So my upcoming business will mainly be online, and I read threads about how important it is to trademark the brand name. I did a search and to be relief it is available (already purchased the domain) So seeing that I aim to do the business worldwide, I should trademark the name internationally...

Hello everyone, For those of us who live abroad, what has been the number 1 challenge/obstacle to get exactly what you want abroad? I will start with my own answer, for me is about building meaningful/long term relationships with locals. Since they already have their friends and family it is...

Hi, Fast Laners I have a good relationship with an individual who operates a mine in another country (outside of the USA). He would like me to help sell his ore to buyers around the world. I don't know much about commodities trading or brokering, and it is difficult to find out complete...

One of my big excuses for not starting a business is I have been living abroad for a long time moving in different countries (not really a nomad though, just different circumstances) and I havent got the time to really establish, get to know local cultures and have strong collaborators to start...

Fellow Fastlaners, My name Is Kyle. I am writing here to share an opportunity. I am a wholesale distributor based out of South Florida. We are big time sellers moving inventory all over the world, with new inventory coming in daily. We trade a ton of commodities. I am looking for more serious...

I'm creating this thread to document the journey of a new business and to show others the process of going from A to Z. "A" being an idea. "Z" being traction or failure. We're giving ourselves a 3-month runway to prove this idea, after which we either fail or prosper. The concept in short...

Dear Readers, I am currently going through the steps in setting up my export company in the food and beverages industry. I have done some on the ground research of potential buyers ( Importers/ distributors) of the target market. What I mean buy that is I have gathered information on what...

First and most important, I´m looking for my own peace of mind. Even though that´s not very easy, especially in a person with so many thoughts at the same time. I´m also (still) trying to find what I´m passionate about (for a long period of time, as it seems my passions change after 4-5 years -...

Does anyone here have a Canadian business with U.S. employees? Or know the best way to handle this? Or can refer an accountant who knows? Employee or subcontractor? U.S. bank account? Paypal? Wire transfer? Looking for convenience & to minimize taxes & fees for both the employee and employer...