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Export financing available for US small businesses - http://www.shippingdigest.com

Posted by TimJustus under Global
From http://www.shippingdigest.com 5771 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 12, 2008 3:55 pm

Small-business exporters may face a problem in obtaining money from their lenders to buy or produce the goods or services to fulfill an export contract. They may not have the collateral to obtain sufficient working capital loans from their banks, particularly in times of tightened credit. Enter the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the g Read More

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Building Global Bonds One Customer at a Time

Posted by JohnH under Global
From http://www.smallbiztrends.com 5780 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 1, 2008 9:53 pm

The relationship between you and your overseas customer shouldn't end when a sale is made. If anything, it requires more attention. Once you've completed the initial export transaction, you must expect to provide a broad spectrum of “complimentary” services in order to encourage repeat business. In this article we'll talk about the kind of f Read More

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Looking Up: Export Opportunities for Small Businesses

Posted by macromax under Global
From http://www.kiplinger.com 5823 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 21, 2008 4:17 pm

Selling overseas isn't just for the big boys. The weak dollar -- boosting exports and growing demand for an increasing variety of products -- makes this an ideal time for small businesses to join the party. The U.S. Department of Commerce is eager to play matchmaker, helping to find and screen potential overseas partners and customers. Its Gol Read More