Hello- I ordered a rather expensive coat $1900 from Italy (I'm in US), and with it came a $560 tariff paid to UPS. I decided to return the coat, but I have had no luck with UPS. They can't give me any clear direction on how to file for a tariff refund. Can anyone help me with the process?
I am curious to hear from Canadian SME owners and entrepreneurs:
Are you currently thinking about growing beyond your current market, either elsewhere in Canada or internationally?
If yes, what is pushing you to consider it?
If no, what is holding you back?
I am asking as part of early market research on how SMEs think about growth into new markets.
We are a small IT company specializing in AI and business automation solutions, based in Europe. Our goal is to break into the U.S. market and land high-quality American clients. We know the rates are better, projects are bigger, and opportunities are endless—but how do you actually get in?
We’ve heard about LinkedIn, Upwork, cold emails, but we want to learn from people who have actually built a stable client base in the U.S.:
• Which platforms truly work for finding American clients?
• What outreach strategies have been the most effective for you?
• Where do U.S. businesses look for overseas contractors?
• Are there secret communities or under-the-radar platforms worth knowing about?
📢 If you’ve successfully cracked the U.S. market and have a working system, share your insights! Let’s make this post a goldmine of valuable resources.
P.S. If you started from scratch and now have a steady flow of American clients, tell your story! It will inspire many of us.
I recently landed an interview off a popular tech job board to be a Virtual Assistant. During our call today, this company basically wants to create an American franchise of their business for the hiree to liaise with American clients as they are in India. It is a Web Solutions agency. They are looking to do a franchise agreement with whomever they bring on board. Has anyone ever heard of this?