Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) > International Trade

International Trade Basics

If you are contemplating starting an international business venture, for instance, by exporting or importing a product or service, you may want to read some general works discussing the potential profits and pitfalls of conducting international business. SIBL holds a number of basic guides and handbooks.  These include:

Building an Import/Export Business
*R-SIBL HF1416.W43

How to Start an Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success
*R-SIBL HF1416.A3

Import/Export: How to Get Started in International Trade
*R-SIBL HF1416.N45

International Marketing
*R-SIBL HF1416.C375

A Short Course in International Marketing: Approaching and Penetrating the Global Marketplace
*R-SIBL HF1416.C87

Doing Business in Emerging Markets: Entry and Negotiation Strategies
JBE 02-2285

International Business Partnership: Issues and Concerns
JBD 01-211

To find other similar titles in the library’s collection, either browse the reference shelves in *R-SIBL HF1416 or search the following subject headings in the online catalog:

• Export marketing
• International trade
• International business enterprises

On the internet, the following sites are primers on exporting and/or importing:

• A Basic Guide to Exporting (Co-produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Unz & Co.) A revised 2008 print edition is available from the U.S. Government Bookstore. See the Department of Commerce's Welcome to Exporting 101 for ordering details.
  
• www.export.gov - The official U.S. government export portal includes a section, “Exporting Basics Life Cycle” outlining the steps involved in exporting your product or service.
  
• Federation of International Trade Association's Tools of Trade Mini-Portal
  
• SBA Guide to Exporting
  
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American International Group’s International Exposures
  
• Global Trade Tutorial