Includes basic info. about fed. gov't. programs that help U.S. companies export their goods and services around the world. Chapters: general, industry-specific, and country-specific counseling and assistance; special market access and technical assist.; making contacts through trade promotion events; other trade contact and market info. programs; export financing, insurance, grants, and tax incentives (non-agricultural); agriculture export and financing programs; export licenses and controls; Export Assistance Center Network; list of programs by agency; alpha. index of programs; and Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee agencies and addresses.

A comprehensive overview on how to export. Whether the firm is new to exporting or in need of a refresher on the latest ideas and techniques, this guide provides the nuts-and-bolts needed to meet the challenges of the world economy. It also includes numerous real-life examples that illustrate the principles of exporting, samples of forms needed to export, and information on how to obtain guidance and counseling offered by the federal government through its domestic network of more than 100 Export Assistance Centers, and through commercial counselors located in U.S. embassies abroad.