Statistical Data Included)(Interview)
April 1, 2000... "Independent of income levels, more people have been able to enjoy access to what had previously been perceived as a status symbol. RCP has contributed to strengthening civil society." Red Cientifica Peruana (RCP -- Peruvian scientific...

Computers and Cakes Give Confidence and Cash to Housewives in Peru.(the founding of Internet business Tortasperu)
April 1, 2000... A network of Peruvian housewives is using the Internet to bake cakes ordered by Peruvian expatriates and deliver them locally. The start-up e-business, Tortasperu, came into being with the assistance of Red Cientifica Peruana (RCP) and...

Our Readers Write.
April 1, 2000... Feedback: A Mission for Detectives "We are regular recipients of the International Trade Forum, and finding it very useful and informative, we eagerly await every issue. The article "A Mission for Detectives" was an excellent source of...

International Silk Association.(Brief Article)(Transcript)
April 1, 2000... Expresses Appreciation for Partnership with ITC At ITC's Joint Advisory Group Meeting (April 2000), the International Silk Association (ISA) took the floor to express its appreciation for its partnership with ITC: "Ladies and...

Improving SME Access to Public Procurement: The Experience of Selected Countries.(Brief Article)(Review)
April 1, 2000... Improving SME Access to Public Procurement: The Experience of Selected Countries. 142 pages. Guide focusing on the role of government programmes in public procurement to assist small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in becoming better...

Offshore Back Office Operations: Supplying Support Services to Global Markets.(Review)
April 1, 2000... Offshore Back Office Operations: Supplying Support Services to Global Markets. 126 pages. Study focusing on back office operations (distance delivery of range of non-core service functions), as a way of doing business that offers significant...

The SME and Information Technology: A Practical Study of SMEs at the IT Frontier.(Review)
April 1, 2000... The SME and Information Technology: A Practical Study of SMEs at the IT Frontier. 74 pages. Study focusing on the role and importance of information technology in raising the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the...