Before you get on a plane and start spending serious money, it’s important to understand the export process. Fortunately, there are some great free training resources.
Export Events held in our region can provide great information on how to develop international business.
Export Webinars are a free resource we offer to help you learn the basics of successful exporting. They cover a range of practical business topics that you can study rapidly and on-demand. You can also test what you have learned by using the site’s quizzes and examinations.
The Exporter’s Resource Database (also hosted on the Export-U website) offers a free online library of over 200 trade publications, plus a ton of useful reference materials.
The Basic Guide to Exporting is an excellent and free publication from the U.S. Department of Commerce. This “Guide” is in fact a complete 239 page PDF book packed with tons of excellent information.
Trade Articles introduce dozens of key export topics including export basics, finance & insurance, international travel, international trading partners, market research, regulations and compliance, and shipping & logistics.
Glossary of Export Terms can help you navigate the unique terminology that is used to conduct international business.