International Trade/Offshore Manufacturing/Sourcing/Export/Import/Consulting Getting Started in International Trade A Basic Guide to Exporting. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s respected introduction to exporting is designed to help U.S. firms learn the costs and risks associated with exporting and develop a strategy for success. 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 U.S. federal and state governments, as well as the private sector. CMTAC Trade Information Database. Links to research, statistics, tips, tutorials, news and resources about international trade. Don’ts of Exporting. Article by the law firm of Gatti and Associates listing 17 Don’ts of exporting. Don’ts of Importing. Article by the law firm of Gatti and Associates listing 15 Don’ts of importing. E-Commerce Toolbox. U.S. Department of Commerce ITA’s Office of Technology and Electronic Commerce in Manufacturing and Services advises firms about how to use the Internet to export. Exporting Basics Life Cycle. Flowchart of the export process. Getting Started in International Trade. Article developed by SITPRO, a UK government agency, helps somebody take the first steps in the export process and exploit the opportunities of international trading. Offers information about developing an export strategy, the business issues needed to consider and where to go for help. Global IQ Test. Questions to ask before considering importing and exporting. Going Global. Articles about starting up in international trade. Growing Small Business Exports. Answers to frequently asked questions about exporting. Guide to Sources of Information on Importers. 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. How To Succeed In International Business. Course that shows how to set up a strategy to export. Import-Export Entrepreneur. Advice for starting and running import and export businesses. Importing into the U.S. Resources for importing into the USA. Importsource.ca. Comprehensive resources developed by the Canadian federal and provincial governments designed to help both new and experienced importers with every stage of the import process. Introduction to the Export Process. Guide prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada intended to give new exporters an overview of the export process. Safe Trading Tips. Tips for successful import and export transactions. Small Business Guides to Importing and Exporting. Links to international trade sites; guides to importing and exporting; frequently asked questions about importing and exporting; and a list of INCOTERMS. Small Business Knowledge Base - International Trade. Resources for starting and running a small business in international trade. Step-by-Step Approach to Market Research. Tariff and Import Fee Information - Getting Started. Tips for New Importers and Exporters. Tips and information about complying with Customs regulations for both importing into and exporting from the USA. Trade Information Database. Links to research, statistics, tips, tutorials, news and resources about international trade. Links to trade terminology, export/import guides, international standards, market reports, trade leads, logistics tools, foreign trade offices, and more. Trading Across Borders. A report and resources from the World Bank that explains in detail the procedures of importing and exporting. Training and Consulting Links. Links to international trade training and consulting services. U.S. Department of Commerce Export Decision Tree. Links to services that can be used in the process of starting and maintaining export marketing activities. World Directory of Importers’ Associations. Trilingual directory of associations grouping importers, with international coverage, classified according to Standard International Trade Classification, with addresses and information on number of member importers, types of services and publications when available. Advertise on this site Put your company on this site! Offshore Manufacturing Services Offshore Business Services