A Basic Guide to Exporting – From the U.S. Department of Commerce. This publication outlines developing a market plan, technical issues and conducting business abroad.

Guide to Exporting - Small Business Administration, Office of International Trade.

Idaho Exporters Guide (.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) - Idaho Department of Commerce.

Basics of Exporting - Guidebook by SUSTA (Southern United States Trade Association).

Export 101 - Guidebook by FoodExportUSA Northeast.

A Guide to Exporting Solid Wood Products (.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) - USDA-FAS.

A Guide to Exporting Fishery Products (.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) - USDA-FAS.

Export Readiness Consultations – WUSATA - Designed to benefit both novice and veteran exporters, the Export Readiness Program offers companies the opportunity to receive individual assistance with their most challenging export issues. Tailored to the individual company's needs, these 2-hour sessions provide participants with expert advice from an industry consultant who has over 20 years of experience in pioneering foreign market development. WUSATA member states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Export Helpline – FoodExport USA - Personalized, customized export assistance including company export readiness. After registering for the service, you’ll speak with an industry expert who’ll first listen to your exact circumstances. Then, he’ll put his more than 20 years of international trade and counseling experience to work for you. There are no canned answers, only insightful advice specifically for your company. FoodExport USA member states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Export Helpline – MIATCO - Personalized, customized export assistance including company export readiness. After registering for the service, you’ll speak with an industry expert who’ll first listen to your exact circumstances. Then, he’ll put his more than 20 years of international trade and counseling experience to work for you. There are no canned answers, only insightful advice specifically for your company. MIATCO member states: Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Exporter Information Sessions – SUSTA - At the workshop, companies will learn to effectively use SUSTA funding for international marketing exposure, find out how to sign-up for one-on-one meetings with foreign buyers, and hear about free resources available to new exporters. SUSTA member states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

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