by J.F. (Jim) Straw “I’d like to call upon your expertise and years of experience … I have come across a manufacturer in China that manufactures a product that would appeal to the market here in the U.S. — Therefore, I contacted the mfr. and expressed my interest to be an agent for them in … Read more
by J.F. (Jim) Straw To begin with … Multi-Level Distribution Is As Old As Business Itself! If it weren’t for the Multi-Level Distribution of products throughout the world and across this nation, you would have to travel to Battle Creek to get a box of breakfast cereal … to Switzerland to buy a fine wristwatch … Read more
by J.F. (Jim) Straw Importing as a small business has long been shrouded in the mysteries of International intrigue. While, in actuality, importing is just about as mysterious as buying from the “Sears” catalog. The fantasies surrounding the import business have been passed down generation after generation. — As a matter of fact, I would … Read more
by J.F. (Jim) Straw Let me tell you a true story … Some years ago, a very dear friend of mine (retired; living on Social Security) came to see me. He had with him a mailorder “drop ship dealer” program he wanted to get involved with and wanted to use some of my mailing list. … Read more
How To Start and Operate an Import – Export Business: Make Your Fortune in International TradeTo download, right click mouse on link above and save. To read online, left click mouse on link above. Requires Adobe® Reader® (available free)CONTENTS: Increase Your Income through International Trade by J. Stephen Pope EXPORTING – The Fastest Way To … Read more
by J.F. (Jim) Straw Believe it or don’t, I just flunked another test for “entrepreneurial” traits! From my test score, it appears I am probably better adapted to washing dishes than running a business. Then again, according to the governing laws of aerodynamics, Bumble Bees can’t fly either. Let me tell you a TRUE STORY … Read more