 |
| Ingram Publishing/Thinkstock |
Small businesses make up 97 percent of the country's exporters yet only 1 percent of the nation's small businesses export. This stat was cited by U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.,) last week to demonstrate that exporting offers an opportunity for small businesses to grow even as they are bogged down by the recession.
Landrieu also said, "exporting has become a practical solution for small businesses looking to survive and
grow."Read more about how the Small Business Administration has two key programs designed to help small businesses that export. Go
here.
