Contents: making the connection; identifying international markets; foreign market entry; the export transaction; export financing; transporting goods internationally; strategic alliances & foreign investment opportunities. Includes an exporter's directory section consisting of: small business development centers; international trade contacts in other Federal agencies; state government international trade resources; foreign embassies in the U.S.; multilateral development organizations; chambers of commerce & international trade organizations; publications & information sources; international calling codes; & glossary.

The U.S. Small Business Administration"s (SBA) Office of International Trade (OIT) developed this trade guide as an information tool to assist American business develop international markets. This guide will help answer questions about exporting and help small businesses reach overseas markets.