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Forms of Business Organization
The three most common forms of business organization are the sole proprietorship, the partnership, and the corporation...

Guide to Successful Export
A series of 12 step-by-step guide to help you succeed in today's global export market:

1. Setting the Stage
2. Assessing Export Readiness
3. Acquiring Export Skills
4. Revisiting the Business Plan
5. Developing the Export Plan
6. Researching the Market
7. Creating a Marketing Plan
8. Financing and Insurance
9. Entering the Foreign Market
10. Delivering the Service
11. Operating Abroad
12. Expanding Into New Markets

Home-Based Export Businesses
The home-based business is a business whose economic activity is carried out primarily at the owner's residence. The number of home-based business is growing in numerous countries, including the U.S.A. and Canada, out of economic necessity and convenience...

How to Advertse Effectively
Advertising is critical to the success of any small business. Learn how to effectively advertise products and services.

How to Start and Operate Your Own Profitable Import/Export Business at Home
How to Start and Operate Your Own Profitable Import/Export Business at Home - A guide to start an import/export business at home.

How to Write a Business Plan - sample business plans and templates
What you need to know to write a good plan at the start. It can save your business down the line. Sample business plans and templates can help you develop a professional document that will serve as an in-depth marketing tool to convince others of your venture's potential for success.

Intermodal Freight Transportation (PDF)
Intermodal Freight Transportation

Planning and Goal Setting for Small Businesses
Learn about the Management By Objectives approach to running a business.

Plastics Export Guide
Plastics Export Guide

Preparing Your Business for Global E-Commerce
Preparing Your Business for Global E-Commerce: A Guide for Online Retailers to Manage Operations, Inventory, and Payment Issues