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How To Export Videos
This series will help you equip your small business to enter the world of exporting.

How to Export Videos

How To Export Videos

Each year, U.S. companies export well over 2 trillion dollars of goods and services. If you want your business to get in on the action, it’s important to figure out the best way to expand to new markets. The U.S. Commercial Service has developed this comprehensive video collection that will help your small business become better equipped to enter the exciting exporting world.

See also: Export Mechanics Training Video

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Get Ready to Export Video Set

Small, medium, and large businesses all have the amazing opportunity to expand internationally, however there are several steps that must be taken to ensure that your company is ready to export. Find out the first steps to take by watching this informative series on export planning:

 

The Export Process Overview

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Are You Export Ready

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My Export Plan

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Plan Your Market Entry Strategy Video Set 

After creating your export business plan, it is time to develop a market entry strategy, and the first step involves conducting some international market research. This next set of videos describes the process and will help you learn how to select markets and learn about U.S. export regulations and foreign import regulations:

 

Research the Global Market Place

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Selecting Initial Markets

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U.S. Export Regulations

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Foreign Import Regulations

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Get Export Counseling

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Find Foreign Buyers Video Set

Finding buyers doesn’t always come easy for small U.S. businesses looking to export to foreign markets. The third set of videos in the Exporting Basics series will help your business find buyers and land international sales: 

 

Sales Channels

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Find Foreign Buyers Part 1: Customized Services

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Find Foreign Buyers Part 2: Trade Shows

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Find Foreign Buyers Part 3: Trade Missions

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Find Foreign Buyers Part 4: E-Commerce

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Business Travel Abroad

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Get Paid and Finance Your Export Transactions Video Set

The U.S. Commercial Service offers two helpful videos that are all about getting paid. Watch the exporting videos for information on the many payment methods and financing options available to U.S. companies beginning to export.  

 

Methods of Payment

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Export Financing

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Make the Export Sale Video Set

The fifth set in the Export Basics video series tells you what you need to know about making the export sale and getting your product into overseas markets.

 

Preparing Your Product for Export

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Shipping Basics

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Pricing and Quotations

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Export Documentation

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Managing Challenges Video Set

Exporting can be rewarding and challenging. Learn how to enhance your chances of success by managing your challenges, navigating any trade barriers, and knowing where to find help. Also, diversify your sales by exploring foreign government procurement opportunities. Start by watching the sixth set in the Exporting Basics video series.

 

Protecting Your IP Abroad

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Due Diligence on Markets and Partners

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Bridging Trade Barriers

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Foreign Government Procurement

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