Cem Perdar

How e-commerce has evolved in Africa

CEO ReporterIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 1, 2022May 1, 2022

By Cem Perdar In February and March 2021, I visited Nigeria and Kenya respectively for business purposes. Among the important things that caught my attention during these visits was the…

Why Turkey may Emerge as a Budding Trade Partner for Uganda

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 17, 2021November 17, 2021

By Cem Perdar Since the beginning of 2021, there has been an inflation crisis around the world. Important actors of world politics, especially Argentina, Iran, Romania, Lebanon, Russia, Ukraine and…

Why are Freight Prices Increasing in Maritime Transport for African Ports

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021

By Cem Perdar Manufactured products for centuries make their intercontinental journeys through sea transportation in world trade. Up to 90% of world’s merchandise are carried on the sea. In this case,…

Price Negotiation Skills Business People Need to Master

CEO ReporterThought LeadershipAugust 10, 2021August 10, 2021

By Cem Perdar There is an ancient saying in business, that you earn when you buy. This historical saying is a very important in today’s trade. As you know, competition…

International Trade and The Era of Digital Transformation

CEO ReporterThought LeadershipJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021

By Cem Perdar With the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic around the globe, the digital transformation process has been accelerated. This means we can access information in a matter…

What a Ugandan should keep in mind while doing business in Turkey

CEO ReporterThought LeadershipJuly 16, 2021July 16, 2021

By Cem Perdar Turkey is the target supplier for many Ugandans considering its production capacity, competitive prices and high quality products, and ease of transportation. Uganda-Turkey trade, which was especially…

TRIPOD OF THE COMMERCE, PART 2: Choosing the right product in trade

CEO ReporterThought LeadershipJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021

By Cem Perdar In my previous article, I talked about seller’s responsbilities in commercial transactions. In this article, I talk about the right product, which is the second leg of…

TRIPOD OF THE COMMERCE Part 1: Seller’s responsibilities in commercial transactions

CEO ReporterThought LeadershipJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

By Cem Perdar Trade is a very important concept that has become the basis of life in the world for centuries. This important concept, which we call trade, generally passes…

What you Need to Know when Bringing New Products Into African Markets

CEO ReporterThought LeadershipJune 11, 2021June 11, 2021

By Cem Perdar To run a successful business in Africa, it is obligatory to undersand the market and its needs. With the right product and a suitable marketing strategy, long-lasting…