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Exporting & Importing

Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit are taking their businesses global. SBA provides counseling, training and financing to support small business export opportunities.

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    Export Matchmaker Conference

    Get the information you need about the 2012 Export Matchmaker Trade Fair & Conference located in St. Louis, Missouri.

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    Export Video Contest

    Check out the winners for SBA and Visa's "My U.S. Export Story" video contest. These videos tell the stories of small business success in exporting.

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    Export Express Program Lenders

    This list contains lenders, divided state, with approved SBA Export Express loan guarantees for the 2011 fiscal year.

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    A World of Opportunity

    96% of the world consumers reside outside the U.S. Where will your next customer come from? Find out SBA works to help small businesses start or expand export operations.

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    Export Business Planner

    The Export Business Planner is a free, customizable tool for small business owners who are exploring exporting.

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    Exporting/Importing Specific Products

    Many exported and imported products are regulated by federal agencies. Find out if you need specific licenses, permits or paperwork to export or import your products.

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    Importing Goods

    Strict rules and regulations govern importing. Use these assistance programs and online data to help you through the importing process.

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    International Trade Loan

    Learn about SBA's export financing options for your export transactions.

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    Trade Agreements

    What are trade agreements? How do you report a trade barrier? Get the information you need here.

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    Explore Exporting

    Doing business internationally may seem overwhelming at first. But a number of government programs that offer training and financial assistance to small businesses can help.

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    6 Steps to Begin Exporting

    Interested in exporting? Start with these six steps.

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    Financing Your Small Business Exports

    Learn about the government's loans, insurance and grant programs to help you become an exporter or expand your exporting business.

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    SBA Export Express

    Find out about SBA's Export Express and how can it benefit your small business.

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    Export Working Capital Program

    If your small business lacks necessary export working capital to support export sales? This SBA program can help.

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