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By (author) The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc.; By (author) Rich, Jason R.

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Importing and exporting are trillion-dollar industries—but that doesn’t mean they’re just for big business. In fact, small businesses make up about 96 percent of this field. Get your share of an ever-expanding economy with the essential advice in this top-selling guide.

Start a Business—We’ll Show You How. Entrepreneur magazine’s Startup series presents everything you need to know about starting and running more than 55 of today’s hottest businesses.As a successful import/export agent, you can net a healthy six-figure income by matching buyers and sellers from around the globe, right from your own home. This book is loaded with valuable insights and practical advice for tapping into highly lucrative global markets. You’ll learn every aspect of the startup process, including:Choosing the most profitable goods to buy and sellSetting up and maintaining a trade routeUsing the internet to simplify your transactionsHow the government can help you find products and customersEssential trade law information to keep your business in complianceHow to choose a customs brokerThe latest government policiesProven methods for finding contacts in the United States and abroadPlus, you”ll gain the tricks of the trade from successful importers/exporters and hundreds of valuable resources help you become a player in the lucrative world of international exchange.

Table of contents
Chapter 1: Trading Around the GlobeChapter 2: Import/Export 101Chapter 3: Keeping Tabs on Politics and the Global EconomyChapter 4: Tricks of the Trade for StartupsChapter 5: Daily OperationsChapter 6: Rituals and Red TapeChapter 7: Market ResearchChapter 8: Trade Dollars and SenseChapter 9: Employees, Insurance, and Other Facts of LifeChapter 10: Tools of the TradeChapter 11: Advertising, Marketing, and DistributionChapter 12: Effectively Controlling Your FinancesChapter 13: Fair Winds or Foul SeasAppendix: Trade ResourcesGlossaryIndex

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For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur Media, Inc. has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.Jason R. Rich is the bestselling author of more than 40 books covering a wide range of topics, including computers, ecommerce, personal finance, career-related topics, and travel and entertainment. He also contributes regularly to major daily newspapers, including the New York Daily News, as well as national magazines and popular websites Jason R. Rich is the best-selling author of more than 40 books covering a wide range of topics, including computers and ecommerce. He also contributes regularly to major daily newspapers, including the New York Daily News, as well as national magazines and popular websites.

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Start a Business—We’ll Show You How. Entrepreneur magazine’s Startup series presents everything you need to know about starting and running more than 55 of today’s hottest businesses.