Tatiana Bertolo, Office of Small Business Currently, there are hundreds of online marketing tools out there and some of these tools are free to help get small businesses off the ground within minutes. At times, finding the right marketing tool for your business can be an overwhelming task because of the range of options, especially
Tatiana Bertolo, Office of Small Business Developing a market research plan to expand your business internationally is never an easy task. Many companies hire an International Marketing Manager or they hire outside consultants to help them access whether their product or service would succeed in the global market. However, many U.S. small to medium-sized businesses
Elizabeth Thomas, Business Development Specialist, Office of Small Business The week of September 5th 2016 Apple Computer introduced the iPhone7. The year before they sold more iPhones in China than in the U.S. and the company’s revenue was $231 billion. Yet in 1976, they were just two guys in a garage. The Export-Import Bank of
Both CBP and the importing/exporting community have a shared responsibility to maximize compliance with laws and regulations. In carrying out this task, CBP encourages importers/exporters to become familiar with applicable laws and regulations. The information on this page promotes the understanding of this responsibility, as there may be specific requirements related to a particular commodity, such
By Carlos A. Somoza, JD., LLM., If you are an exporter of U.S.-made products, you may want to consider forming an Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) to save on future tax bills. An IC-DISC is a corporation organized under U.S. law that has made an election to be taxed
By Marcela Arbelaez Arango, The highest calling of a translation agency is being asked to translate foreign-language legal documents. The highly refined and specialized use of terminology in the U.S. legal system requires that legal translations must be meticulous. Given that most translators are not practicing attorneys, it could be considered malpractice for a translation
By Marcela Arbelaez Arango, Ambitious brands transform the way their content is created and consumed around the world. Most countries have been developing a very ambitious export plan to compete globally and be part of the movers and shakers at international level. As an entrepreneur big or small, it is also important to keep in
January 26 2017 Can you answer the following questions? What are your legal responsibilities for the accuracy of the Electronic Export Information (EEI) even if you use a freight forwarder? How do export regulations affect your business? Are you familiar with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and how do you report your export information? Do
The Florida District Export Council provides leadership and international trade expertise to complement the U.S. Commercial Service’s export promotion efforts. We represent the interests of the U.S. exporting community and provide business counseling on the export process, trade education through seminars and events and community outreach to encourage Florida firms to export. We follow a
EXPORT UNIVERSITY is designed for new to export firms looking to increase their competitiveness in the world of international trade. Course goals include: Evaluating export readiness Developing an export marketing plan Understanding the basics about U.S. export regulations International logistics How to ensure you get paid. You will also hear from a panel of exporters
South Florida District Export Council
