Site of the Month for November 2011 discusses Import Export Portal. Portal ExIm provides business information about import & export, business to business, auto transport, boat transport, trucking, portal services, trade magazines, marine navigation.

“There is a range of options for becoming involved in exporting; from filling orders for domestic buyers, such as export trading companies, who then export the product, to exporting directly. Regardless of which method you choose, a detailed and thorough strategy should be developed. Steps in developing such a strategy include:

* Evaluating your product’s export potential
* Determining if you are really willing to make a commitment to international markets by evaluating whether your company is “”export-ready”"
* Identifying key foreign markets for your products through market research
* Evaluating distribution and promotional options and establishing an overseas distribution system
* Determining export prices, payment terms, methods and techniques
* Familiarizing yourself with shipping methods and export documentation procedures and requirements ”