"Essential reading for anyone concerned with importing and exporting."

—International Small Business Journal

Build your import /export business faster, stronger, and more profitably

Give your budding import/export business a big boost and keep it going strong with expert advice and proven solutions from one of the foremost authorities in the field. In Building an Import/Export Business, Third Edition, renowned entrepreneur, international trade consultant, and lecturer Kenneth Weiss brings you completely up-to-date guidance on every aspect of conceiving, launching, and operating a successful import/export business.

This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide is packed with the very latest information on government regulations, tax laws, customs requirements, and shipping procedures. What&#146;s more, it features proven strategies for using the Internet to reduce costs, gain a marketing edge, establish sales and information resources, and develop a targeted customer base. You&#146;ll also learn how to: <UL> <LI>Choose a winning product line</LI> <LI>Target a profitable market</LI> <LI>Prepare a powerful business plan</LI> <LI>Cope with rising security concerns</LI> <LI>Make foreign currency transactions with confidence</LI> <LI>Take advantage of GATT, WTO, NAFTA, and other trade pacts</LI></UL>