1. Now Even Small Firms Can Go Global.
- Author
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Bandyk, Matthew
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SMALL business , *INTERNATIONAL competition , *CORPORATE growth , *ONLINE social networks , *INTERNATIONAL business enterprises - Abstract
The article discusses the growing number of small U.S. businesses who are expanding by moving from a domestic to a global market, such as SolArc of Houston, Texas, a company whose foreign sales have rapidly increased. Four tips are included for small companies who seek to expand overseas. The article recommends using online social networking to find foreign contacts, utilizing internet communication, researching international regulations, and seeking insurance from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
- Published
- 2008