World Trade Center Arkansas and EXIM Bank are dedicated to creating opportunities for Arkansas companies to thrive in exporting and importing.
What is EXIM?
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. EXIM is an independent, self-sustaining Executive Branch agency with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services.
Great job! You have secured international sales, and your next step is to prepare for the shipment of goods to your foreign buyer. Many people and organizations help facilitate the movement of goods, so it is important that your agreement include specific terms on how goods will be shipped.
CocoaTown creates ‘chocopreneurs’ around the world through equipment, education, exposure, and expertise!
As a trained botanist, President and Co-founder Andal Balu worked as an agricultural scientist at the Sugarcane Breeding Institute in India before moving to the U.S. in 1983. Originally working out of her garage, Andal sold specialty kitchen appliances specifically for South Indian cooking. After reaching sales of over $1M in 2006, recession hit the company hard, and they decided to diversify
Earlier this year, we discussed “Why Trade Shows Need to Be a Part of Your Business Strategy." Trade shows are a great way to generate new leads and meet potential clients. However, the real work begins once the show is over. In fact, one of the most important things you can do to maximize your ROI from a trade show is to follow up with your new connections promptly and effectively.
Watch Richard Foy, Regional Director with EXIM, discuss the administrative and logistical requirements that arise as a result of exporting, and strategies you can use to minimize those challenges.
Ecosystem Arabia: Exporting to the Middle East & North Africa
EXIM recently partnered with The Global Startup Movement on Ecosystem Arabia, a mini-series discussing topics relevant in the Middle East and North Africa startup ecosystems.
We strongly encourage the use of specialist insurance brokers by exporters and lenders that are interested in export credit insurance. Brokers provide a number of valuable services to existing and prospective policyholders, and they receive their compensation from commissions paid by EXIM — there is no charge to the policyholder.
When 95% of the world's consumers are located outside of the United States, it makes sense for businesses with strong domestic performance to consider exporting. However, many companies hesitate due to the inherent risks involved.
In this video you'll learn why you should export and the resources available to protect your business, as well as testimonials from small businesses that have exported successfully.
Global Opportunities for American Small Businesses
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. As an independent Executive Branch agency, our mission is to support American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. EXIM is here to support American exporters like you succeed abroad.
Alliance Rubber Company offers promotional products and packaging that provide innovative solutions in the home and workplace. With these items in high demand, they carefully considered the benefits of taking a more global approach very early on in their journey.