| | |  | Home Business Books | Home » » Import / Export For Dummies | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | A clear, easy-to-understand primer on the exciting world of import/exportThe United States imports $1.2 trillion and exports $772 billion in goods on an annual basis. Import/Export For Dummies provides entrepreneurs and small- to medium-size businesses with the critical information they need to begin exporting their products around the world and importing goods to sell in America. This practical guide covers the ins and outs of developing or expanding operations to capture a share of this growing market, with details on the top ten countries with which America trades, from Canada to Germany to China. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| John J. Capela | | Paperback:
| 360 pages | | Publisher:
| For Dummies | | Publication Date:
| June 30, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0470260947 | | Product Length:
| 9.63 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.19 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.77 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.21 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
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30 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 A One-Stop Shop For the International Business Newbie!Jul 07, 2008
By George Haber
"Geo"
This book is a treasure trove of information, advice and resource contact data for anyone thinking of going into, or already in, the import-export field. In a conversational style, the author walks the newcomer to international business through the myriad of challenges, regulations, and opportunities inherent in doing business with overseas interests. This book should be required reading for anyone thinking of importing or exporting!
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 OK for bottom line beginners to import/exportJun 16, 2009
By Jay Johnson
I read this book. I would recommend it for someone that has absolutely zero knowledge of international trade. If you have basic knowledege it will only be review of the basics. I'm almost done with Building an Import/Export Business by Weiss and this book was much more informative and helpful for me.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful, Informative, a NecessitySep 23, 2008
By R. Vlcek
Import/Export for Dummies is a useful tool for anyone interested in seeking opportunities in importing or exporting. After reading the book I learned more than I anticipated, and my mind is enlightened to many details that I was not aware of prior to reading it. For example I am currently seeking opportunities to import goods to the United States from the Czech Republic, such as pudding-yogurts. The book informed me of all that I need to consider to make any potential deal or order go through smoothly without any penalties or errors that could result in a financial loss. It provided me the guidelines I will need in negotiating with prospective suppliers in the Czech Republic, and how to go about identifying customers in the U.S.
The book is written in a simple and clear approach.
The book is easy to understand and its simplicity is amazing. It is segmented into five parts which focus on setting up the business, learning how to identify applicable rules and regulations, identifying suppliers, find customers and develop an understanding about certain procedures that are unique in importing and exporting (such as: terms of sale, methods of payment, customs clearance procedures, etc.)
As in most Dummies books, examples are abundant, and the author has provided great insight with examples from his professional life and students who attended his seminars.
The book is also full of excellent resources, including a detailed list international trade commission offices for all countries located throughout the United States. These offices can provide assistance in identifying suppliers and also provide valuable insight in the how to do business in specific countries. Additionally, the book also provides information as to various free resources available on the internet.
I would rate this book as an absolute necessity for someone interested in starting their own import or export business. It is the "bible" of importing and exporting that can help inform, warn, and assist you in what you need to know, and do, to make sure the goods you are importing or exporting will move without problems.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
A Terrific Resource For First-Timers - Don't Listen To The CarpersSep 03, 2010
By J. Pudwill
"Professional Writer"
Why so many carpers on this?
This is a terrific starting point for anyone considering getting into the business. That's why it's part of the Dummy series, for Pete's sake.
Tons of tips and loads of helpful websites to reference.
Clear, concise language, to boot.
Those down-starring this because it lacks the specific depth they're looking for are throwing darts at the wrong target . . . they clearly should have been referencing a more sophisticated source in the first place.
But for newbies, this is a rich treasure trove of good information covering a whole host of pertinent topics, plus thoughtfully organized with just enough depth to get one headed in the right direction.
There may be other books out there that are better, but for just $13.59, this is a great first read.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Clear comprehensive introductionJul 09, 2010
By Herbert Sloop Mellecium
This book provides a clear, fairly comprehensive introduction to importing and exporting. Like nearly all such books, it contains a lot of information (nearly half) that you won't need. That is because not too many people are simultaneously involved in both exporting and importing, focusing on one or the other. If you are doing both, you are probably a broker, not an ex/im merchant. Nevertheless, the topics, although covered somewhat superficially, are vital to the trade. You will be at least made aware of most things you need to know. I especially liked the visual representations of the letter of credit process, a complicated procedure that defies understanding unless someone draws you a picture. If you know little or nothing about the business, start here. But because of the nature of an introductory text, you will need to go elsewhere to dig more deeply into the topics you need to fully understand.
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