Global Passages LLC is an international trade consulting company. Our vision is to promote international understanding and cooperation through developing successful global business partnerships for small to medium sized business owners. Global Passage's mission is to assure that your business attains maximum profitability with the least amount of risk while initiating and/or expanding your import/export program.

Global Passages provides the following customized services:
•  Global product sourcing/product development
•  New market research and strategic planning for entering overseas markets
•  Establishing pricing methodology for products imported and exported
•  Initiating best practices for establishing a global supply chain
•  Implementing logistical solutions for ocean and air freight movement
•  Consulting on product modifications to take advantage of reduced duty rates
•  Advising on how to take advantage of Foreign Trade Zone programs(FTZ) to reduce costs
•  Streamlining and simplifying internal company procedures for explosive international growth
•  Finding and implementing technological solutions to grow business globally
•  Building and maintaining US Customs Compliance programs
•  Writing procedural manuals to meet the needs of import/export regulatory compliance programs

•  Establishing 3rd party lab testing programs for consumer product manufacturers to address regulatory and quality assurance needs
•  Training programs for import/export compliance
•  Developing and Implementing Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism(C-TPAT) programs for importers

Beth Gitlin is President/Owner of Global Passages LLC. Ms. Gitlin has over 15 years experience in retailing, manufacturing and importing/exporting consumer goods. Prior to owning Global Passages, she was VP of Imports and Product Development for a manufacturer and importer/exporter of Christmas trees, wreaths, outdoor lighting, swimming pools/pumps and water gardening products. Additionally, she served 9 years with a mass retailer in various Merchandising and International positions with responsibilities involving trade with over 26 different countries. Previously, she served 4 years as a Lieutenant in the US Army.

In the social entrepreneurial spirit, her company's additional mission is to assist and train small to medium sized women-owned businesses in developing countries in areas of import/export and small business startup procedures. As a volunteer, she is actively involved with the Women's Business Center at Florida Institute of Technology, Women for Women International and Rotary International.

In the educational spirit, Beth is an adjunct professor at Florida Institute of Technology for the MBA program. She has earned an MBA and an MA in Asian Studies. And, she is working on achieving her Ph.D in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.