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Description: About two-thirds of small businesses that don’t export goods or services would like to start selling overseas, according to a June study (PDF) from the National Small Business Association (NSBA). Almost half of those businesses said a main barrier is that they’re “not sure where to start.” Given President Barack Obama’s promise in 2010 to double exports by 2015, helping would-be exporters navigate the many federal agencies that offer resources to promote foreign trade seems like a good idea.

Source: Businessweek.com

Date: August 16, 2013

Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-16/novel-ways-to-solve-exporting-riddles-for-small-businesses#r=hpt-fs

Questions for Discussions:

  • What does this report say about the challenges facing small businesses that wish to export?
  • What are the recommendations for improvements?

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