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Market Research Guides for Foreign Countries
Lenders often will not provide medium- and long-term financing to buyers in emerging markets. The political and commercial environments in many foreign markets translate into high risk for many lenders. Moreover, credit from in-country lenders is often unavailable or prohibitively expensive to buyers. Thus, without financing, a U.S. exporter will not be able to make the sale. Ex-Im Bank's medium- and long-term financing support fills this void and enables U.S. exporters to compete with confidence worldwide.
US Commercial Service Export Promotion Magazine
This guide is designed as a reference tool for individuals who are considering the path to small business ownership—and for those who have started the journey, but would like additional guidance. Remember that the information presented here is intended only as a starting point. The success of a business venture will require additional information and, most likely, professional advice beyond the scope of this guide.
Discover how you can use the power of the U.S. government to increase your export sales
SBA provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses including 7(a), 504 and disaster assistance loans.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a set-aside program (2.5% of an agency's extramural budget) for domestic small business concerns to engage in Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for Commercialization.
BIS training seminars give you the opportunity to learn first hand from experienced U.S. Government officials about export control policies, regulations and procedures.
This product allows you to increase your export sales on payment terms by protecting you against nonpayment when you extend credit to your international buyers. You may also obtain financing for your foreign receivables by assigning your insurance policy.
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