The TRG Trade Spotlight Expands Features and Brings Recognition to Customs Bond Holders

Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG) has improved the company’s International Trade Ezine known as the TRG Trade Spotlight. TRG added many new features to the layout in order to provide a more interactive experience for the readers.

Bozeman, MT, September 22, 2010 — The TRG Trade Spotlight is an electronic newsletter or Enzine, released by Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG). The publication provides content relative to the International Trade industry. The primary purpose for the TRG Trade Spotlight is to keep TRG’s customers up-to-date on old and new Customs regulations that may have an impact on their business practices.

The Customer Spotlight section is new to the monthly article. Highlighted here, is one of TRG’s unique customers. In order for TRG to feature the business, the customer must submit their interest to TRG and provide a short background on what makes their company stand out. The TRG Trade Spotlight will then provide a description of the business and a link to the company’s website. “We have over 6,500 customers, that’s a reader base. We want to help some of the SMEs in that mix to tell their story and with hope gain a few more customers from the recognition,” Jena Leary, TRG’s Marketing Director, states.

Of course, no Ezine would be complete without a one-of-a-kind crossword puzzle. The company is offering subscribers a fun and challenging crossword puzzle that features questions based on the import and export industry. Answers to the monthly puzzles are found on the company’s website. http://traderiskguaranty.com/crossword.aspx

Kathryn Shaw, Marketing Analyst for TRG acknowledged, “By adding the new features to the TRG Trade Spotlight, we anticipate our customers will become more engaged in each release and begin to relate more to TRG as a vendor. In addition, we hope our customers will find the new features entertaining. Let’s face it, finding the fun factor within the rules and regulations of International Trade can be tricky. Hopefully the crossword puzzle and Customer Spotlight will be enjoyed by our readers.” To view past TRG Trade Spotlight articles please visit http://traderiskguaranty.com/TRGSpotlightArchives.aspx.

About TRG:
TRG is an import solutions provider marketing its products directly to the importer. These products include U.S. Customs import bonds, shipping insurance (freight insurance) and direct filing of U.S. Customs entries and Importer Security Filing. Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG) Brokerage Services LLC is a licensed insurance agency, having agency agreements with Hanover Insurance Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Great American Insurance Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, both of which are insurance companies approved by the Department of the U.S. Treasury to issue U.S. Customs bonds.

Contact:
Kathryn Shaw
Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG)
406-922-6525

TRG Trade Spotlight l February l Top 5 To Do List for Trade Professionals

The International Trade Professional’s Top 5 To Do List for 2010 Have you ever noticed that things just don’t get done unless you have a proper plan of attack? Keeping a hard copy of your to-do list handy will keep you on track. Just like at home, your professional to-do list should contain obtainable goals and coincide with a feasible timetable for you to check the items off the list. In order to help you get started, TRG has created this list of to-dos for the International Trade Professional.

Print this out, keep it in sight and let the check off begin…

□ Take Initiative: Apply for or review your C-TPAT membership. Not only will your company receive numerous benefits from a C-TPAT membership, but it will increase the value of your relationship with U.S. Customs. If you are interested in learning more about applying, visit CBP’s website.

□ Connect with Experts: Set up educational alerts for yourself via social networking sites and online resources where information is continually updated.

o LinkedIn has various groups dedicated to International Trade. When you join a group, you have the ability to ask questions to the other experts in your field and will receive excellent advice for free! Try it out. A few groups you might find worth joining are Customs Specialists or Global Trade Compliance Professionals.
o Blogs are another free wealth of information. If you sign up for Google Readerb you can subscribe to multiple blogs and all of the posts will filter into one easy-to-read website. Our blog on ISF: Jamie’s ISF Blog

□ Gain Exposure: Become a member of an established trade association. There is a small handful of worthy associations for importers to consider as a valuable resource. The International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) and the Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) are two groups TRG does recommend as invaluable resources for International Trade Professionals. Groups such as these include members with the greatest of experience and understanding in trade compliance.

□ Investigate: Complete a thorough review of your import costs. To get started, find out what you are really paying for your brokerage services. TRG Direct has created this form called Deciphering Your Broker’s Bill to help you determine where your fees are stemming from.


□ Explore: The past 10 years have brought technology to trade. Remote Location Filing has brought Direct Filing capabilities, Automated Commercial Environment has created Electronic payment opportunities, and Global Trade Management systems have expanded abilities. Explore each of these technologies and see which could affect your business practices in the most positive way. You may need to present your case for Customs compliance to senior management. Exploring venues will help you do so.

Is there something you think we should add to the list? Let us know: jleary@trgdirect.com