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Building an Import / Export Business Paperback – January 23, 2018

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This bestselling, up-to-date guide shows you how to start your own import/export business, from researching a raw idea to a successful launch to ongoing, profitable business operations. Complete with real-life examples from importers and exporters, it helps you every step of the way, from targeting a market and preparing a business plan to dealing with foreign currencies, shipping procedures, customs requirements, and more. It also shares tips to help you take advantage of NAFTA and other trade pacts, plus online resources to help you start and grow your business.
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The bestselling, up-to-date guide for starting your own import/export business

Do you dream of traveling to exotic places to buy or sell your lines of merchandise? Building an Import/Export Business shows you how to start your own business, from researching a raw idea to a successful launch to ongoing, profitable business operations. Author Kenneth Weiss objectively and accurately describes the difficulties and rewards of this kind of business.

This practical resource discusses new security procedures put into place since September 11, 2001, and predicts the response to problems with goods from China in mid-2007. Topics include:

  • Information on targeting a market, preparing a business plan, managing finances, dealing with foreign currencies, marketing, and more
  • Details of shipping procedures, customs requirements, and other government regulations
  • Samples of commercial, banking, transportation insurance, and government-mandated documents
  • Tips to help you take advantage of NAFTA, CAFTA, and other trade pacts
  • Real-life examples from importers and exporters
  • Online resources to help you start and grow your business

Whether you want to participate in the global marketplace or fine-tune an established import/export business, this book helps you every step of the way.

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The bestselling, up-to-date guide for starting your own import/export business

Do you dream of traveling to exotic places to buy or sell your lines of merchandise? Building an Import/Export Business shows you how to start your own business, from researching a raw idea to a successful launch to ongoing, profitable business operations. Author Kenneth Weiss objectively and accurately describes the difficulties and rewards of this kind of business.

This practical resource discusses new security procedures put into place since September 11, 2001, and predicts the response to problems with goods from China in mid-2007. Topics include:

  • Information on targeting a market, preparing a business plan, managing finances, dealing with foreign currencies, marketing, and more
  • Details of shipping procedures, customs requirements, and other government regulations
  • Samples of commercial, banking, transportation insurance, and government-mandated documents
  • Tips to help you take advantage of NAFTA, CAFTA, and other trade pacts
  • Real-life examples from importers and exporters
  • Online resources to help you start and grow your business

Whether you want to participate in the global marketplace or fine-tune an established import/export business, this book helps you every step of the way.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0470120479
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 4th edition (January 23, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780470120477
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470120477
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.73 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 132 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars to read a book written by someone who actually has vast experience and knowledge of his subject area and who is able to translat
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2014
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What a difference it makes, to read a book written by someone who actually has vast experience and knowledge of his subject area and who is able to translate that knowledge onto paper using an easy to read style for others to read. I've tried a few books on this topic, and its easy to spot the waffle. This book is a gem, which also offers web links to very useful information one will need, its an excellent must read for anyone interested in building up and import/export business. A highly recommended read!
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Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written guide packed with easy to understand information
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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A very detailed and useful guide packed with additional resources for further study. Highly recommend!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Some good information
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2009
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Some good information in this book. It was a little outdated, but I understand that this business is very fluid and canges all the time. Most of the business information was common-sense, practical stuff. I wish the authors had given more concrete examples of what to expect when you actually start exposting and importing goods, and which countries to avoid, and for what reason, etc.

Still a good book with basic information that is useful to someone trying to get into export-import.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading if you hope to venture into the world of Import-Export!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2013
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This book is written in a way that makes it very easy to read. It is jam-packed with information, and all placed in a sensible context. The author illustrates every point with examples from either his own experience, or those of others. Worth the price!
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Hadi Salah
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent and easy to read.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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Excellent book for any one who want to start import export business and dosent know how and what and where and whome. It's help me a lot and it mad the picture of import/export clear for me.
but some links not working need update.
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LazKafa
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2017
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Fun and easy import/export starter book with good references for starters and things to think about.
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Charles R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for people with just a bit of knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2011
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This book is easy to follow, well written and actually fun to read (if you are reading it, you probably find this interesting). I look forward to getting a business started soon. The people's comments about needing an update is correct. Some of the url's are out of date.
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Son Nguyen
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2013
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I am planning to open import business in US and still confused a lot of step. But this book help me to explain so many issue and idea for my business
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5.0 out of 5 stars Value for money is 100%
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2019
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I can buy it over and over
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chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good reading!
Reviewed in Brazil on October 22, 2015
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A lot of examples, source of information and ideas. Well recommended for whom wants to start this kind of business.
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Finn
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2017
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It's a good book to get started with
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