Global Entrepreneurship Institute

Today, it’s easier than ever for an entrepreneur, regardless of size, to sell goods and services across the globe. Small and medium-sized companies in the United States are exporting more than ever before. In 2013, more than 300,000 small and medium-sized U.S. companies exported to at least one international market—nearly 28 percent more than in 2005. In 2013, the value of goods and services exports was an impressive $2.28 trillion, nearly a 25 percent increase since 2010. And 2014 topped the previous year, with exports valued at $2.34 trillion.

For more than 70 years, A Basic Guide to Exporting has given companies the information they need to establish and grow their business in international markets.

Whether you’re a start-up or a mature business, this guide breaks down virtually every issue a new exporter might face. Get started now and you will gain the confidence to become an international sensation.

Here are just some of the topics covered:

– How to identify markets for your company’s products
– How to create an export plan
– How to finance your export transactions
– The best methods of handling orders and shipments
– Sources of free or low-cost export counseling

READ PDF: https://news.gcase.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/exim-export-guide.pdf

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. EXIM is an independent, self-sustaining Executive Branch agency with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services.

The International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Department of Commerce manages Export.gov to assist U.S. businesses plan their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.

SOURCE: Export.gov