Basic Guide to Exporting: The Official Government Resource for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

A Comprehensive Overview On How To Export. Whether The Firm Is New To Exporting Or In Need Of A Refresher On The Latest Ideas And Techniques, This Guide Provides The Nuts-and-bolts Needed To Meet The Challenges Of The World Economy. It Also Includes Numerous Real-life Examples That Illustrate The Principles Of Exporting, Samples Of Forms Needed To Export, And Information On How To Obtain Guidance And Counseling Offered By The Federal Government Through Its Domestic Network Of More Than 100 Export Assistance Centers, And Through Commercial Counselors Located In U.s. Embassies Abroad. Introduction: The World Is Open For Business -- Developing An Export Strategy -- Developing A Marketing Plan -- Export Advice -- Methods And Channels -- Finding Qualified Buyers -- Using Technology Licensing And Joint Ventures -- Preparing Your Product For Export -- Exporting Services -- International Legal Considerations -- Going Online: E-exporting Tools For Small Businesses -- Shipping Your Product -- Pricing, Quotations, And Terms -- Methods Of Payment -- Financing Export Transactions -- Business Travel Abroad -- Selling Overseas And After-sales Service. U.s. Department Of Commerce, International Trade Administration. Shipping List No.: 2011-0443-p. Includes Index.