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Embracing Proactivity in International Trade
Embracing a proactive approach is key to success, efficiency and staying ahead in international trade.
Karen Withers
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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Streamlining Success: The Importance of Implementing a Process
Without a process, workplace tasks can become disorganized, productivity can suffer, and goals can be hard to achieve.
Karen Withers
May 1, 20233 min read
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How to prevent and mitigate late international payments.
Dealing with Late Payments from International Customers: How to Prevent Risks and Mitigate Loss
Karen Withers
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Don’t Forget Your Phytosanitary Certificate for Australia
Last week the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) sent an urgent advice to importers of USA origin seed...
Karen Withers
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Who’s Sampling Your Seed?
I am thrilled to be one of the newest USDA National Seed Health System Accredited Entities. If you or your organization need seed...
Karen Withers
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Systems Approach – An Alternative Phytosanitary Certification System
Systems Approach – an alternative to consignment-by-consignment phytosanitary certification
Karen Withers
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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I Think You Were Hacked!
When our food-supply is targeted we all become victims. Don’t let hackers attack you or your organization.
Karen Withers
Sep 6, 20223 min read
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Your Customers Wish You Knew....
Navigating the global business landscape can be difficult. Here are seven tips your overseas business partners want you to know.
Karen Withers
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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Are You Drawing Your Own Phyto Samples?
Save time, money, and improve efficiencies by becoming accredited with the National Seed Health System.
Karen Withers
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Why Join An Association?
Joining an association shows you are committed to learning & growing within your industry. Top Ten reasons to join an industry association.
Karen Withers
May 25, 20223 min read
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Are you (really) following ISF Trade Rules?
Most US seed exporters trade "per ISF Rules” however they are often misunderstood. Here are some of the most misinterpreted ISF Rules.
Karen Withers
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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Find Your Allies
Don't recreate the wheel always trying to do or learn things on your own but instead build up your team of allies you can count on when need
Karen Withers
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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How to choose the ‘best' freight forwarder?
Avoid unexpected costs, surprise delays, or poor communication while shipping product overseas by choosing the best freight forwarder.
Karen Withers
Dec 30, 20213 min read
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What Is A Visual Inspection?
A Phytosanitary Certificate (Phyto) is required for most seed exports regardless of species, shipment size, and country of destination. ...
Karen Withers
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Seed Quality vs Seed health, what’s the difference?
Most seed exports are screened for both Seed Quality and Seed Health. It’s crucial to understand the difference between the two and how...
Karen Withers
Jul 24, 20212 min read
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