As a Small Business, How Can You Go Global?

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We will help you cut to the chase:

For a small-business owner, dealing with language barriers, cultural differences and all that red tape is daunting. The good news is that there is an entire government agency, the U.S. Commercial Service, dedicated to smoothing the way for companies that want to make that leap, with offices in more than 100 cities offering services specifically targeted to small businesses.

Are you ready?

Read the entire article here. It's worth it.  Heather Ranck, office director for the U.S. Commercial Service in North Dakota offers some great advice.

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Domestic Markets Will Not Sustain Job Creation or Revenue Growth

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What do you get when you combine the services of Pennsylvania’s SBDC and those of the U.S. Commercial Service?

Enable small businesses in the commonwealth to learn more about the benefits and challenges of exporting their products from the United States.

Learn more here.

How to Do Business in India

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You are a mouse click away to tapping into a market growing at 75 percent annually for U.S. exports. India's population: 1,139,964,932 (2008 -- according to World Bank, World Development Indicators). What are you waiting for?

See how U.S. Commercial Service India can help you get started.

• Services for US Companies
• Services for Indian Companies
• Upcoming Trade Events
• U.S. Franchising Opportunities
• New! India - Mining Opportunities Broadcast Service
• Doing Business in India
• Featured U.S. Exporters
• Business Service Providers
• U.S. Embassy in India
• Commercial News USA
• Country Commercial Guide
• Internship

Related: Doing Business in India, The World Bank Group

Join Us In Chicago: Exporting For Growth Seminar!

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Please join us at the "Exporting For Growth Seminar" in Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (formerly the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois) on Thursday, May 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Hosted by UPS and the U.S. Commercial Service, the complimentary seminar will help you tackle global trade.

I will be moderating a panel discussion with local small businesses on the secrets to success for engaging in global trade and would welcome a chance to meet you in person. See you there!

To learn more and to register (it's complimentary), visit: Exporting For Growth Seminar.