Explore new overseas markets as part of your New Year's strategy.  The US Commercial Service with offices in over 80 countries around the world is ready to help.  Here are some new resources and upcoming events to help you expand your exports. 

New Edition of the Basic Guide to Exporting
Looking for a comprehensive overview of how to export? Whether your firm is new to exporting or in need of a refresher on the latest ideas and techniques, this comprehensive guide, now completely revised and updated, provides the nuts-and-bolts information you will need to meet the challenges of the world economy.  http://www.export.gov/basicguide/doc_eg_basicguide_index.asp 
 

Resources for New to Export Companies
Check out our new webpage of resources for new to export companies. http://www.buyusa.gov/westchester/newtoexport.html

New Fee Schedule - Discount for First Service Ordered
  The US Commercial Service standardized its fee schedule and reduced rates for the first service ordered.  Now is a great time to tap into new market. 
http://www.buyusa.gov/westchester/newuserfees.html

Canada First
 If you’re new to exporting, you want your first experience to be easy and cost-effective. The Canadian market is ideally suited to these objectives. Key advantages include: Transparent Business Practices and Regulations, Efficient Marketing Channels, Geographic Proximity, Familiarity with U.S. Products and Services, and NAFTA Enables Tarrif-Free Access for Most Products.
Learn more at: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/
Sign up for Canada's newsletter via: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/cscanadanewsletter.html
 

UPCOMING EVENT!
 
  
 Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
April 15, 2009
We invite you to participate in the New York U.S. Export Assistance Center’s one-day seminar at Baruch College. This seminar will provide participants: An Overview of US Export Controls: The Players, Policies and Processes, Insight into Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk for You and Your Organization. Hot Topics Including Changes/Trends, Brokering, Voluntary Disclosures, Electronic Licensing, Third-Country/Dual-Nationals, Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence and Much More.
  http://www.buyusa.gov/nyc/itar.html