Exporting Can Make You Rich -- If You're Small
by Tyler G. Hicks
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, the government's encourager of
exporting, reports that 97% of exporters in the United States are small or
medium-size firms. And these firms export more than $100 billion a year!
Further:
- Export firms growing the fastest today have fewer than 20
employees on their payroll.
- Yet small exporters are less than 1% of the small
businesses in the U.S. With know-how, the number could
grow fast. And you could be one of the fast growers!
YOUR CHANCES OF EARNING BIG MONEY in exporting are greater
if you're small, trying to grow big. To succeed in exporting, take these easy,
quick steps, starting now:
- Get reliable, and accurate, information about exporting.
See the sources listed below to get what you need to know to
succeed. You can get lots of free help from them.
- Don't be afraid to export. Most importers overseas speak
English; a Freight Forwarder will handle the shipping for you;
your bank will give you expert advice on getting paid and will
receive your payments at little cost to you.
- Know what you want to export. It's best for you to start
with just one product, focus on it and ship it quickly to your
customers. As your business expands you can add more
products to your export list and build your business faster.
- Become an expert on the products you export. Your
overseas customers will recommend you to other importers
when they see you're knowledgeable and ready to help.
- Treat your customers well and your business will expand
faster than you ever thought possible! Why? Because ALL customers
appreciate being treated fairly and will buy more!
HELPFUL SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR ALL YOUR EXPORTS
can come from these organizations:
- U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade Information Centre, Washington DC
1-800-USA-TRADE
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
TradeRoots Forums
www.traderoots.org
- SBA (Small Business
Administration);call
1-800-U-ASK-SBA
- Export-Import Bank
Washington DC
1-800-565-EXIM
GET USEFUL INFO FROM THESE SOURCES and your business will
grow! Become one of the many small firms building riches in exporting.
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