Insights for Global Importers
Practical guides on landed cost calculations, duty rates, exchange rates, and strategies for protecting your margins in international trade.
Profitability
10 articles
Scaling Your Amazon Import Business: When to Increase Order Volumes
Scaling too fast can be as dangerous as not scaling at all. Learn the signals that indicate you are ready to increase order quantities and expand your range.
The Complete Guide to Calculating True Landed Cost
Landed cost is the single most important number in importing. This guide covers every component you need to include for an accurate calculation.
Supplier Negotiation Tactics That Protect Your Profit Margins
Effective negotiation with overseas suppliers can reduce your product costs by 10-25%. Learn proven tactics that work without damaging the relationship.
How Exchange Rate Volatility Can Destroy Import Margins
A 3% currency swing doesn't sound like much — until you do the maths on a $50,000 order. Here's what FX risk actually looks like, and what you can do about it.
Supplier Management: How to Build a Supply Chain That Doesn't Let You Down
The cheapest supplier isn't always the most profitable one. Here's how to evaluate, manage, and get the best out of your overseas suppliers.
Why Landed Cost Is the Only Number That Matters in Importing
Your supplier's unit price is just the beginning. Here's why landed cost — what a product actually costs you door-to-door — should be driving every decision you make.
Cost Allocation Methods: Why Splitting the Bill Matters
When five products share a container, how you divide the freight bill determines which ones look profitable. Choose wrong and you'll kill your winners.
Marketplace Profitability: What You Actually Take Home Per Sale
You sold something for $29.99. After platform fees, fulfilment, storage, and ads — how much of that is actually yours? For most sellers, it's way less than they think.
Calculating True Landed Cost: Beyond the Invoice Price
Your supplier's invoice is just the starting point. Learn how to calculate the true landed cost per unit by accounting for every cost between factory and customer.
Why Understanding Landed Cost Is the Key to Import Profitability
Most importers focus on the supplier price tag, but the real cost of goods doesn't end at the factory gate. Learn why landed cost analysis is the single most important discipline for building a profitable import business.
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