If Selling to Africa is of Interest
You must read: “U.S. Exporters Urged to Aggressively Market to Sub-Saharan Africa."

Enhanced Africa Portal
We recently updated the Africa Portal on our Web site, giving it a comprehensive workover with a fresh look. Check it out at Ex-Im Bank Africa Portal.

To register for the free “Ex-Im Bank Africa Update” newsletter and other Ex-Im Bank information, sign-up here: http://www.exim.gov/lists/subscribe.cfm.

Upcoming Ex-Im Bank Seminars
These interactive workshops demonstrate how you can increase export sales, minimize foreign-buyer default risks, improve cash flow, and break into new markets:

• September 10-11
• November 5-6

     2. Learn How to Find International Buyers and Extend Credit - ($59)

• August 30 - Nashville, TN
• September 26 - Fort Collins, CO

Your Certificate for Global Success
The U.S. Commercial Service and the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University offer an online course designed to give you the skills to compete and succeed in the global market-no matter the size of your business or level of personal experience. Designed by successful international business practitioners and experts, the course can be taken at your own pace and allow you to control how deep you go in each of the 25 modules. To see the course brochure, scan the syllabus, view some material free, or view a video featuring the instructor, go to Professional Development and Executive Education Courses.

The Export Yellow Pages
Is an easy first step to establish trade contacts, develop trade relationships, and conduct global business. U.S. companies are encouraged to register their business at The Export Yellow Pages (free) to start taking advantage of international trade opportunities today!

Trade Finance Guide
A quick-reference for U.S. exporters to help U.S. companies, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), go to U.S. Departmnet of Commerce's Trade_Finance_Guide (pdf) .

Financing support for shipping, logistics and other companies involved in ocean freight transportation can be found at Borrowers Transportation Freight Financing (pdf).

Enhanced Support for Small Businesses Selling Internationally
Ex-Im Bank is focused on helping small businesses and here are some new offerings:

1) Small Business Portal & Interactive CD. Designed to assist the non-financial manager in finding the trade finance solution that addresses his or her business challenges. Visit the SmBizPortal. Order the free CD by e-mailing joseph.butler@exim.gov.

2) Small Business Help Button. Helps exporters know who to e-mail or call for prompt answers and for counsel from local staff. Find it at the center of Ex-Im Bank's home page at www.exim.gov.

3) Small Business Exporter Resource Guide. A one-page flyer with active links to online government trade information available to exporters. To peruse, go to Small Business Resources.

4) Small Business Specialists Directory (New!). A one-page directory with contact names, phone numbers and areas of expertise. Go to Small Business Specialists.

5) Apply Fast and Easy with . An interactive, web-based process that allows exporters, brokers and financial institutions to transact with Ex-Im Bank electronically.

Need a Trade Finance Consultant at No Cost?
Ex-Im Bank has trade-finance specialists in your region to assist with your particular export-finance challenges. Simply complete the ExporterResponse Form.

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