The do's and taboos of international trade : a small business primer

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The do's and taboos of international trade : a small business primer

Roger E. Axtell ; foreword by Tommy G. Thompson

J. Wiley, c1994

Rev. ed

  • : pbk

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Includes index

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Description

"By far, the best book for entrepreneurs . the bible for those taking their show on the road. May be the best investment a small firm with international aspirations can make." --Entrepreneur Magazine "Any company, small or large, wishing to cash in on international trade could benefit from this well-written, informative book." --The Kansas City Times GATT, NAFTA, EEC--this alphabet soup of the nineties spells a bright future for companies bold enough to plunge into international waters. And this fully revised and updated edition of the ultimate practical export guide shows how businesses of any size can cash in on these great new opportunities. Internationally recognized trade expert Roger E. Axtell provides all the information you need to start, develop, and sustain a thriving export business, including the ins and outs of international distribution, pricing, language barriers, customs, and protocols. Under Axtell's guidance, you will learn how to: Take advantage of government and private support services for exporters Avoid the most common mistakes in exporting Motivate overseas distributors and agents Price, ship, and protect your products Communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings

Table of Contents

The Setting. How and Where to Start. Additional Help. Planning the First Trip. The First Handshake. The Law and Exporting. Pricing. Export Financing and Payments. Shipping. Managing and Motivating the Distributor. Communication. Dealing with the Japanese Mystique. Countertrade. Resources. Glossary of Selected Common International Terms. Index.

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  • NCID
    BA23177308
  • ISBN
    • 0471007609
  • LCCN
    94008586
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 312 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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