Building an import/export business / by Kenneth D. Weiss.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Jumping into the water : simple scenarios--Deciding whether this business is for you--Setting up your business--Importing : selecting products and suppliers--Exporting : what comes first, the product, or the market?--Choosing target markets and finding customers--Credit, payment, and related concerns--Shipping, and insuring your goods--Documents, documents, documents--Regulations you must know about--Sources of information and assistance--Trade with the New Europe--Appendix A. Outline for a business plan--Appendix B. Trade contacts--Appendix C. International trade administration/US&FCS District Offices--Appendix D. Sample supply agreements.