Useful
Publications
Browning Rockwell. Using the Web to Compete in Global Marketplace. Wiley
Computer Publishing, 1998. $29.99
An excellent review with a great deal of useful information.
Comprehensive Sites
CIBERWeb offers links to publications, export assistance, regional and country
information, and information about patents, international trade laws, and treaties.
http://ciber.centers.purdue.edu/root/documents/subjects.asp?subject=94
A useful and related site contains a links to all the CIBER Centers. These Centers
are all difference and contain valuable information.
http://ciber.centers.purdue.edu/schools/school_list.asp
These URLs have changed recently. In the case that they are no longer active,
search for the Centers or the CIBERWeb at the Krannert School Of Management
Home Page.
http://www.mgmt.purdue.edu/
Online
Tutorials
Center for Information Technologies in Management. An offering of Ohio
State University. Register as a guest user of this interesting online
tutorial on managing and planning for international trade.
http://venture.cob.ohio-state.edu:1111/expadocs/
Exportutor. On online tutorial Developed by Michigan State University,
International Business Center. Offers a 10-Step-Roadmap-to-Success in Foreign
Markets.
http://web.miep.org/tutor/index.html
Trade
Data
Data on Trade. U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. Presents
a wide variety of data on trade, products/services and markets. Offers many
reports.
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/
Trade Compass. Subscribers to Trade Compass/Premium service have unlimited
24-hour access to all three areas of the site accessible to Trade Compass/Basic
subscribers (World InfoDesk, Trade Leads and International Business Centre)
PLUS unlimited 24-hour access to TradeSmart PLUS unlimited 24-hour access to
World Trade Analyzer. This plan is $400 per year. Other plans are available.
http://www.tradecompass.com/
STAT-USA/Internet, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the
site for the U.S. business, economic and trade community, providing authoritative
information from the Federal government. Newstand offers for sale popular reports
on trade data and country commercial guides. http://www.stat-usa.gov/
Information
About Countries
Country Commercial Guides. These reports present a comprehensive look
at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market
analysis. The CG's were established by recommendation of the Trade Promotion
Coordinating Committee.
http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/business/com_guides/index.html
Background Notes. Department of State's information on geographic entities
and international organizations is updated periodically. Background Notes for
some countries are currently unavailable. http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/whabgnhp.html
The World Factbook Geography, people, government, economy, communication,
transportation, etc. http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices. Reports are based
on information supplied by U.S. Embassies. These are detailed reports on the
economic policy and trade practices of countries with which the United States
has significant economic or trade relationships. Includes economic indicators,
policies, data, barriers, etc. http://www.state.gov/www/issues/economic/trade_reports/index.html
Ernst and Young's Guide to Doing Business Around the World. Offers information
about opportunities in many countries.
http://www.doingbusinessin.com/
CIBER. International Business Resources on the WWW.
http://ciber.bus.msu.edu/busres.htm
Exporting
A Basic Guide to Exporting is designed to help U.S.
firms learn the costs and risks associated with exporting and develop a strategy
for exporting. A publication of the U.S. Department of Commerce, An Excellent
resource. http://www.i-trade.com/dir01/basicgui/
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