Business owners strategizing to expand their business can feel overwhelmed by the ordeal. They are adding on extra tasks to their everyday agenda to accomplish their goal, and the work pileup can take a toll. To expand profitably, business owners…
Is your business global? Do you buy goods from overseas sellers? If so, then you could benefit from the services of an international purchasing agent. A purchasing agent serves as the go-between for domestic buyers and international sellers. With a…
When it comes to finding an international purchasing agent, there are certain standards that must be met. While many meet the basic purchasing agent job description, there are only a few that truly go above and beyond. Setting great purchasing…
Becoming a certified purchasing agent can allow you to play an integral role in choosing the products and services an organization provides for their clients. While you might think you'll be getting paid to shop for a living, the truth…
The main focus of a product based business involves either manufacturing a product to sell, obtaining other products from outside vendors to use in production, or to sell, or some combination of these. The wider a business is able to…
"No man is an island," John Donne declared, and no business is either. Especially today, businesses rely on their relationships with customers, partners, and suppliers from all over the world in order to be successful. For many businesses, an important…
In the shipping and retail industry, a purchasing agent plays an important role. A purchasing agent serves as the go between for international sellers and domestic buyers. This allows people who are buying internationally to have a trusted company they…
When you or your business needs goods from the U.S., you can't always be sure of what you are getting unless you go with a middleman. The middleman, or purchasing agent, acts on your behalf to obtain the items you…
