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The following publications are a selected listing of useful guides, to help exporters seek the information they need. They are reference sources that offer pertinent information for businesses wishing to export overseas. They may also lead to other sources of assistance.
Export Programs Guide: A Business Guide to Federal Export Assistance
This small, well-organized guide includes basic information about federal government programs that can help U.S. companies export. It is available at Export Assistance Centers and at 800-USA-TRADE
A Basic Guide to Exporting
This valuable export assistance guide includes information on export strategies, market research, methods of exporting and distribution, pricing, quotations and terms, regulations, documentation and methods of payment. It is available at the U.S. Department of Commerce at (415) 705-2301
U.S. Global Trade Outlook 1995-2000
This publication provides information about industrialized countries, emerging markets and industry sectors and export opportunities in the promising industry sectors. It also contains economic and trade data for many countries. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office. To order by phone, call (202) 512-1800
Services: The Export of the 21st Century
This guidebook for U.S. Service Exporters is a one-stop source for Americans who wish to break into the profitable and challenging international market for professional services. It includes information about market research, marketing, trade barriers, export financing and service industry analyses. It is available from the Northern California Export Council. For more information or to order, please call (415) 433-9084 or email ncaldec@ix.netcom.com
International Business Directory
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce's publication, the International Business Directory 1999-2000, is 384 pages and lists contact information of over 2600 companies. It is a comprehensive collection of information on international trade and its relationship with the Bay Area economy. It includes detailed information on the cities in the Bay Area, comprehensive articles about the transportation and distribution networks in the area, organizations that promote international commerce, resources that facilitate international business, descriptions of key industries and a 200-page index of all the companies and organizations involved in the publication. To order, call 415-352-8888 or visit www.sfchamber.com
World Trade Magazine: Resource Guide
More than 2000 listings across the nation for trade finance, transportation & logistics, trade services, insurance and risk management, government and location related contacts. To order, call (800) 783-4903 or visit www.world trademag.com
WORLD TRADE PRESS
World Trade Press publishes 60 reference books and electronic products for international trade. Some are listed below. For a free catalog and other inquiries, call (415) 454-9934, fax (415) 453-7930, or email WorldPress@aol.com. To order, call (800) 833-8586.
Dictionary of International Trade, 4th Edition
This is the world's best selling dictionary on trade. In addition to the A--Z dictionary containing definitions of international trade, economic, banking, legal & shipping terms, it contains 13 appendices including illustrated guides to Incoterms 2000, air freight containers, ocean freight containers, and letters of credit.
The Global Road Warrior
This 85-country handbook for the international traveler is a compact worldwide reference resource containing pragmatic travel and business information critical to daily survival and success while "on the road."
World Trade Almanac
This is a reference encyclopedia for international business people in need of detailed information about the world's trading nations. It contains 846 pages of economic, marketing, trade, cultural, legal and travel surveys for the world's top 100 countries.