DELIVERY (AND RETURNS)

Delivering goods internationally can be a daunting task, not just because of the distances involved, but because of the paperwork—declarations, invoices, waybills. Fortunately, there are global delivery companies that offer an impressive range of services. They can help you fill out the correct forms, provide your customers with precise delivery dates and times, and supply customer service contacts.

Pay close attention to the level of service that your providers offer. If you don’t have an office in another country, your only point of personal contact is the person delivering the product; he or she becomes an extension of your company and can either help or hurt your success internationally.

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