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Published November 13th, 2008
U.S. exports have risen since January by 16.9 percent to $1.41 billion in September, to levels 8.8 percent higher than in 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
“Although the last two months have been weaker than we like to see, today’s trade numbers highlight the strength of American exporters over the last year,” said U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez in a statement.
Gutierrez and the Department of Commerce concluded that approval of pending trade agreements could result in nearly 100 million new consumers, who had a combined 2007 GDP of nearly $1.2 trillion. Such agreements could eliminate industrial... Read more
Tags: Carlos Gutierrez, christina lee, export, trade agreement, U.S. Department of Congress
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Published February 15th, 2008
Once you have decided to sell your company’s products overseas, it’s crucial that an export plan is developed. When preparing your export plan, you’ll be able to research and carefully examine your potential export markets, develop company goals, and determine what (if any) limitations exist. The result: a custom-designed strategy that prepares your company, products, and promotional efforts to succeed in the export business.
Tips for creating a successful export plan
Keep it brief - Your company’s export plan should be detailed, yet concise. It should be easily understood by other members of your company. It’s important that goals and... Read more
Tags: Carrie Hinkel, Doing Business Internationally, export, international business, selling internationally, tips
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Published November 30th, 2007
Part of the success of any small business is being able to take advantage of as wide a range of resources as possible. One great resource for any small business is a trade lead site.
We will take a look at what trade lead sites are in this article, along with ways that they can help you to grow your business - both in terms of selling and sourcing.
So What Are They?
Trade lead sites are websites that are dedicated to information exchange on the behalf of small businesses. There are quite a few free trade lead sites, as... Read more
Tags: export, import, importers.com, Leeia Ladipoh, Product Sourcing, source, trade lead sites, trade listings, tradeboss.com
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Published November 14th, 2007
The business environment in the past decade or more has changed rapidly. It is now possible for a small to medium-sized business to flourish with the help of thorough market research and efficient wholesale product sourcing.
This kind of sourcing has its advantages and its pitfalls: if the source is genuine, profits are guaranteed, but if the source is defective in one way or the other, the entire business can fail. To ensure continued success in wholesale product sourcing, here are a few basics that a small to medium reseller needs to keep in mind:
Before buying wholesale, the buyer... Read more
Tags: advice, distributors, Doing Business Internationally, export, import, liquidators, manufacturers, outsourcing, Product Sourcing, small business, source, tips, wholesale, wholesale product outsourcing
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Published September 28th, 2007
Everyone has an idea that they are certain will change the world. However, although the idea for an invention may come from one person, it takes a world of “interested parties” to truly get the idea up and going. Bringing an invention from idea to fruition requires the work of designers, licensing agencies, manufacturers, marketing experts, and distributors. This article assumes that you have already completed the proper paperwork to patent and license your invention.
Target your worldwide market
If you have spent any time in the social circle of other inventors, you are already familiar with the phrase “target... Read more
Tags: distribution, Doing Business Internationally, export, global business, jennifer ratliff, Trade Shows
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I often receive inquiries from workshop participants, clients, and visitors asking, "Where do I start?"
There are many aspects of international trade to learn. I have been studying and practicing in this field for years, and I can honestly tell you there is no quick way through all of the information. It’s a matter of persistence and patience. In addition, every single venture is different and presents unique challenges. But it can be done, and if you pursue it further than the next person, then you win. So hang in there. You can do it!
With that said, here are... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, export, import, The import export coach, tips advice
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