Ben Thompson
Highlights
- Experienced founders that have successfully founded International Trading Companies.
- Over 14+ years of Global Trade experience, buying and selling products all over the world.
- Developed innovative cloud software solutions to streamline global trade documentation for Small and Medium Businesses worldwide.
Created the Global Trade Newsletter, to inform and educate over 150K+ subscribers to help them succeed in global trade
About Ben Thompson
Ben is passionate about International Trade, Import/Export, International Shipping and connecting world markets. For the last 14 years Ben has specialized in importing and exporting goods around the world, and creating content and software solutions to help small and medium sized businesses to become successful in global trade.
After facing the many challenges of running their own trading company, in 2016 Ben Thompson and Brandon Boor founded IncoDocs, a new cloud based software tool to help importers and exporters to streamline their global trade documentation. In 2019 IncoDocs secured investment from global shipping line giant Maersk, as they shared their vision to digitize global supply chain processes. Since then Ben and Brandon have grown IncoDocs to provide solutions to companies in over 120 countries.
Additionally, the IncoDocs team continues to provide detailed industry articles, videos, podcasts, guides and tools to help companies thrive in global trade. The IncoDocs YouTube channel has gained over 20K+ subscribers, and had over 1 Million video views. The team are consistently providing useful content to help importers and exporters solve their problems along the supply chain.
Ben and Brandon also created the Global Trade Newsletter, which continues to provides news, resources and helpful content to over 150k+ subscribers.
The IncoDocs team are passionate about global trade and understand the complexities of the global supply chain and continue to create content and solutions to streamline the import export process and drive the future of global trade.
Posts by Ben Thompson
How to Create a Commercial Invoice Document Template for Brexit
Last updated on January 13, 2021 by Ben Thompson
From 1st January 2021, shipments into and out of the United Kingdom will require detailed Commercial Invoice documents and other shipping documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be…
Brexit Guide, Shipping Beyond 2020
Last updated on December 11, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 31st of January 2020. The UK is in a transition period (or implementation period) that ends on the 31st of December 2020. During that time, the UK-EU trading relationship remains the same.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, RCEP
Last updated on December 3, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is the largest trade deal in history. On the 15th of November 2020, Ministers from 15 countries agreed to the new trade deal, also known as the RCEP, which covers up to 30% of the global economy.
Integrate Xero with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on November 24, 2020 by Ben ThompsonCreating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays.
Integrate QuickBooks with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on October 30, 2020 by Ben ThompsonCreating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays.
USMCA Trade Agreement Updates and Changes
Last updated on September 29, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe USMCA trade agreement came into effect on the 1st of July 2020, replacing the old NAFTA agreement. The new agreement brings updates and changes to Origin requirements and classification for goods being shipped between the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Create and Download a USMCA Certificate of Origin Form
Last updated on July 21, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has…
Guide | Create and Download a Proforma Invoice Template for Global Trade
Last updated on May 7, 2020 by Ben ThompsonA Proforma Invoice document is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. Buyers and sellers will negotiate the details of the products to be supplied, then the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to confirm all details of the…
Foreign Exchange Payments | Podcast
Last updated on April 28, 2020 by Ben ThompsonIn early 2020, COVID-19 caused disruptions to people and businesses in countries around the world. For the first time, many shipping teams have been forced to work remotely from home. The disruptions has also caused extreme volatility in foreign exchange markets over the world.
Running your export business remotely beyond 2020
Last updated on April 1, 2020 by Ben ThompsonTips and resources for running your export business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Create a Commercial Invoice Document Template for Brexit
Last updated on January 13, 2021 by Ben Thompson
From 1st January 2021, shipments into and out of the United Kingdom will require detailed Commercial Invoice documents and other shipping documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared through customs without delays. Read More »
Brexit Guide, Shipping Beyond 2020
Last updated on December 11, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 31st of January 2020. The UK is in a transition period (or implementation period) that ends on the 31st of December 2020. During that time, the UK-EU trading relationship remains the same. Read More »
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, RCEP
Last updated on December 3, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is the largest trade deal in history. On the 15th of November 2020, Ministers from 15 countries agreed to the new trade deal, also known as the RCEP, which covers up to 30% of the global economy. Read More »
Integrate Xero with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on November 24, 2020 by Ben ThompsonCreating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays. Read More »
Integrate QuickBooks with IncoDocs to Eliminate Data Re-entry when Shipping Internationally.
Last updated on October 30, 2020 by Ben ThompsonCreating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays. Read More »
USMCA Trade Agreement Updates and Changes
Last updated on September 29, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe USMCA trade agreement came into effect on the 1st of July 2020, replacing the old NAFTA agreement. The new agreement brings updates and changes to Origin requirements and classification for goods being shipped between the USA, Canada and Mexico. Read More »
Create and Download a USMCA Certificate of Origin Form
Last updated on July 21, 2020 by Ben ThompsonThe United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has a name for each country that participates in the agreement: Read More »
Guide | Create and Download a Proforma Invoice Template for Global Trade
Last updated on May 7, 2020 by Ben ThompsonA Proforma Invoice document is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. Buyers and sellers will negotiate the details of the products to be supplied, then the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to confirm all details of the order. Read More »
Foreign Exchange Payments | Podcast
Last updated on April 28, 2020 by Ben ThompsonIn early 2020, COVID-19 caused disruptions to people and businesses in countries around the world. For the first time, many shipping teams have been forced to work remotely from home. The disruptions has also caused extreme volatility in foreign exchange markets over the world. Read More »
Running your export business remotely beyond 2020
Last updated on April 1, 2020 by Ben ThompsonTips and resources for running your export business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »
