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245 0 _aBuilding an import/export business
250 _a3ยช ed
260 _a
_bWiley,
_c2002
300 _axvi + 300 p. ; 23 cm
505 _aJumping into the Water: Simple Scenarios.
_rIs This Business for You?--
_rSetting up Your Business.--
_rBeginning with a Buyer.--
_rChoosing Products and Suppliers.--
_rMarketing in the United States and Abroad.--
_rMoney Matters.--
_rPacking, Shipping, and Insurance.--
_rOf, Those Lovely Documents.--
_rRegulation of Foreign Trade.--
_rNAFTA, GATT, and Other Trade Pacts.--
_rSources of Information and Help.--
_rAppendix A: Sample Market Study Outline.--
_rAppendix B: Guidelines for Business Planning and a Loan Proposal Checklist.--
_rAppendix C: Possible Sources of Financing for Your Business.--
_rAppendix D: Sample Supply Agreements.--
_rAppendix E: Export Assistance Center Directory.--
_rAppendix F: U.S. Customs National Import Specialists.--
_rIndex.--
520 _a'Essential reading for anyone concerned with importing and exporting.' -International Small Business Journal Build your import /export business faster, stronger, and more profitably Give your budding import/export business a big boost and keep it going strong with expert advice and proven solutions from one of the foremost authorities in the field. In Building an Import/Export Business, Third Edition, renowned entrepreneur, international trade consultant, and lecturer Kenneth Weiss brings you completely up-to-date guidance on every aspect of conceiving, launching, and operating a successful import/export business. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide is packed with the very latest information on government regulations, tax laws, customs requirements, and shipping procedures. What's more, it features proven strategies for using the Internet to reduce costs, gain a marketing edge, establish sales and information resources, and develop a targeted customer base. You'll also learn how to: Choose a winning product line Target a profitable market Prepare a powerful business plan Cope with rising security concerns Make foreign currency transactions with confidence Take advantage of GATT, WTO, NAFTA, and other trade pacts
590 _bIncludes bibliographical references and index. ;
630 _aHF COMMERCE
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650 _aTrading companies
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650 0 _aExport marketing
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650 0 _aInternational trade
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700 _aWeiss, Kenneth D.
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856 _uhttp://books.google.com/books?id=zKujZdSvse4C&printsec=frontcover&dq=import/export+weiss&hl=es&ei=x6nqTMESiIziBsLchPkC&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false
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