The U.S. Commerce Department assists firms seeking to export products and services. District offices are located in major cities throughout the United States and serve as the first point of contact for export assistance. Each district office maintains commercial reference materials, including market information and trade leads from overseas. The following is a list of Commerce assistance available for the interested exporter. Nine basic questions are researcher and answered about the probability for success and the best marketing approach for the product identified.
Activities can include press receptions, mailings, catering, speakers,and printing.
A monthly illustrated publication of goods and services that is distributed to 110,000 foreign importers world-wise. Trade or Catalogue Shows and Missions-provide contact with overseas buyers through participation in trade events and commercial programs. In exporting there is no substitute for experience. The following provides a list of 10 of the most common pitfalls or mistakes that should serve as a warning to new exporters to exercise special caution. Not obtaining qualified export counselling.