Other Sources of Export Information
Other Sources of Export Information
Besides the products offered by the Department of Commerce, several excellent books are on the market—government books and private-sector books.
U.S. Government Books.
This catalog annotates almost 1,000 popular government publications organized into subject areas. You can order it at no charge from any of the 24 bookstores operated by the Government Printing Office (GPO) all around the United States. (See Appendix F for the bookstore addresses and telephone numbers.)
A Basic Guide to Exporting.
The United States Department of Commerce publishes this guide. You can obtain it by writing the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, telephone number: (202) 783-3238 or by contacting any of the bookstores listed in Appendix F. The government has designed this booklet to show step-by-step how to expand an existing manufacturing business into the international marketplace. It is also an excellent resource for the small importer/exporter. The cost is about $8.00.
The EMC—Your Export Department.
Describes the services provided to exporters by export-management companies as well as how to go about selecting a suitable EMC. Contact the Office of Export Development, International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230.
The United States Export Management Companies (EMCs) Directory.
Emphasizes the marketing capability of EMC's. You can order it from: Directory of Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 9449, Baltimore, Md. 21228.
Washington's Best Kept Secrets: A Guide to International Business.
This book details all aspects of potential United States government support. You can order it from: Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1129 20th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20527. It costs about $50.00.
Exporter's Encyclopedia (Annual).
This publication is a valuable resource for the serious trader's library and is chocked full of fingertip information. You can find it in most libraries or you can order it from Dun & Bradstreet International, 99 Church Street, New York, NY. Call toll free at (800) 526-0651, or if you live in NJ, call (800) 624-0324. It costs about $450.00.
An Introduction to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).
Reviews how it can assist firms interested in investing in developing nations. You can order it from:
Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1129 20th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20527 at no charge.
Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Explains United States export financing programs. You can order it from: Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20571 at no charge.
Carnet.
Explains what a carnet is and how it can benefit exporters. It contains application forms for applying for a car-net. You can order it from: United States Council for International Business, 121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 at no charge.
Trade Shows and Professional Exhibits Directory.
An international guide to scheduled events providing commercial display facilities, including conferences, conventions, meetings, congresses and councils, fairs and festivals, trade and industrial shows, merchandise marts, and expositions. You can find it in most libraries or you can order it from Gale Research Co., Book Tower, Detroit, MI 48226 for about $300.00.
Trade Show and Convention Guide.
A guide to scheduled events including trade and industrial shows, merchandise marts, and expositions. You can find it in most libraries or you can order it from: Amusement Business, P.O. Box 24970, Nashville, TN, 37202. It costs about $100.00.
Besides the products offered by the Department of Commerce, several excellent books are on the market—government books and private-sector books.
U.S. Government Books.
This catalog annotates almost 1,000 popular government publications organized into subject areas. You can order it at no charge from any of the 24 bookstores operated by the Government Printing Office (GPO) all around the United States. (See Appendix F for the bookstore addresses and telephone numbers.)
A Basic Guide to Exporting.
The United States Department of Commerce publishes this guide. You can obtain it by writing the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, telephone number: (202) 783-3238 or by contacting any of the bookstores listed in Appendix F. The government has designed this booklet to show step-by-step how to expand an existing manufacturing business into the international marketplace. It is also an excellent resource for the small importer/exporter. The cost is about $8.00.
The EMC—Your Export Department.
Describes the services provided to exporters by export-management companies as well as how to go about selecting a suitable EMC. Contact the Office of Export Development, International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230.
The United States Export Management Companies (EMCs) Directory.
Emphasizes the marketing capability of EMC's. You can order it from: Directory of Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 9449, Baltimore, Md. 21228.
Washington's Best Kept Secrets: A Guide to International Business.
This book details all aspects of potential United States government support. You can order it from: Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1129 20th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20527. It costs about $50.00.
Exporter's Encyclopedia (Annual).
This publication is a valuable resource for the serious trader's library and is chocked full of fingertip information. You can find it in most libraries or you can order it from Dun & Bradstreet International, 99 Church Street, New York, NY. Call toll free at (800) 526-0651, or if you live in NJ, call (800) 624-0324. It costs about $450.00.
An Introduction to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).
Reviews how it can assist firms interested in investing in developing nations. You can order it from:
Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1129 20th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20527 at no charge.
Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Explains United States export financing programs. You can order it from: Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20571 at no charge.
Carnet.
Explains what a carnet is and how it can benefit exporters. It contains application forms for applying for a car-net. You can order it from: United States Council for International Business, 121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 at no charge.
Trade Shows and Professional Exhibits Directory.
An international guide to scheduled events providing commercial display facilities, including conferences, conventions, meetings, congresses and councils, fairs and festivals, trade and industrial shows, merchandise marts, and expositions. You can find it in most libraries or you can order it from Gale Research Co., Book Tower, Detroit, MI 48226 for about $300.00.
Trade Show and Convention Guide.
A guide to scheduled events including trade and industrial shows, merchandise marts, and expositions. You can find it in most libraries or you can order it from: Amusement Business, P.O. Box 24970, Nashville, TN, 37202. It costs about $100.00.
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