Issue 7 2023, Acquisition International | 19 BlueBlox Trade Facilitation services take two distinct approaches, proactive, which prevents issues from arising in the first place, and reactive, which deals with issues and situations which have arisen outside of the client’s control. In order to keep international trade business under control, BlueBlox also offers its Trade Performance services – to optimise efficiency, identify risks and ensure sustainable operations. Most disputes can be resolved through discussion and clarification. This avoids the stress, time and costs of litigation. BlueBlox aims to develop solutions that end as a win-win for all involved. The company has developed a number of key relationships with governments, chambers of commerce, and the WTO in Geneva, which allows it to facilitate mutually beneficial, compliant solutions. Through its unique model of trade facilitation, BlueBlox has obtained significant breakthroughs on behalf of its clients in some of the world’s toughest emerging markets. Dorothy tells us, “We tailor every solution we provide according to specific client and country requirements. Our people-centred approach ensures that all stakeholders benefit from a smooth and compliant trade programme that addresses our client’s current and future goals. We’re always working on new products and services to make trade more accessible for economic operators, both big and small. This aligns with our core belief that ‘business should be easy…’.” For every economic operator, having access to genuine local expertise is critical. But finding that expertise is not easy. BlueBlox benefits from a network of expert consultants in the field equipped with local knowledge of both international and national trade. Dorothy explains, “We’ve invested in building a broad network of local experts. They are purpose-driven and engaged. We take a holistic approach to everything we do and always work towards achieving results that benefit the whole community. Our trade lawyers and consultants are experts in the area of law and operations and also understand the culture, language, and the way each specific market works.” Dorothy tells us, “I’m incredibly proud of the diverse team at BlueBlox. We’re a small, close-knit squad of Trade Ambassadors. We’ve embarked on a mission to empower people and make a big impact globally through trade compliance. And I’m excited to say that the time has come to expand our team. At the moment, our focus is on recruiting more like-minded professionals to join us on this amazing journey.” Dorothy shares, “In 2021 and 2022, two years in a row, we won the Swiss award for the best trade compliance consulting company within Switzerland, which was for projects that we ran during COVID. We were able to get massive results at that time.” Of course, it’s a team of Trade Consultants that made all of this possible. They each work hard and want to “empower Africa” and Switzerland. They want to inspire and raise the standard within the industry and have been working towards this high standard continuously. BlueBlox has also already been recognised globally for its tireless efforts in trade compliance. The rest of 2023 looks extremely bright for BlueBlox. One of the latest initiatives BlueBlox is starting this year is the BlueBlox Innovation Hub which will support the local community by providing flexible part-time employment opportunities for mothers and single parents who struggle to enter or re-enter the workforce. Moreover, the BlueBlox training programme is under construction at present, and this will inevitably change the industry for the better very soon. If you’d like to learn more, please visit the BlueBlox website today. Contact: Dorothy Diedericks Company: BlueBlox GmbH Web Address: http://www.blueblox.ch/ Making International Business Easy
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