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Whether you're exporting
or importing products, there's a veritable maze of resources
and regulations of which you should be aware. Use these
Websites to help you find your way when doing business
abroad.
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If you have a product you believe
has a market overseas, then this U.S. government portal
of information about trade leads, financing, and practices
should be your first stop on the Web. Make sure you
visit the Export Library, which has dozens of links
to other trade resources.
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If you export your products
or services oversees, then the U.S. Ex-Im Bank may be
able to guarantee a working capital loan for you. Check
out the "New and Small Business Center" for information
on guarantees, export credit insurance, and Ex-Im Bank
activity by state.
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When traveling abroad on a
business trip, knowing the local professional etiquette
can make the difference between success and failure.
Check out this Website's primers on local customs
in over 30 of the U.S.'s top trading partner nations.
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Bootstrapping is great, but
in time most firms need an injection of capital to
grow. Use these resources to identify, research, and
contact the deep pockets that can make it happen.
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When a hot international opportunity
puts you on the next Concorde, be sure to check exchange
rates on OANDA first, so you'll know whether it's cheaper
to use the Euro or your AmEx card. Then sign up for
OANDA's free FXMail for daily updates on particular
currencies.
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PRO-Net is a free
service for government contracting officers that allows
them to search a database of profiles of more than 195,000
qualified small, disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned
businesses. Why not register online and add your business
to the mix?
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