Category Archives: Expanded markets for U.S. artisans

Many U.S. artisans seek to export to other countries. Sandler Trade LLC can assist in identifying optimal overseas markets as well as the most cost-efficient mechanisms for market entry such as key trade shows and business contacts.

Sandler Trade LLC Chosen by The Asia Foundation to Complete Baseline Market Study and Offer Recommendations to Strengthen Exports and Product Sales of Timor Leste’s Women Weavers

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Marideth

In May of this year, Marideth Sandler and Anna Rose Ott of Sandler Trade LLC began work on a baseline market study with The Asia Foundation. The overall project, Women Weaving a Better Future through Better Business, is funded by … Continue reading →

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Sandler Trade LLC Supports National “Imports Work” Week: Imports Drive Development and Natural Disaster Recovery

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Marideth

International trade fuels emerging-market development through growing a stable middle class, empowering women, and creating jobs and sustainable economies especially in remote communities and neighborhoods where the concepts of “hope” and “a good future” are rare commodities. The Generalized System … Continue reading →

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The Exhibitor’s Guide to Maximizing Your Trade Show Experience: Preparation, Presentation, Persistence

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Marideth

The Exhibitor’s Guide to Maximizing Your Trade Show Experience: Preparation, Presentation, Persistence If you missed the webinar, you can still view a video with full video and audio by Registering here for a fee of $30. The Webinar highlights the most important steps you can take … Continue reading →

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Press Release – Countries Urge Renewal of Duty-Free Access to the U.S. Market

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Marideth

  The fifteen nations of Algeria, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Fiji, Georgia, Indonesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and Yemen have formed the Alliance of GSP Countries to urge extension of duty-free treatment of U.S. imports from their … Continue reading →

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Sandler Trade LLC and the Royal Thai Embassy’s Commercial Office Launch GSP Beneficiary Countries Advocacy for Prompt GSP Renewal – The Clock is Ticking!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Marideth

Washington, D.C. – On April 17th, the Royal Thai embassy hosted an organizational session for a newly formed Alliance of GSP Countries (A-GSPC). The meeting was facilitated by Sandler Trade LLC and enthusiastically received by over twenty participating GSP beneficiary … Continue reading →

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The Latest Projects at Sandler Trade LLC – Making International Trade Really Happen!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Marideth

What’s new “by us”? We don’t let the grass grow under our feet, as they say. Here are a few of our trade-expansion projects that may pique your interest. We welcome your thoughts or questions! Please email Marideth Sandler at … Continue reading →

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Bringing a Timor-Leste Weaver to the International Stage

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Marideth

Promoting Timor-Leste’s artisans in the U.S. market has been a top priority for Sandler Trade LLC. We greatly value the cultures of developing countries and deeply committed to bringing the handcrafted arts of Timor-Leste to global attention and markets. To … Continue reading →

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Unravel the Hidden Treasures of Export Markets with Sandler Trade LLC

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Marideth

The process of exporting can be very taxing on small businesses eager to grow. However, great business opportunities abound through the creation of export markets.  95 percent of the world’s customers live outside the United States. This means that our … Continue reading →

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Teleconference on Friday, Dec 7 at 1p EST on Children’s Products Safety Standards and Third-Party Testing Exemptions

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Marideth

Safety-related regulatory changes will go into effect on Dec 31 concerning all children’s products that will be available for sale.  These changes could have had very difficult impacts on children’s products and apparel produced in and imported from developing countries. Congress, … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors Urge House to Pass GSP Renewal

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Marideth

The Ambassadors of the Coalition of GSP Countries (Fiji, Indonesia, Kosovo, Mongolia, Paraguay, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, Thailand, and Uruguay)  have just transmitted this letter to all Members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to pass H.R. 2832, which will renew … Continue reading →

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