FranklinCovey Appoints Access Technology Solutions (ATS) to Organize its International e-Commerce Expansion

    PROVO, UT, August 12, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As international shoppers propel e-commerce into its next era of strong growth, leading U.S. consumer brands are embracing customer-centric solutions that enhance the global online shopping experience.

FranklinCovey, #255 of Internet Retailer's top 500 e-commerce brands, announced last week the appointment of Provo, UT-based Access Technology Solutions as its international e-commerce platform and logistics provider. Access' turn-key, international sell-and-ship solution enables top U.S. brands to capture and fulfill international e-commerce orders to over 90 markets. The partnership will immediately begin servicing escalating worldwide demand for FranklinCovey's planning and organization products as well as its fast-growing collection of stylish bags, popular totes and smart accessories.

Anticipating the coming global e-commerce boom, Access has spent the past decade quietly building intricate networks of logistical and final mile delivery networks throughout Asia and Europe. Coupling Access' cross-border logistical infrastructure with the tech firm's web services e-commerce platform, multi-currency payment methods and automated customs clearance systems provides shoppers pricing in their local currency, secure checkout, guaranteed landed costs and very attractive shipping rates. Merchants also win, due to higher conversion rates, larger average order sizes and bigger margins.

"As the world becomes a borderless marketplace, serving the global consumer means providing an engaging and transparent online shopping experience," said Eric Bright, Vice President eCommerce at Franklin Covey Products. "We're excited by the opportunity to work with Access to deliver our international customers a compelling and satisfying online shopping experience that rewards their loyalty and patronage for years to come."

"We're proud to have earned the opportunity to help FranklinCovey fast-track their international e-commerce expansion and are thrilled by the prospect of helping international online shoppers discover the tremendous value we'll deliver right to their door," said Chris Boyle, CEO of Access Technology Solutions. "Working with a trusted brand like FranklinCovey is a great opportunity for us to highlight how cross-border e-commerce doesn't have to be complex for merchants or expensive for international shoppers."

FranklinCovey is the global leader in effectiveness training, productivity tools, and assessment services for organizations, teams, and individuals. FranklinCovey helps companies succeed by unleashing the power of their workforce to focus and execute on top business priorities. Clients include 90 percent of the Fortune 100, more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, thousands of small and midsized businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions. Organizations and individuals access FranklinCovey products and services through corporate training, licensed client facilitators, one-on-one coaching, public workshops, catalogs, more than 80 retail stores, and www.franklincovey.com. FranklinCovey has nearly 1,500 associates providing professional services and products in 37 offices serving more than 100 countries.

Access Technology Solutions' international commerce platform and logistics solution offers companies a simple, low risk way to profitably sell into international markets at significantly lower costs. Access' international commerce web service and secure, risk-free local payment options can be quickly integrated into existing websites, commerce systems and call centers. The international e-commerce solution provider provides dock-to-doorstop global logistics, native language customer service and online marketplace platforms throughout Asia and Europe.

Access has been included in the top 10 of Utah's 50 fastest-growing companies since 2007. Access was featured in the prestigious 2009 Inc .500 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

Access Technology Solutions is the leading company providing technology solutions for international logistics for U.S. direct sales and eCommerce companies expanding overseas.
Website: http://www.AccessTS.com

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