Exporting and Importing: Negotiating Global Markets

by Amy Zuckerman, David Biederman

EXPORTING AND IMPORTING How to Buy and Sell Profitably Across Borders With U.S. international trade approaching $2 trillion per year, the global marketplace becomes ever more seductive. Yet behind the glitter is a world fraught with wildly complicated regulations and rapidly escalating competition. Designed especially for newcomers, Exporting and Importing is a practical, easy-to-read, all-encompassing guide to every aspect of the changing international marketplace. It ** New Regulatory Information -- how to comply with complex regulations, monitor transactions, maintain accurate records, and eliminate the specter of stiff fines. ** Cost-Effective Trading Methods -- which business practices are working best for professionals in the field. ** Step-by-Step Guidance -- how to handle every transaction from start to finish, with no costly mistakes or delays. AMY ZUCKERMAN (Amherst, MA) is principal/co-owner of the consulting A-Z International Associates. She is the author of ISO 9000 Made Easy and The International Standards Desk Reference (both Amacom). DAVID BIEDERMAN (Pelham, MA) co-founded both the Holland Boat Company and INEX Information Export, a consulting and research firm. His articles have appeared in Traffic World, Export Today, Industry Week, and other professional publications.

478 pages, Hardcover

First published October 20, 1998