This module was created in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service and is the sixth chapter of the book A Basic Guide to Exporting. In this module, we will cover: U.S. Commercial Service programs to help you find buyers; Department of Commerce agencies to assist you with your exporting needs; state and local government assistance. A case study on the business SCIFIT Systems Incorporated is also included.

This module was created in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service and is the fifth chapter of the book A Basic Guide to Exporting. In this module, we will cover: Finding the best approach to exporting your company; different techniques when exporting; separating international from domestic business; finding overseas partners, agents and distributors. A case study on the business LightStream Technologies is also included.

This module was created in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service and is the fourth chapter of the book A Basic Guide to Exporting. In this module, we will cover the following topics: U.S. Commercial Service assistance; other government agency assistance; and assistance from chambers of commerce.

This module was created in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service and is the third chapter of the book A Basic Guide to Exporting. In this module, we will cover: How to formulate a marketing strategy; researching foreign markets; researching the market through government agencies; researching the market through development agencies; and researching the market by region. A case study on the company Vellus Products is also included.

This module was created in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service and is the second chapter of the book A Basic Guide to Exporting. In this module, we will cover: How to assess if and when your company is ready to export; how exporting will affect your company; questions to ask before exporting; and how to create an export plan. A case study on the company Mykytyn Enterprises Incorporated is also included.

This module was created in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service and is the first chapter of the book A Basic Guide to Exporting. In this module, we will cover: Why you should sell globally; agencies that specialize in helping small to medium-sized businesses export successfully; old assumptions about exporting that may not be accurate; and how to transform yourself and your business through exporting. A case study on the company Domes International is also included.