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INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES

GETTING STARTED

A Basic Guide to Exporting

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.

http://www.unzco.com/basicguide/

Center for International Development - Trade Information Database

A database of international trade leads from the U.S. and other governmental agencies available for a fee.

http://elcamino.citd.org/trade_info/sections.cfm?sid=23

Doing Business

World Bank site that provides detailed information on the time, costs, and procedures required for trading and doing business in 175 countries".
http://www.doingbusiness.org

Don'ts of Exporting

Article by the law firm of Gatti and Associates listing 17 Don'ts of exporting.

http://www.gattiassociates.com/CM/Articles/Articles1275.asp

Don'ts of Importing

Article by the law firm of Gatti and Associates listing 15 Don'ts of importing.

http://www.gattiassociates.com/CM/Articles/Articles1277.asp

e-Business Trade Roadmap

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.

http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/dir-ect.nsf/en/h_uw00225e.html

E-Commerce Toolbox

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.
http://www.export.gov/sellingonline

Export 101

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.

http://www.foodexportusa.org/export101/

Export Institute USA's Ask the Experts

Website where questions can be asked about exporting.

http://www.exportinstitute.com/askthe_experts.htm

Export Plan Guides & Tools

Australian government website that offers links to guides for developing an export plan.

http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/How-to+guides/Thinking+of+starting+a+business/What+planning+tools+can+help+me/Export+plan+guides+tools.htm

Exportinfo.org

Site created and maintained by students at the University of Washington Business School has practical information for small and medium-sized businesses. There are articles and tips for getting started, links to research information on industries and countries, reviews and links to trade-oriented Web sites, and "how-to" information.

http://www.exportinfo.org/

Exporting Basics Life Cycle

Flow chart of the export process.

http://www.export.gov/exportbasics/index.asp

Exporting Your Way to Success

Articles about starting and running an export business

http://www.gaebler.com/Exporting.htm

Getting Started in International Trade

Article developed by SITPRO, a UK government agency. The articles helps somebody take the first steps in the export process and exploit the opportunities of international trading. In a simple checklist format, it offers important information about developing an export strategy, the business issues needed to consider and where to go for help.

http://www.sitpro.org.uk/trade/getstarted.html

Global IQ Test

Questions to ask before considering importing and exporting.

http://www.globetrade.com/faq.html

Going Global

Articles about starting up in international trade.

http://www.going-global.com/articles/

Growing Small Business Exports

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about exporting.

http://www.sba.gov

Guide to Sources of Information on Importers

Guide aimed at assisting exporters in developing countries in locating potential importers worldwide - includes 150 profiles of importers' directories listed alphabetically by country/region and product coverage; entries provide publishers' details including e-mail and web addresses as well as indication of available media and price. Published by the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO Geneva.

http://www.intracen.org/eshop/f_e_IP_Title.Asp?ID=27230&LN=EN