From the US Department of Commerce, the definitive guide on exporting—including sources of free or low-cost counseling and US government support. For more than seventy years, A Basic Guide to Exporting has given companies the information they need to establish and grow their business in international markets. Whether you're new to exporting or just want to learn the latest ideas and techniques, the completely rewritten, revised, and updated 11th Edition will give you the nuts-and-bolts information you need. Here are just some of the topics covered: How to identify markets for your company’s products How to create an export plan How to finance your export transactions How to best handle orders and shipments How to get free or low-cost export counseling In addition, this book also includes real-life success stories from companies, sample forms and letters, and details on how to get free or low-cost US government export support.

Here is practical advice for anyone who wants to build their business by selling overseas. The International Trade Administration covers key topics such as marketing, legal issues, customs, and more. With real-life examples and a full index, A Basic Guide to Exporting provides expert advice and practical solutions to meet all of your exporting needs.

Originally published in 1985 this book looks at the way in which some businesses in high technology manufacturing industry have organised their structures and processes in order to manage product innovation effectively. Including detailed case studies of both British and American companies, the book gives examples of both effective and less effective practices. The author puts forward a general framework of good practice for the benefit of both practitioners and business studies students.

A comprehensive overview on how to export. Whether the firm is new to exporting or in need of a refresher on the latest ideas and techniques, this guide provides the nuts-and-bolts needed to meet the challenges of the world economy. It also includes numerous real-life examples that illustrate the principles of exporting, samples of forms needed to export, and information on how to obtain guidance and counseling offered by the federal government through its domestic network of more than 100 Export Assistance Centers, and through commercial counselors located in U.S. embassies abroad.

This book discusses financing and documenting joint ventures and early-stage strategic partnerships; devising workable nondisclosure agreements and managing an intellectual property portfolio.