Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # EXPORTING: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably The definitive guide to selling abroad profitably ## Posts - [Laurel's Export Blog](https://exportingguide.com/laurel-delaney-export-blog/) - There are more than 7.5 billion potential customers in the world looking for your product or service. Are you ready to serve them? - [Laurel Delaney's Twelve Basic Truths to Achieving Export Success](https://exportingguide.com/laurel-delaneys-twelve-basic-truths-to-achieving-export-success/) - I am introducing you to my twelve basic truths to achieving export success. Each one represents the culmination of the learnings and insights in Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably. There are many more, but I have found that by paying attention to these twelve, you are pretty close to export nirvana. Develop - [Early Movers Build Advantages Using AI](https://exportingguide.com/early-movers-build-advantages-using-ai/) - Every week, there's a new update or capability that makes a more compelling case for shoppers to use AI as their default shopping channel. The reason for this is because AI search is transforming how consumers discover and purchase products online – and the behavioral data is now clear enough to act on. But for - [Empowering SME Exporters With AI](https://exportingguide.com/empowering-sme-exporters-with-ai/) - You're already stretched thin with your global business. Between managing orders, chasing payments, and navigating shipping delays, adding "learn AI" to your list sounds like one more thing you don't have time for. But here's the reality: your competitors worldwide are quietly using AI to do in minutes what used to take days. And most - [Safeguarding Your Needs and Protecting Your Limits As You Grow Your Global Business](https://exportingguide.com/safeguarding-your-needs-and-protecting-your-limits-as-you-grow-your-global-business/) - We set boundaries when we decide on and communicate our personal and professional limits. To help people enforce their limits in healthy ways, some therapists direct them to books. These five titles offer insights and tools for safeguarding your needs, especially as you grow your global business. ‘Set Boundaries, Find Peace’ by Nedra Glover Tawwab - [What You Should Know About Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court's IEEPA Tariff Decision](https://exportingguide.com/what-you-should-know-about-managing-the-aftermath-of-the-supreme-courts-ieepa-tariff-decision/) - From the law firm Foley & Lardner: Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the IEEPA tariffs, attention is now shifting from whether the tariffs were lawful to how companies can actually recover the billions of dollars at stake. As discussed in their Part I of this eight-part series, the refund process will likely be - [New Uncertainty in Global Trade](https://exportingguide.com/new-uncertainty-in-global-trade/) - The Supreme Court's tariff ruling (2/20/26) is a major setback for President Trump, who lashed out at the justices who ruled against him, and raised questions about the trade deals his administration has struck with countries around the world. The ruling causes new uncertainty in global trade. Moreover, it undercuts the centerpiece of the president’s - [How a Richly Fulfilled Life Is Within All Of Us](https://exportingguide.com/how-a-richly-fulfilled-life-is-within-all-of-us/) - Many of you are aware that Good to Great author Jim Collins endorsed my Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably. Over the years, Jim and I have stayed in touch, and I'm super excited to hear he’ll soon be releasing a new book titled What To Make Of a Life. A couple of - [2026 Predictions and Insights, Including Global Trade Insights by Laurel Delaney](https://exportingguide.com/2026-predictions-and-insights-including-global-trade-insights-by-laurel-delaney/) - Rieva Lesonsky writes "2026 Predictions and Insights: How Small Businesses Will Build, Adapt, and Grow." She also includes a section I wrote titled, "Global Trade: Powering the New Global Economic Reality," which reads as follows. Global Trade: Powering the New Global Economic Reality What used to be pretty straightforward on how to take a business - [Let AI Be a Catalyst for Global Success](https://exportingguide.com/let-ai-be-a-catalyst-for-global-success/) - AI is not just a tool for overcoming the challenges of international expansion – it’s a catalyst for achieving faster, more efficient, and more successful global growth. It can streamline your international expansion by automating localization, enhancing customer experiences, and accelerating global market entry. From automating complex tasks to enhancing customer experiences, AI enables businesses - [How Your International Travel Plans Can Be Affected By the US Government Shutdown](https://exportingguide.com/how-your-international-travel-plans-can-be-affected-by-the-us-government-shutdown/) - If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations. The shutdown began Wednesday, 10/1/25 after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach a deal to continue funding government services and operations. That means a - [Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Is Withholding Release of Ineligible De Minimis Shipments (8/13/25)](https://exportingguide.com/automated-commercial-environment-ace-is-withholding-release-of-ineligible-de-minimis-shipments-8-13-25/) - Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg reports that ACE now is automatically withholding release of ineligible de minimis shipments. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports that on Aug. 12 [2025] it deployed an enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment that will withhold release of de minimis shipments that are ineligible for clearance because the $800 per person/per - [The Tariff-Resilience Index](https://exportingguide.com/the-tariff-resilience-index/) - The Wall Street Journal recently provided a listing of companies that are best able to handle high and changing tariffs. When the Drucker Institute began putting out its best-run companies list in 2017, it made sure that it included data on supply-chain management. The world, after all, was highly interconnected and risks such as weather - [Taxing Other Countries to Create a Global Trade War](https://exportingguide.com/taxing-other-countries-to-create-a-global-trade-war/) - President Trump ignited a global trade war on a gamble that taxing other countries would bring jobs and factories “roaring back” to the United States. Many business leaders are skeptical. A few are more unrealistically optimistic. Trump’s tariffs have upended supply chains, walloped businesses and focused the minds of corporate leaders on one question: Does - [Chaotic. Scary. Exciting.](https://exportingguide.com/chaotic-scary-exciting/) - Voters believe President Trump is overreaching with his aggressive efforts to expand executive power, and they have deep doubts about some of the signature pieces of his agenda, a New York Times/Siena College poll found. Voters weighed in by describing things as chaotic, scary and exciting by the majority. The president’s pursuit of widespread tariffs - [A Glimpse of the Subreddit Groups Buy Canadian and Buy American](https://exportingguide.com/a-glimpse-of-the-subreddit-groups-buy-canadian-and-buy-american/) - Reddit groups are becoming more and more popular. The online forum’s pseudonymity lets people vent, share information and find solace. Here are two subreddits concerning buy Canadian and buy American. Check them out to see what real people are saying. Buy Canadian (349K members since 2018) https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyCanadian/ Come on in and share your favorite hidden - [5 Key Reasons ChatGPT and Claude Stand Out as Top AI Platforms](https://exportingguide.com/5-key-reasons-chatgpt-and-claude-stand-out-as-top-ai-platforms/) - Looking to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance customer experience? Look no further. Two indispensable tools, Open AI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, stand out as top AI platforms for global business owners. Here's why. 1. Versatile automation of tasks Both ChatGPT and Claude excel in automating a wide range of business processes. From customer service - [TikTok: A Global Dream Is At Risk](https://exportingguide.com/tiktok-a-global-dream-is-at-risk/) - I read with interest the recent article, "TikTok Founder's Global Dream Is at Risk," published in the 1/11/25 edition of The Wall Street Journal. I agree with the author's perspective, as the Supreme Court weighs a ban on the video-sharing app. No one has more to lose than 41-year old Zhang Yiming, China's richest person - [Threats Galore by Trump on Tariffs, Trade Barriers and BRICS](https://exportingguide.com/threats-galore-by-trump-on-tariffs-trade-barriers-and-brics/) - https://exportingguide.com/threats-galore-by-trump-on-tariffs-trade-barriers-and-brics/ - [Make the World Your Customer Base: Ten Reasons to Go Global](https://exportingguide.com/make-the-world-your-customer-base-ten-reasons-to-go-global/) - Successful small business owners know how to master the transition from local to global. Why are so many jumping on the global bandwagon? Because it offers tremendous growth. Here are 10 reasons to prove it. 1. Increase sales and profitability Going global serves as a new source of revenue, yields greater returns on investments and Why are so many business owners jumping on the global bandwagon? Find out here. - [According to wegg® President Laurel Delaney, the World Is In Your Hands](https://exportingguide.com/according-to-wegg-president-laurel-delaney-the-world-is-in-your-hands/) - Learn about wegg®, what sets it apart, why you should export, and what will help more women export. Be inspired. - [10 Effective Ways to Leverage AI With a Global Business](https://exportingguide.com/10-effective-ways-to-leverage-ai-with-a-global-business/) - AI is changing the way we work and should be used as a tool to augment human capabilities rather than replace them entirely. Here are 10 effective ways to leverage AI with a global business. - [American Express 2024 Global Travel Trends Report](https://exportingguide.com/american-express-2024-global-travel-trends-report/) - When it comes to traveling, who doesn't want to know what's trending right now and why? This report uncovers the driving forces. - [Using AI Tools Can Help Shape Your Thinking](https://exportingguide.com/using-ai-tools-can-help-shape-your-thinking/) - One can't move fast enough to keep up with artificial intelligence (AI), but we can try. Here are some resources to check out. - [Resources for Product Creators and Global Traders](https://exportingguide.com/resources-for-product-creators-and-global-traders/) - Six (6) interesting resources for businesses operating in the global marketplace. Mainly for those who are sourcing and need help with product creation. - [Perplexity Shows What Is Possible](https://exportingguide.com/perplexity-shows-what-is-possible/) - Are you deceiving or stepping out on Google by using any other search engine? I rarely do but after reading Kevin Roose's article in the New York Times, I'm going to give Perplexity a try. Here's why. - [Rethink Old Growth Models and Ensure Globalization Works For All](https://exportingguide.com/rethink-old-growth-models-and-ensure-globalization-works-for-all/) - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Trade Organization Director-General, has called on leaders and policy-makers to rethink old growth models and ensure globalization works for all. - [May Your Holidays Be Merry and Bright!](https://exportingguide.com/may-your-holidays-be-merry-and-bright/) - Happy Holidays! - [What Will It Take to Win the Digital Cold War?](https://exportingguide.com/what-will-it-take-to-win-the-digital-cold-war/) - The United States and China are creating two separate spheres for technology, and artificial intelligence is on the front lines of this new “Digital Cold War.” Read on to learn more. - [AI Safety and Research Company Anthropic](https://exportingguide.com/ai-safety-and-research-company-anthropic/) - Anthropic is an AI safety and research company based in San Francisco, CA. - [8th Annual Global Small Business Forum Hosted in Chicago 10/20/23 (Virtual Option Available)](https://exportingguide.com/8th-annual-global-small-business-forum-hosted-in-chicago-102023-virtual-option-available/) - Registration is OPEN for the 8th Annual Global Small Business Forum (https://bit.ly/3PyjTv0) brought to you by lead sponsor Associated Bank and hosted by Foley Lardner. JOIN us! - [Never Stop at Good Enough](https://exportingguide.com/never-stop-at-good-enough/) - Never stop at good enough. You should always take things to the next level. - [You Don't Have To Be a Manufacturer to Export, You Can Export Services](https://exportingguide.com/you-dont-have-to-be-a-manufacturer-to-export-you-can-export-services/) - The U.S. has long been the world leader in exports of services, including computer software and Hollywood movies. Find out why. - [Magical and Memorable Bookstores to Visit Around the World](https://exportingguide.com/magical-and-memorable-bookstores-to-visit-around-the-world/) - Some of the most unforgettable bookstores, spanning six continents (excluding Antarctica). - [Is It OK to Spend U.S. $12 on a Wedding Dress?](https://exportingguide.com/is-it-ok-to-spend-u-s-12-on-a-wedding-dress/) - With globalization, we can pick and choose what we buy, from where, and much we spend. - [8 Tools That Can Make Your Writing Easier](https://exportingguide.com/8-tools-that-can-make-your-writing-easier/) - 8 tools that can take you from brainstorming to final editing on any project you are working on. - [Cross-Cultural Training](https://exportingguide.com/cross-cultural-training/) - If you truly value cultural literacy and want to learn more and leverage that knowledge as a competitive advantage for your firm, you might consider participating in a cross-cultural training program. - [Scaling a Business For Global Growth](https://exportingguide.com/scaling-a-business-for-global-growth/) - Here are ten tips for scaling a business for global growth. - [Stay Clear of Bribery Trouble](https://exportingguide.com/stay-clear-of-bribery-trouble/) - Back in 2021, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $130 million largely to settle allegations that it violated laws against bribery by using middlemen and hiding its payments to them as part of a global effort to win business. - [Smartphone Apps That Help Global Travelers Overcome Language Barriers](https://exportingguide.com/smartphone-apps-that-help-global-travelers-overcome-language-barriers/) - Here are seven smartphone apps to help global travelers overcome language barriers. - [Happy Holidays from the Exporting Guide](https://exportingguide.com/happy-holidays-from-the-exporting-guide/) - [Reimagine Globalization](https://exportingguide.com/reimagine-globalization/) - Bob Sternfels, Partner at McKinsey Global Institute, offers five insights pertaining to resilience in our interconnected world. - [Lessons Learned From Mistakes That Happen in the Global Marketplace](https://exportingguide.com/lessons-learned-from-mistakes-that-happen-in-the-global-marketplace/) - Honey-Can-Do International Founder and chief executive officer Steve Greenspon shares a wonderful lesson learned on LinkedIn that I wish to share here so that everyone can benefit from his experience. - [What Are the Challenges With Exporting Goods Abroad?](https://exportingguide.com/what-are-the-challenges-with-exporting-goods-abroad/) - This article provides good insights into how to pick the right export partner – distributor – for your company, and the common mistakes to avoid. - [Creating an International Online Marketing Plan](https://exportingguide.com/creating-an-international-online-marketing-plan/) - If you want to export to more than a billion people who are interested in buying your product, it will most likely be accomplished through using search engines and other social media channels. Start by addressing these 5 key questions. - [12 Creative Ways to Save on Everyday Items](https://exportingguide.com/12-creative-ways-to-save-on-everyday-items/) - With record high inflation and prices shooting through the roof, here are a few ways to make your pennies go a little further. - [The Art of Shock Marketing](https://exportingguide.com/extraordinary-measures-tried-and-true-shock-marketing-strategies-for-export-success/) - Shock marketing’ is about taking outrageous actions above and beyond what's expected from your customers, actions that will make you stand out from the crowd. - [How to Develop Best Export Pricing Strategies](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-develop-best-export-pricing-strategies/) - Leif Holmvall, veteran exporter, author, consultant and coach on exporting, has a tip or two to share with us on how to develop best export pricing. - [Diversifying Sourcing Is Your Best Solution Right Now](https://exportingguide.com/diversifying-sourcing-is-your-best-solution-right-now/) - According to a recent International Monetary Fund analysis, diversifying sourcing is a better solution right now to supply-chain woes. Things can't be resolved by re-shoring. - [Why You Should Scale Your Global Business by Laurel J. Delaney](https://exportingguide.com/why-you-should-scale-your-global-business-by-laurel-j-delaney/) - I prepared the presentation below for the American Express Grow Global event held in Chicago several years ago and it covers why you should scale your global business and how to overcome the two-market plateau in exports. - [Grow Beyond Borders in 2022](https://exportingguide.com/grow-beyond-borders-in-2022/) - Find out what it takes for an organization — big, small or even upstart — to grow beyond its borders. - [Never Stop Pushing Boundaries in 2022!](https://exportingguide.com/never-stop-pushing-boundaries-in-2022/) - Never stop pushing boundaries in 2022. - [Aligning Your Company For Global Success](https://exportingguide.com/aligning-your-company-for-global-success/) - Here’s what it takes for an organization, big or small, to go global or expand further. - [Happy Holidays Exporting Guide Friends!](https://exportingguide.com/happy-holidays-exporting-guide-friends/) - Warmest greetings of this festive season and best wishes for happiness, hope, love, good health and prosperity in 2022. - [Cater to a Global Audience](https://exportingguide.com/cater-to-a-global-audience/) - Ninety-five percent of the world’s population lives outside the United States. It’s hard to have a two-way communication if visitors don’t understand you. Plan accordingly, but don’t fret. Read on. - [In Pursuit of Exceptional Export Service](https://exportingguide.com/in-pursuit-of-exceptional-export-service/) - This post is devoted to a list of ten strategies I’ve come up with that have helped my business and my clients’ businesses achieve successful employee, customer, vendor, and colleague relationships the world over. - [Create a Winning Social Media Strategy That Takes the World By Storm](https://exportingguide.com/create-a-winning-social-media-strategy-that-takes-the-world-by-storm/) - Here’s a primer on how to create a winning social media strategy that takes the world by storm. - [8 Tips for Building Brand Awareness Around the World](https://exportingguide.com/8-tips-for-building-brand-awareness-around-the-world/) - Laurel Delaney provides 8 tips on how to manage your brand’s reputation to potential customers and export it the world over. - [How Corruption Can Complicate Matters During a Pandemic](https://exportingguide.com/how-corruption-can-complicate-matters-during-a-pandemic/) - The handling of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world perfectly illustrates the need for integrity in the management of crises. Learn more. - [Essential Components to an Export Sale](https://exportingguide.com/essential-components-to-an-export-sale/) - To get the ball rolling every export sales transaction must contain information pertaining to product description, price, quantity and transportation, but within those confines lies a host of other details that can go wrong. Find out more. - [4 Tips for Going Global](https://exportingguide.com/4-tips-for-going-global/) - Small businesses are poised to drive economic growth through international expansion. Here are four tips to serve as your guide to going global. - [The 1-Hour Work Week: 15 Team Management Platforms to Get You There](https://exportingguide.com/the-1-hour-work-week-15-team-management-platforms-to-get-you-there/) - I've curated a list of 16 team management platforms for everyone to check out. Use to your advantage. - [Resources to Test and Play Around With During Thanksgiving 2020](https://exportingguide.com/resources-to-test-and-play-around-with-during-thanksgiving-2020/) - This blog post is about sharing a couple of new resources I've come across that might be useful to you and your work. - [How to Evaluate Potential Overseas Distributors](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-evaluate-potential-overseas-distributors/) - When evaluating prospective overseas distributors, look for the following critical characteristics and ask the right questions when you interview them. - [Laurel Delaney: 20 Tips for Going Global](https://exportingguide.com/laurel-delaney-20-tips-for-going-global/) - This article is one of my favs because it offers a shortcut to just about everything you need to know to take your business global. It was originally written for and published by GoDaddy. - [Happy 2021 Exporting Guide Fans and Friends](https://exportingguide.com/happy-2021-exporting-guide-fans-and-friends/) - Wishing you a New Year filled with good health, laughter and prosperity. - [eHugs This Holiday Season from Laurel Delaney at the Exporting Guide](https://exportingguide.com/ehugs-this-holiday-season-from-laurel-delaney-at-the-exporting-guide/) - Wishing you a holiday season filled with reflection, hope, joy and e-hugs. - [Time-Tested Sympathy Expressions From Across the Globe](https://exportingguide.com/time-tested-sympathy-expressions-from-across-the-globe/) - With these time-test expressions from across the globe, you'll never find yourself at a loss for sympathetic words. - [For Globetrotters Ready to Dust Off Their Passports](https://exportingguide.com/for-globetrotters-ready-to-dust-off-their-passports/) - The developers from Singapore's MIT Senseable City Lab developed a new tool that allows you determine where you can safely travel during the global pandemic. - [How Companies Master the Quota System](https://exportingguide.com/how-companies-master-the-quota-system/) - This article discusses the experiences Li & Fung, Connor and the Esquel Group – three global sourcing companies – had in dealing with import quotas. - [Using e-Commerce and Social Media Sites as Stepping Stones to Export Success](https://exportingguide.com/using-e-commerce-and-social-media-sites-as-stepping-stones-to-export-success/) - Using a proven e-commerce platform is beneficial, provided its visitors are in line with your ideal target market, it is easy to use, it has a global reach, and it can help you sell more goods worldwide at a profit. - [How to MacGyver Your First Export by Laurel J. Delaney](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-macgyver-your-first-export-by-laurel-j-delaney/) - There are a million ways to get started in exporting and a zillion more online resources available to help you out. But, there is no shortcut to exporting until this – all you ever need to get started. - [Revisiting an Interview with Baybars Altuntas Because It Is Relevant to Our Times](https://exportingguide.com/revisiting-an-interview-with-baybars-altuntas-because-it-is-relevant-to-our-times/) - An Interview With Baybars Altuntas, a Turkish Television Star, Global Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author - [Factors to Consider Before Sending Payments to Foreign Suppliers](https://exportingguide.com/factors-to-consider-before-sending-payments-to-foreign-suppliers/) - In this article, I examine factors to consider when choosing a payment method and I provide some options for how to send payments to foreign suppliers with minimal risk. - [Export Credit Insurance Protects You Against Buyer Nonpayment](https://exportingguide.com/export-credit-insurance-protects-you-against-buyer-nonpayment/) - Export Credit Insurance protects you from different scenarios and more, reducing the risk of buyer nonpayment and allowing you to commit to export sales without fear of loss during the Coronavirus pandemic. - [Blissfully Mistranslated Slogans, Posts and Signs From Around the World](https://exportingguide.com/blissfully-mistranslated-slogans-posts-and-signs-from-around-the-world/) - What follows are blissfully mistranslated slogans, posts and signs from around the world. - [7 Unexpected Reasons to Take Your Business Global in 2020](https://exportingguide.com/7-unexpected-reasons-to-take-your-business-global-in-2020/) - Here are seven unexpected reasons to take your business global. - [Escrow: Money Held By a Third Party in International Trade](https://exportingguide.com/escrow-money-held-by-a-third-party-in-international-trade/) - In this article, I examine what an escrow service is, how is it used in international trade and where can you turn for help on using an escrow service. - [10 FAQs About Laurel Delaney’s Book, "Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably"](https://exportingguide.com/10-faqs-about-laurel-delaneys-book-exporting-the-definitive-guide-to-selling-abroad-profitably/) - Here are a few frequently asked questions about Laurel Delaney's book, "Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably." - [Do Your Research. Become an Insider.](https://exportingguide.com/do-your-research-become-an-insider/) - When I wrote my book, "Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad," I interviewed several successful business owners to get their take on what works for taking a business global. Barbara Roberts was one of them. - [How to Choose the Right Name for Your Global Business](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-choose-the-right-name-for-your-global-business/) - How to choose the right name for your global business. - [Help Your Customers Compete More Effectively and Win in the Global Marketplace](https://exportingguide.com/help-your-customers-compete-more-effectively-and-win-in-the-global-marketplace/) - The customer service mentality should permeate your entire organization. What is your commitment to customers? Define yours and carry through on it every step of the way. - [Web Design With the World in Mind](https://exportingguide.com/web-design-with-the-world-in-mind/) - Because the majority of the world’s population does not speak English. - [Line Up the Charter Members of Your Export Dream Team](https://exportingguide.com/line-up-the-charter-members-of-your-export-dream-team/) - One of the first things you should do before officially setting up your export business is to find yourself a good lawyer, a knowledgeable accountant, a savvy banker and a logistics expert, each of whom should specialize in international transactions. Read on ... - [Creating a Functional World-Class Team](https://exportingguide.com/creating-a-functional-world-class-team/) - The basic and most important side of your export enterprise is the human side. Here's what to look for in finding good people. - [How an Export Product Business Is Born](https://exportingguide.com/how-an-export-product-business-is-born/) - Here's how the journey to exporting or launching an export business begins. - [15 Places to Look for Global Trade Help](https://exportingguide.com/15-places-to-look-for-global-trade-help/) - Here are 15 places to get all the help you need with global trade. - [Are You Ready to Export?](https://exportingguide.com/are-you-ready-to-export/) - Anyone who wants to export, can. The world awaits. I’m here to show you how. - [What Sells in Japan: A Quick Course](https://exportingguide.com/what-sells-in-japan-a-quick-course/) - This post provides eight common denominators of successful products imported into Japan. Read on … - [Where Should Global Marketers Look for Partners?](https://exportingguide.com/where-should-global-marketers-look-for-partners/) - This post helps you think about how to look for strategic partners. Oftentimes, they are right in front of you. - [The Pros and Cons to Forming a Cross-Border Alliance](https://exportingguide.com/the-pros-and-cons-to-forming-a-cross-border-alliance/) - This chapter will allow you to gauge your readiness -- or willingness -- to take the on the world as one-half of a partnership. - [Do You Have What It Takes to Go Global?](https://exportingguide.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-go-global/) - This chapter still rings true because it covers the essential characteristics you need to do well in the international marketplace. Do you have what it takes to global? - [Why Aren't More Companies Exporting?](https://exportingguide.com/why-arent-more-companies-exporting/) - Why aren't more companies exporting? Is it because they're short-sighted? Is it because they're lazy? Is it because they lack incentives? Below are some reasons - [Laurel Delaney Interviews PayPal’s Melissa O’Malley](https://exportingguide.com/laurel-delaney-interviews-paypals-melissa-omalley/) - If someone were to ask you to name the top markets for ecommerce, U.S. and China would probably come to mind. But what if you were asked about the next big players? Learn more ... - [The Importance of Scaling a Small Business for Global Growth](https://exportingguide.com/the-importance-of-scaling-a-small-business-for-global-growth/) - Laurel Delaney interviews UPS’s marketing director for small businesses, Jeremy Melis on what it takes to scale for global growth. - [6 Answers to FAQs about Importing and Exporting](https://exportingguide.com/6-answers-to-faqs-about-importing-and-exporting/) - Can I import motor vehicles? Do I need an export license? Where do I start with an import-export business? Here are answers. - [4 Ways to Achieve New Growth in Swiftly Developing Countries](https://exportingguide.com/4-ways-to-achieve-new-growth-in-swiftly-developing-countries/) - by Laurel Delaney, President of GlobeTrade.com. There is very little doubt that the swiftly developing economies, such as Latin America, China and India, are well on their way to becoming the most important growth markets of the future. - [Here's What Five Successful Entrepreneurs Have to Say About the Future of Business in 2018](https://exportingguide.com/heres-what-five-successful-entrepreneurs-have-to-say-about-the-future-of-business-in-2018/) - Here's what five successful entrepreneurs have to say about the future of business in 2018. - [Dream. Fantasize. Use Your Imagination in 2018.](https://exportingguide.com/dream-fantasize-use-your-imagination-in-2018/) - Create a fabulous year of your own. - [27 Affordable Social Media Tools for Savvy Global Marketers](https://exportingguide.com/27-affordable-social-media-tools-for-savvy-global-marketers/) - Here are 27 ways to harness the power of affordable social media tools and take the conversation to a whole new level of global growth for your business. - [9 Unexpected Reasons to Take Your Business Global](https://exportingguide.com/9-unexpected-reasons-to-take-your-business-global/) - One of the biggest questions I get from small business owners is this: “Why should I take my business global?” What follows are nine unexpected reasons. - [How to Reboot Your Business For Success](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-reboot-your-business-for-success/) - Here are a couple of ideas on how to reboot your business for success before the year ends. - [Summer Reading to Get You Thinking About Going Global](https://exportingguide.com/summer-reading-to-get-you-thinking-about-going-global/) - I don't know about you but I actually do a lot more reading during the summer months than the winter. There's something wondrous about kicking back with a good book at the beach as you listen to the subtle sounds of summer fun in the background. - [How to Sell a Product You Import at a Profit](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-sell-a-product-you-import-at-a-profit/) - Importing for the first time is no walk in the park. We know that for a fact because I cover potential problems in “Eight Tips for New Importers." But the biggest mistake importers make is this: How to sell the product you import at a profit? Here I provide solutions to that nagging question. - [4 Ways to Achieve New Growth in Rapidly Developing Economies](https://exportingguide.com/4-ways-to-achieve-new-growth-in-rapidly-developing-economies/) - Here are four ways to tap into rapidly developing economies, a gold mine of a market. - [11 Places to Look for International Exporting Help](https://exportingguide.com/11-places-to-look-for-international-exporting-help/) - Here are a few resources and tools offered by organizations to provide advice and insight as well as statistics on international exporting. - [How to Harness Global Mobile Business Opportunities](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-harness-global-mobile-business-opportunities/) - The following is an excerpt from: "Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably." Harnessing mobile business opportunities ... - [10 Sources for Finding and Comparing International Degree Programs](https://exportingguide.com/10-sources-for-finding-and-comparing-international-degree-programs/) - So you are almost done with college and are contemplating whether to get a real job, teach, start a business, or continue your education? - [Resources for Cultivating Cultural Awareness](https://exportingguide.com/resources-for-cultivating-cultural-awareness/) - You don’t need to go far off the beaten path to acquire the information you need to jump-start your cultural learning. Here are a few tips that will lead the way for you. - [Some Gems Worth Knowing About and Related to China](https://exportingguide.com/some-gems-worth-knowing-about-and-related-to-china/) - What can we expect in China in 2017? Find out here. - [How Do You Get More Customers Worldwide to Conduct Business With?](https://exportingguide.com/how-do-you-get-more-customers-worldwide-to-conduct-business-with/) - Finding customers worldwide starts with crafting a solid international online marketing plan – one that is strategic in nature and executed in a consistent manner. - [We Love Marlin Steel For Their Explosive Export Growth](https://exportingguide.com/we-love-marlin-steel-for-their-explosive-export-growth/) - Oh if there is one thing that makes us very, very happy, it's when business owners benefit from our work. - [Most Popular Posts of 2016 on Exporting Guide](https://exportingguide.com/most-popular-posts-of-2016-on-exporting-guide/) - Our most popular posts of 2016 on Exporting Guide. - [Are You On Track With the Right Global Marketing Message?](https://exportingguide.com/are-you-on-track-with-the-right-global-marketing-message/) - Blunders in the global marketplace are mistakes that everyone makes on occasion. Here I share examples of how to do global marketing campaigns right. - [Create An Environment Where People Will Flourish](https://exportingguide.com/create-an-environment-where-people-will-flourish/) - The following is an edited excerpt from "Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably" (2nd edition; Apress 2016; ©Laurel Delaney). - [Worldly Readers: Stretch Your Mind and Open Your Heart](https://exportingguide.com/worldly-readers-stretch-your-mind-and-open-your-heart/) - Making sure you caught all of these newly published articles I wrote over over at what has now become The Balance (an About.com brand). - [Small Businesses That Export Sell More and Grow Bigger](https://exportingguide.com/small-businesses-that-export-sell-more-and-grow-bigger/) - Small businesses that export to foreign markets sell more, support more jobs, and pay higher wages than small businesses that don't export. And that's not all. - [Latest Opportunity for Cross-Border Business: The World of Retail Exports](https://exportingguide.com/latest-opportunity-for-cross-border-business-the-world-of-retail-exports/) - India with its rich craft tradition of handmade customized products created by artful and skilled artisans is in a perfect position to take advantage of the trend in cross-border business. - [To Keep Growing, You Must Go Global](https://exportingguide.com/to-keep-growing-you-must-go-global/) - Going global is often the only way for successful companies -- big or small -- to keep growing. - [World's Best Global Small Business Forum Held in Chicago 10/21!](https://exportingguide.com/worlds-best-global-small-business-forum-held-in-chicago-1021/) - Join us for the world's best Global Small Business Forum 2016 held in Chicago on Friday, October 21st from 7:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Central time at 70 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois. - [Brexit Implications | Challenges of Going Global |Smart Strategies](https://exportingguide.com/brexit-implications-challenges-of-going-global-smart-strategies/) - The biggest winners and losers with Brexit? How do successful companies keep growing? What do you do if your target overseas market doesn't speak English? - [2nd Edition Almost Ready | SME Online Growth | E-Commerce Highway](https://exportingguide.com/2nd-edition-almost-ready-sme-online-growth-e-commerce-highway/) - The 2nd edition to Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably is almost ready; find out how globalization and technology effects SMEs; and, learn how e-commerce-related policies affect SMEs’ engagement in cross-border e-commerce. - [Work Your Website | Tina Sharkey Enters E-Commerce | Apple Pay Goes Global](https://exportingguide.com/work-your-website-tina-sharkey-enters-e-commerce-apple-pay-goes-global/) - Today's post features how to grab, keep and churn out global customers one at a time; how iVillage co-founder Tina Sharkey is secretly :-) starting a new e-commerce site called Dhosi; and, how Apple Pay is going global. - [7 Exporting Takeaways | Global Expansion Challenges | Be Mine in the Digital World](https://exportingguide.com/7-exporting-takeaways-global-expansion-challenges-be-mine-in-the-digital-world/) - What's challenging SME exporters? Why do companies go global? Why are non-digital companies becoming serial acquirers of digital properties? Read on and discover. - [LA Times Aims For Global | Cash App Abra Expands |Non-Payment of Advertising Dues](https://exportingguide.com/la-times-aims-for-global-cash-app-abra-expands-non-payment-of-advertising-dues/) - Articles, webinars and resources to get you thinking outside the box and moving in a direction to expand your business internationally. - [Good Intentions Go Wrong? |Cross-cultural Understanding | Africa Will Peak](https://exportingguide.com/good-intentions-go-wrong-cross-cultural-understanding-africa-will-peak/) - Articles, webinars and resources to get you thinking outside the box and moving in a direction to expand internationally. - [BRICS Not As Usual | Strategy Expired? | What is Globalization Becoming?](https://exportingguide.com/brics-not-as-usual-strategy-expired-what-is-globalization-becoming/) - Articles that will get you thinking outside of the box. - [Benefits to Exporting Are Clear But Can You Do It From Home?](https://exportingguide.com/benefits-to-exporting-are-clear-but-can-you-do-it-from-home/) - Here are a few drawbacks to consider before setting up your home import/export business. - [Company to Watch: Ally Commerce](https://exportingguide.com/company-to-watch-ally-commerce/) - UPS invested a minority stake in a tech startup, Ally Commerce, that allows brand manufacturers to set up websites and sell directly to consumer, by-passing the middlemen. - [Growing People Globally](https://exportingguide.com/growing-people-globally/) - How do you align the right people for the job that needs to done? - [Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably](https://exportingguide.com/exporting-the-definitive-guide-to-selling-abroad-profitably/) - I am happy to report that I am in the process of updating my book, "Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably," with a completion date of July 1st! - [New and Noteworthy: Webinar 2/3 on Financing Your International Business](https://exportingguide.com/new-and-noteworthy-webinar-23-on-financing-your-international-business/) - Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG) is hosting an upcoming webinar (no charge) presented by Kati Suominen on "Financing Your International Business: Plan Early and Smart" -- Wednesday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Central time. - [Grow Your Export Business](https://exportingguide.com/grow-your-export-business/) - Three important resources to help you grow your export business. - [Kick Your Business Up a Notch Through Exports (Webinar)](https://exportingguide.com/kick-your-business-up-a-notch-through-exports-webinar/) - For those eager to start out the new year with a global footprint, join Laurel on a webinar Wednesday, January 6th at 11:00 a.m. Central (FREE) on Getting Started in Exporting – Ready Your Business For Growth. - [May Your Holidays Be Bright and Your New Year Filled With Wonder](https://exportingguide.com/may-your-holidays-be-bright-and-your-new-year-filled-with-wonder/) - Wishing you the happiest of holidays! - [Enough About TPP! Oh, How About More?](https://exportingguide.com/enough-about-tpp-oh-how-about-more/) - Here we explore "what's in it for you" in terms of leveraging the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement to boost your business. - [What To Know Before Your Website Goes Global](https://exportingguide.com/what-to-know-before-your-website-goes-global/) - Got a website? Good start. But when dealing with global customers, you have to take a giant step further. - [Study Abroad: A Cheat Sheet to Finding Customers Anywhere](https://exportingguide.com/study-abroad-a-cheat-sheet-to-finding-customers-anywhere/) - Small business owners can instantaneously find customers halfway around the world. But where to start? - [Internationalization and Localization Services: What's the Difference?](https://exportingguide.com/internationalization-and-localization-services-whats-the-difference/) - What is the subtle distinction between internationalization and localization services? Find out in this article. - [The Growing Scope of E-Commerce](https://exportingguide.com/the-growing-scope-of-e-commerce/) - There are more than 7 billion potential customers in the world, and 2.4 billion of them are online. How many of those customers is your company reaching outside your own borders? - [The Advantages of Direct Exporting](https://exportingguide.com/the-advantages-of-direct-exporting/) - Direct exporting means you export directly to a customer interested in buying your product. Here are the advantages. - [What are some of the key things no one tells you about exporting?](https://exportingguide.com/what-are-some-of-the-key-things-no-one-tells-you-about-exporting/) - What are some of the key things no one tells you about exporting? Find out here. - [Plan and Build a Web Site That Taps a Global Audience](https://exportingguide.com/plan-and-build-a-web-site-that-taps-a-global-audience/) - When developing your Web site with exporting in mind, here are a couple of quick pointers that should make the build-out process a lot easier. - [Web Globalization: 10 Service Providers to Help You Get Started](https://exportingguide.com/web-globalization-10-service-providers-to-help-you-get-started/) - Here are ten service providers who can help you get started with web globalization. - [Pricing Your Export Product: How to Plan and Manage Customs Duties](https://exportingguide.com/pricing-your-export-product-how-to-plan-and-manage-customs-duties/) - Planning and managing customs duties plays an important role in pricing your export product so that it is profitable. In this article, we find out why. - [Issues Confronting Women Business Owners Who Currently Export or Plan to Export](https://exportingguide.com/issues-confronting-women-business-owners-who-currently-export-or-plan-to-export/) - Women entrepreneurs must condition themselves to be risk oriented, innovative, and proactive (RIP) in order to achieve any reasonable level of success in the export marketplace. Here's why. - [What to Look for in Your Relationship with the Manufacturer](https://exportingguide.com/what-to-look-for-in-your-relationship-with-the-manufacturer/) - Here are some things you should watch for when selecting a manufacturer on a product you want to export. - [10 FAQs About International Trade](https://exportingguide.com/10-faqs-about-international-trade/) - In this post, I cover frequently asked questions (FAQs) about international trade. - [Export Start-Up: Get Your Team Jazzed For Growth](https://exportingguide.com/export-start-up-get-your-team-jazzed-for-growth/) - Discover what each member on your export team should be doing and what questions should be addressed to ensure everyone is on the same page as you move forward. - [How To Achieve Exceptional Export Customer Service](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-achieve-exceptional-export-customer-service/) - To achieve exceptional export customer service, you must plan for it and then act on it. Consider the following when developing your own set of principles for great customer service. - [Case Study: Give Customers Worldwide What They Want](https://exportingguide.com/case-study-give-customers-worldwide-what-they-want/) - Adapting your product to meet the needs of an overseas market is a considerable undertaking. Let's take a look at why. - [Most Commonly Used Mobile Payment Methods in USA](https://exportingguide.com/most-commonly-used-mobile-payment-methods-in-usa/) - Here is a list of the more popular and commonly used mobile payment methods used in the USA. - [What Do Local Buyers Expect When Visiting Your Booth at a Trade Show?](https://exportingguide.com/what-do-local-buyers-expect-when-visiting-your-booth-at-a-trade-show/) - What to expect when you exhibit at a trade show. - [When to Hire; When to Outsource](https://exportingguide.com/when-to-hire-when-to-outsource/) - How do you decide when to hire employees and when to hire contractors? This article shows you how to do it faster and more effectively with remote contractors - [The Future of Retailing: No Middleman Required](https://exportingguide.com/the-future-of-retailing-no-middleman-required/) - In this article I discuss the little unknown China-based online shopping company LightInTheBox and how it will cause a major disruption in retailing. - [5 Best Going Global Articles](https://exportingguide.com/5-best-going-global-articles/) - These popular articles on going global - from signals to going global, to reasons to going global, to tips on going global - are absolute must-reads. - [Season’s Readings From Laurel Delaney](https://exportingguide.com/seasons-readings-from-laurel-delaney/) - Here’s my list of six excellent books that will teach you how to conquer the world. - [Are You Making International Customers a Priority?](https://exportingguide.com/are-you-making-international-customers-a-priority/) - Why you should make international customers a priority. - [Blog Exuberance: Brand Yourself Everywhere](https://exportingguide.com/blog-exuberance-brand-yourself-everywhere/) - Anyone can create a blog. Building a successful blog, on the other hand, requires hard work. In this article, I discuss how a blog can best serve your business. - [Factors To Consider When Pricing For Service Exports](https://exportingguide.com/factors-to-consider-when-pricing-for-service-exports/) - Here’s a look at factors that are important to consider concerning pricing a service export. - [5 Best Apps In Town](https://exportingguide.com/5-best-apps-in-town/) - Here are five apps that enhance my global small business and help me focus on achieving results faster. - [How to Develop a World-Class Team For Your Export Business](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-develop-a-world-class-team-for-your-export-business/) - In this article, we take a look at what roles need to be filled as you grow your export business. - [Corporate Considerations: How to Set Up Your Export Enterprise](https://exportingguide.com/corporate-considerations-how-to-set-up-your-export-enterprise/) - There are five basic forms of organization in which you can set up your export enterprise. To determine the best form, ask yourself the following questions. - [How to Protect a Trademark and Domain Name, Globally](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-protect-a-trademark-and-domain-name-globally/) - In this article, I talk about how to protect a trademark and a domain name, globally. - [How to Create a Functional Team For Your Export Business](https://exportingguide.com/how-to-create-a-functional-team-for-your-export-business/) - How do you find great people to get on your export bus? How can you make sure they remain happy and motivated? This article helps you find out. - [Ten Reasons To Go Global](https://exportingguide.com/ten-reasons-to-go-global/) - Successful small businesses are figuring out how to master the transition from a local company to global. Here are ten reasons to do so. - [3 Ways to Build Brand Recognition through the International Marketing Plan ](https://exportingguide.com/3-ways-to-build-brand-recognition-through-the-international-marketing-plan/) - The international marketing plan should be strategic in nature and executed in a consistent manner. Here's how it might look. - [7 Ways to Launch Your Service Export](https://exportingguide.com/7-ways-to-launch-your-service-export/) - When you set out to enter a market with your service export, you will face four critical questions. This article helps you address those questions plus more. - [America's Top Five Export-Trading Markets](https://exportingguide.com/americas-top-five-export-trading-markets/) - Here’s a look at the exporting facts related to America’s top five export trading markets year to date through July 2013 (latest available). - [A Short Course on Alibaba](https://exportingguide.com/a-short-course-on-alibaba/) - With Alibaba's highly anticipated US IPO, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the company. This article provides a short course on China-based Alibaba. - [The Future of Selling: The E-Commerce Revolution](https://exportingguide.com/the-future-of-selling-the-e-commerce-revolution/) - If you want a symbol of how technology is transforming the way we conduct business worldwide, look no further than e-commerce. - [What's the Purpose of An Export Business Plan?](https://exportingguide.com/whats-the-purpose-of-an-export-business-plan/) - Find out what the purpose of an export business plan is and why you should craft one before you get starting in exporting. - [How An Export Service Business Is Born](https://exportingguide.com/how-an-export-service-business-is-born/) - Wondering how an export service is born? This article provide a specific example. - [How An Export Business Is Born](https://exportingguide.com/export-business-is-born/) - This article shows you how an export business is born. - [Ready, Set, Let’s Export! ](https://exportingguide.com/ready-set-lets-export-new/) - Welcome to our new exporting blog! 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