Suggestions to clear merchandise through customs faster
Suggestions to the Exporter for Faster Customs Clearance of Merchandise:1. Include all information on your customs invoices.2. Prepare your invoices carefully. TYpe them clearly. Allow sufficient space...
View ArticleSTEP Federal Grant Funding Program
STEP - State Trade Export Promotion ProgramThrough a federal grant provided to the SBA (Small Business Association), states can apply for federal funding to help local manufacturers with their export...
View ArticleU.S.-Panama Trade Statistics
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative reports the following trade facts and statistics between the U.S. and Panama:U.S.-Panama Trade FactsPanama is currently our 52nd largest goods trading...
View ArticleExport Import Bank Annual Exporters Forum
The Export Import Bank of the U.S. will be hosting their Annual Exporters forum in April in Washington D.C. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone involved in international trade, import, or...
View ArticleImport Export Business Opportunity
When you study the statistics of importing and exporting, you will be amazed by the opportunity that exists. This opportunity goes untouched every day. The Department of Commerce reports that only 1%...
View ArticleDo You Need an Export License?
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which regulate the export and reexport of...
View ArticleStart Your Import Export Business
Having a great idea and developing it into a business takes time, patience, knowledge, and careful planning. Once you have made the decision to start your import export business, you need to then take...
View ArticleCGBP Testing
In the import export and international trade industry, there is only one national certification offered by NASBITE (National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators). The...
View ArticleFlorida Export Events
May 2014 is Florida World Trade Month. The state of Florida has the 4th largest export economy in the country. There will be many events around the state during May. Click here to see what events...
View ArticleExplore Exporting Florida!
Explore Exporting Florida! is a new training program designed to help businesses who wish to enter the global market. Statistics tell us that only 1% of American companies export (what?!) and that 58%...
View ArticleDiscover Global Markets: Healthcare and Life Sciences
November 17 - 18. 2014, Minneapolis, MNJoin the U.S. Commercial Service, the Minnesota District Export Council & LifeScience Alley at the premier health-focused export event of the year!At DISCOVER...
View ArticleImport Export Financial Services
Florida Export Finance CorporationExport Import Bank of the U.S.HSBC - Export and Project FinanceThe World Bank International Monetary FundFREE E-Book "10 Finance Tools to Grow Your Export Business,"...
View ArticleImport Compliance Tips
If you are importing into the United States, YOU are the responsible party and must be aware of your requirements and potential liability. There are vast laws and regulations relating to importation...
View ArticleImport Export Suggested Reading
Import Export books that you may find useful. Click the highlighted title to go to the book link at Amazon.com. The Global Entrepreneur, by James Foley (Amazon.com)International Marketing, by David...
View ArticleInternational Trade Associations and Organizations
NASBITE International (National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators)OWIT - Organization of Women in International TradeTampa Bay Export AllianceTampa Bay - Women in...
View ArticleTrading WIth Cuba - Updates
In Spetember 2015, BIS and FAC amended regulations pertaining to Cuba. Below are the top 11 regulatory changes.Here is a detalied summary of these changes: I. TravelTravelers who have been...
View ArticleGovernment Assistance for Exporters
Many beginning exporters are unaware that the Department of Commerce has resources to help them in their export efforts. Many programs are free, some are fee-based depending upon the level of service....
View ArticleQualify International Buyers
Exporting successfully really comes down to this: minimizing risk. How can an exporter minimize risk when a buyer is thousand of miles away, speaks another language, and comes from a different culture?...
View ArticleStart Exporting
So you want to export? Test your company's readiness to begin exporting. The more statements below that apply to your company, the more ready you are to begin. My company..... is already selling a...
View ArticleTips When Using a Foreign Distributor
Many new to exporting companies make a decision early on in their market strategy - to use a foreign distributor. On its face, this seems like a no-brainer. After all, these distributors know the...
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