A Basic Guide to Exporting is the US Department of Commerce's respected introduction to exporting. It is designed to help US firms learn the costs and risks associated with exporting and develop a strategy for success. The Guide discusses what decisions need to be made and where to get the knowledge to make them. It also directs the reader to sources of assistance throughout the US federal and state governments, as well as the private sector. The 16 chapters of the Guide are divided into three sections, covering before the sale, making the sale, and after the sale issues. The Guide also includes five appendices on export terms, US federal export assistance, US state and local assistance, US and overseas contacts in major foreign markets, and a selected bibliography.
Import & export basics, industry profiles & statistics, tips on transportation of goods, downloadable forms, tax & tariff information, a guide to key documentation for international trade, a glossary of trade terms, and other useful resources.
Canadian government site that offers an overview of the international trade challenges posed by operating an electronic business in the global marketplace through all stages of an international transaction.
US Department of Commerce ITA’s Office of Technology and Electronic Commerce (OTEC) in Manufacturing and Services recently launched an innovative web site that advises firms about how to use the Internet to export.
Export 101 provides a user-friendly introduction to many fundamental and logistical aspects of exporting. Each chapter listed contains detailed information about the topic and a list of useful web site links.
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