International Trade Forum articles from January 1999

International Trade Forum archives from January 1999

Silk in world markets.(includes related articles)
January 1, 1999... Formerly a luxury trade, the silk industry is at a crossroads. New sandwashed silk brought a wider range of affordable silk brought a wider range of affordable silk products within the reach of millions of consumers during the 1990s....

Export strategies for small firms.
January 1, 1999... Today's export promotion strategies must reflect the changing nature of the international trade environment, if they are to have an impact. Change in the past several years has taken many forms. Broad changes are affecting international...

Using the Internet: exploring international markets.(Exporters and Importers in Developing Countries: Investing in the Internet)
January 1, 1999... Are you looking for timely business information at a relatively low cost? Many companies and trade support institutions (trade promotion organizations, professional associations, consultants) are adopting the Internet to improve their access to...

Linking the Internet to your marketing strategy.(Exporters and Importers in Developing Countries: Investing in the Internet)
January 1, 1999... To reach global markets through Internet businesses need to adopt a sound business strategy, coupled with flexibility to question traditional practices. This is the real challenge for businesses using the Internet, no matter where they are...

Using the Internet for service exporting: tips for service firms.(Exporters and Importers in Developing Countries: Investing in the Internet)
January 1, 1999... The Internet can help service firms in developing and transitional economies exactly where they need it most. It helps them overcome two of the biggest barriers they face: gaining credibility in international markets; and travel costs and...

Manage purchasing with the Internet.(Exporters and Importers in Developing Countries: Investing in the Internet)
January 1, 1999... Most organizations do not use the Internet to buy goods and services - yet ITC's trend-trackers in international purchasing and supply management expect this to change, however, as Internet use becomes more widespread. Companies and governments...

Small firms and the Internet: force or farce?(Exporters and Importers in Developing Countries: Investing in the Internet)(the feasibility of investing in the Internet)
January 1, 1999... Should small firms in developing countries take the plunge and invest in setting up an Internet site now? What lessons can they learn from Internet pioneers? There are lessons in a recent Internet study of small and medium-sized exporters...

How do executives vivew the Internet today?(Exporters and Importers in Developing Countries: Investing in the Internet)(Viewpoint)(interview with international Internet consultant Joel Maloff)(Interview)
January 1, 1999... ITC interviews Joel Maloff, an international Internet consultant who writes frequently on executive issues. Q. How do senior executives around the world view the Internet? A. Most non-technical executives worldwide continue to view the...

Using the services exports Web site.(the International Trade Centre's Services Exporting Homepage)
January 1, 1999... ITC's Services Exporting Homepage has features designed specifically for industry associations, to support their efforts. Below are ways associations can use this site to attract new members and retain current members in an increasingly...