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Authors: Entrepreneur Magazine, Entrepreneur, Lastentrepreneur Magazine
ISBN-13: 9780471110590, ISBN-10: 0471110590
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: July 1995
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Entrepreneur Magazine

ENTREPRENEUR Magazine is the banner publication of the Entrepreneur Magazine Group. It has the largest newsstand circulation of any business monthly and has a total ABC audited circulation of 410,000. The Entrepreneur Magazine Group also publishes Business Start-Ups and Entrepreneur in Mexico, as well as videos, audiocassettes, and software that deal with business start-up management.

Book Synopsis

From the source you trust most-everything you need to start up, grow, and prosper in international trade...

If you're excited by the opportunities you see in international trade but nervous about facing a world of problems you don't understand, you've come to the right place. In Starting an Import/Export Business, the experts at Entrepreneur Magazine help you break into this fast-growing field and thrive. You'll find the whole story on the import/export business in this easy-to-use guide—clear concise information that demystifies the foreign trade process and explains precisely what clients expect from import/export services.

In addition to all the basics you need to start your own business, this book is loaded with helpful statistics on international trade with 17 countries, sample documents, and resource listings. You'll learn about trade regulations, how to deal with customs services, and the best ways to protect trademarks and copyrights. You'll discover the best places to go for working capital, how to attract clients, and when to hire consultants.

You'll also learn how to:
* Price goods and services and calculate exchange rates.
* Choose the best payment method for each transaction.
* Cope with international legal issues.
* Manage your company's finances.
* Market your services both at home and abroad.
* Hook up with import and export distribution systems.

There's never been a better time to launch yourself into the exciting world of international trade, and Starting an Import/Expert business is the ideal book to get you going.

ENTREPRENEUR Magazine is the banner publication of the EntrepreneurMagazine Group. It has the largest newsstand circulation of any business monthly and has a total ABC audited circulation of 385,000. The Entrepreneur Magazine Group also publishes Business Start-Ups and Entrepreneur in Mexico, as well as videos, audiocassettes, and software that deal with business start-up management.

Also available from the Entrepreneur Magazine library: Making Money With Your Personal Computer, The Entrepreneur Magazine Small Business Advisor.

Table of Contents

Introduction1
Ch. 1Understanding the World Market3
Ch. 2Forming Your Import/Export Service27
Ch. 3Understanding Import/Export Regulations69
Ch. 4Setting Up Your Import/Export Office88
Ch. 5Managing Your Finances115
Ch. 6Maintaining Records137
Ch. 7Marketing Your Import/Export Service175
Ch. 8Managing Your Own Import/Export Service202
Appendix A Import/Export Business Resources: Government Agencies221
Appendix B U.S. Customs Regions and Districts223
Appendix C U.S. Ports of Entry227
Appendix D Import/Export Trade Associations233
Appendix E Import/Export Trade Publications235
Glossary of Key International Trade and Business Terms237
Index245

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