Archive for September, 2006
What is Ex-Im Bank?
27 September 2006What is Ex-Im Bank and how do I take advantage of Ex-Im Bank’s financing?
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Our mission is to aid in financing and to facilitate exports of goods and services, and in so doing to contribute to the [...]
Bush signs Free Trade Agreement with Oman
27 September 2006President George W. Bush signed the Free Trade Agreement with Oman yesterday opening the door to new trade opportunities. See the news bulletin here from the office of the U.S. Trade Represenetative.
More from the Times of Oman.
Oman is essentially a consumer market, and the essence of FTA is trade liberalisation and duty-free. FTA will wipe [...]
Do You need a packing list on Your export shipment?
26 September 2006Absolutely! Without an export packing list your package can not be shipped properly.
Every package shipping out of the United States should have an export packing list. An export packing list shows an itemized list of the package contents. Your packing list should be attached to the outside of the package in a clearly marked waterproof [...]
Fair Trade U.S.A.
25 September 2006If you would like to find out about Fair Trade in the United States and how you can participate in this rapidly growing market, check out Transfair USA. Transfair is the only third party certifier in the United States, a non-profit organization started in 1998.
Fair Trade - Fair Indigo
21 September 2006Fair Indigo is a new clothing company using fair trade practices. I expect to see alot more of this.
What is Fair Trade? Fair trade producers are paid fair wages for the products they produce. Fair Indigo is a pioneer in the fair trade clothing business. Read their story.
