Exporting & Importing

Take Your Business Global: Where will your next customer come from? Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit are taking their businesses global. Nearly 96 percent of consumers and over two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power reside outside the U.S.

There are many good reasons to export: reduced dependence on the domestic market; diversified sources of revenue; extended sales potential and product shelf life of existing products; and stabilized seasonal markets and sales fluctuations, to name a few.

SBA provides counseling, training and financing to support small business export opportunities.

Export Matchmaker Trade Fair & Conference - Missouri Edition

Date: October 22nd, 2012 Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Location: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Conference Center St. Louis, ...
Export Video Contest

My U.S. Export Story—Finding Customers Around the World SBA and Visa sponsored a contest: Create a video telling the story of your small business's success in exporting. We are pleased to ...
Lenders Participating in SBA’s Export Express Program

The following list contains lenders, dived by state, with approved SBA Export Express loan guaranties in the 2011 fiscal ...
Lenders Participating in SBA’s Export Working Capital Program

The following list contains lenders, dived by state, with approved SBA Export Working Capital Program loan guaranties in the 2011 fiscal ...
Lenders Participating in SBA’s International Trade Loan Program

The following list contains lenders, dived by state, with approved SBA International Trade Loan program guaranties in the 2011 fiscal ...
U.S. Export Assistance Centers

Is your small business ready to go global? It may be an easier step than you think. Advances in technology can make worldwide commerce achievable for many small businesses, depending on the goods or services you offer. If ...
A World of Opportunity

96% of the world’s consumers reside outside the U.S. Where will your next customer come from? ATC International, Inc. Finds Success in Exporting Amy Frey’s international trade consulting business, ATC ...
Export Business Planner

Export Business Planner-- For Your Small Business The Export Business Planner is a free, customizable tool for small business owners who are exploring exporting. Using the planner, you can work through the critical processes of ...
Exporting/Importing Specific Products

Many exported and imported products are regulated by federal agencies. If you export or import the following types of products, you may be required to obtain specific licenses and permits or complete additional paperwork: On This ...
Importing Goods

Importing goods and services is a unique way to fulfill recognized needs in the U.S. and can help you open new doors for your business. However, there are stringent rules and regulations governing importing, and doing so without ...