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.