Financing 101 Topics

Learn about prudent credit practices and various payment mechanisms commonly used in international business transactions.

Prudent Credit Practices and Methods of Payment

Basic Guide to Exporting (Finance)

Upcoming export finance seminars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are INCOTERMS and how are they used?

How Can I Finance Some of My Costs Related to Exporting (pdf)

Financing Your Export Sales Using Export Express (pdf)

Export Finance Programs and Grants

Export Financing Programs

Become familiar with the various government programs available to give your company the capital to carry out its export operations. Many export insurance programs act to both finance transactions and mitigate risk.

Agriculture-Specific Financing Programs

Federal Grants

While there is no "free" money offered by the federal government to start an export business, there are federal grants offered to help U.S. businesses fund export activities, research markets, create partnerships and conduct training.