How to succeed in your sales abroad?

Over the years, consumer buying behavior has changed significantly. Around the world, convenience stores, especially small independent businesses, have seen an increase in their activity (apart from the confinement periods imposed during the crisis). This trend offers real opportunities for start-ups and independent brands, both locally and internationally, to grow their business.

However, it is sometimes difficult to navigate import duties, shipping logistics and international regulations.

At GoBrands Market, we strive to provide our merchant community with the right tools to successfully sell internationally with confidence. To make this easier, we offer shipping labels and commercial invoices free of charge, simplifying the shipping process.

Products sold outside an economic zone are generally subject to import duties and taxes. These fees can add up quickly, and calculating them can be time-consuming, impacting both brands and their customers. The ability to speed up this process to save time and money therefore becomes a key lever for brands wishing to sell abroad. At GoBrands Market, we simplify your duty and tax management by providing you with shipping documents, among other things.

It is essential to devote the necessary time and resources to calculating the required import duties, preparing the tax documents and checking that nothing is forgotten. The last thing any brand or merchant wants is to see orders delayed due to administrative issues.

By paying careful attention to this step, you'll likely avoid unnecessary delays and complaints from disgruntled customers later on.

At GoBrands Market, we make it easy to ensure your products reach your customers easily. For this purpose, we provide shipping labels containing all the necessary information for customs.

Discover our complete guide, designed to help you sell your products abroad with ease.

It is essential to check beforehand whether you can legally export your products to each country of destination. Legal requirements and restrictions vary from country to country, so it is important to fully understand them before entering into a transaction.

Check EU, UK, US and other country regulations for labeling requirements, packaging, approved ingredient lists, tariff codes and any other laws or local directive.

If you have any questions or doubts at this stage, it is always a good idea to seek advice from a customs expert before dispatching an order.

Calculation of taxes

It's also important to understand how to accurately calculate the taxes you or your buyers must pay. In general, these amounts are set by customs and depend on the product, the country and the specific regulations associated with that country.

Communication with your customers is essential to ensure their satisfaction. It is important to know when your products will be delivered and to be able to communicate this information to your customers. If there are any issues or delays during the shipping process, it is crucial to be notified quickly so that you can manage the situation and minimize the impact on your customers.

Of course, not all delays can be avoided or resolved immediately. That's why it's essential to communicate immediately when they arise, preferably with a personalized message apologizing for the delay and promising to resolve it quickly. By doing so, you will reduce the frustration of your customers.

However, to conduct this communication process effectively, you need real-time visibility into where your products are and if there are any issues. So it's important to partner with a shipping company that provides detailed shipping information, so you and your customers stay informed throughout the process.

Simplify your international sales

Brands that target an international audience or source foreign products face many challenges. When you sell internationally through GoBrands Market, we're here to support you every step of the way. We take care of the invoicing and shipping labels, allowing you to avoid complex administrative management.

By choosing GoBrands Market as your partner, you benefit from a platform that facilitates your international sales and allows you to focus on developing your business without worrying about logistical and administrative hassles.