Getting Started
Are You Ready to Import and Export?
This article helps to determine whether you are ready to import and export.
Establish Your Import/Export Dream Team
In officially setting up your import/export business, here are the experts you need on your dream team.
How to Position Your Business for Global Success
Here are ten ways to position your business for global success.
14 Incentives For Importing/Exporting
Find out 14 incentives (benefits) for importing/exporting!
Leading With a Global Mindset
How to develop the necessary skills and behaviors for import/export success.
Service Exports: A Dynamic Export Option
As you take your business global, you'll find that keeping ahead of the competition takes more than just getting your product into export markets. You'll find that you need to cultivate the additional strength of exporting superior services. In this article we discuss exporting a service and how it differs from exporting a product.
How To Start An Import/Export Business (Part 1 of 2)
Find out what is required to start a profitable import/export business.
How to Develop an Import/Export Business Plan
This article defines what an import/export business plan is and how to develop one that allows you to measure results.
How to Find Importing and Exporting Success
How do you know when you are ready to expand your business internationally? This article answers that question and provides five tips for importing and exporting success.
Technology Helps Business Go Global
The use of technology makes finding opportunities in the world marketplace a breeze for small business owners and executives who might like the idea of going global. Here's how.
How to Develop An Export Marketing Plan
Market research is a powerful tool for exploring and taking control of your global territory. It also enables you to develop an export marketing plan. Take it look at how it's done.
Choosing Your Form of Organization (Part 1 of 2)
How to decide which legal structure is best for your import/export business.
Choosing Your Form of Organization (Part 2 of 2)
How to decide which legal structure is best for your import/export business. We examine the differences between a partnership, corporation, subschapter S and limited liability company (LLC).
Scripting Your Communication to the Manufacturer: Import-Export Business
This article guides you on how to script a communication to find a manufacturer for an import or export product.
Growing a Global Business: Getting Started
This interview with Laurel Delaney (Part 1 of 2) explains how to get in the global game and, once you're there, how to use social networking tools to grow your business global.
Everything You Need to Know About Starting an Import & Export Business
Get help mapping out your import and export journey as well as navigating corporate, legal and financial issues. We also provide answers to the questions that importers and exporters ask most often: Why should I import and export? How will I find a product? How will I find a manufacturer? Do I need an import or export plan? Is a contractual...
10 Insanely Great Websites to Help You Build an Import/Export Business
Websites to visit to build and grow your import/export business.
Exporting Essentials
Ready to export? Where do you start? This article offers a 10-step action plan.
Global Trademarks: A Start Up Guide to Global Trademarks
This article addresses what a trademark is, how to select a trademark, how to establish rights to a trademark and where to turn for additional help.
Exporting Resources You May Not Know About
Here are three fabulous resources you might not know about that will help you understand trade regulations, access market intelligence and find money for market development.
Launching Your Start-Up Globally
This interview was conducted by GrowBiz Media with me, Laurel Delaney in July 2012. I spoke with GrowBiz Media about launching a start-up globally since anyone in the world who has an Internet connection can access a website.
How to Determine If a Foreign Company is Legit
How do you determine if a foreign company is legitimate? Here are seven ways to find out.
Import/Export Success: First, Get a Companywide Commitment
Success in importing and exporting is directly related to a companywide commitment. Find out why here.