Answer to Question 135986, "Create small import business in U.S.", by
neartime-ga
"I want to know the names of individuals and business who can assist
me with the creation of a small import business in the U.S. with
products from Southeast Asia and China; along with the associated
costs of their services."
The question does not identify any specific products, so this answer
assumes that any product from Southeast Asia and China is of interest
if there is a demand for it here in the U.S.
This answer will include the following:
1. Indiduals who can help you get started -- points of contact (fees
rarely posted)
2. Businesses that can provide assistance -- points of contact and
fees
3. Other institutions that can assist you -- points of contact and
fees (if any)
4. Some additional information resources that may be helpful
Items 1 and 2 are requested in the question. Items 3 and 4 are added
FYI.
1. INDIVIDUALS
To get in touch with individuals who can help you, this is the way it
usually works: you seek referrals to good candidates (experts,
consultants) from trustworthy institutions. Then you contact the
candidates to discuss the specific areas in which you need assistance,
and they tell you what they could do for you and what their fee would
be. Usually this exploration is done verbally first, then in writing
to document the assistance agreement. Fees of individual consultants
are negotiable and rarely posted, because they will depend on the
assistance to be provided. Below are listed some good starting points,
where you can get initial guidance free of charge.
The following are listed in the WSU WTO Experts List:
http://cahenews.wsu.edu/wtoexperts.htm
Note: WTU = Washinton State University, WTO = World Trade Organization
James McCullough, Director,
International Business Institute,
Trade and development in the Pacific Rim
(509) 335-2187
jimib@wsu.edu
Jerman Rose
International Business Institute
International trade business
(509) 335-7703
rosej@wsu.edu
Patriya Tansuhaj
(509) 335-0940
tansuhaj@wsu.edu
International Business Institute
International trade business
Another good entry point to the network of experts in your area is:
Christopher Butler, Executive Director,
The Asia 2000 Foundation of New Zealand
Level 7, Castrol House
36 Customhouse Quay
PO Box 10-144
Wellington
Telephone: 64 4 471 2320
Facsimile: 64 4 471 2330
Email: asia2000@asia2000.org.nz
Email for Christopher Butler: jjina@asia2000.org.nz
2. BUSINESSES
There are number of business entities that provide expert assitance in
starting a new business. These usually provide some information on
cost of services.
Search Engine and Directory for Business Information
http://www.business.com/
Hint 1: search business.com for <start business>
Hint 2: search business.com for <start small business>
Hint 3: search business.com for <start small import business southeast
asia>
Hint 4: search business.com for <import southeast asia>
Hint 5: search business.com for <import china>
Findology -- Business Directory and Search Resource
http://www.findology.com/1.php?sid=107&pid=p_rs01&q=start+a+business
Hint 1: search findology.com for <start business>
Hint 2: search findology.com for <start import business>
Hint 3: search findology.com for <start import business southeast
asia>
To search exclusively for businesses that assist im importing from
asia:
Zoinko Metasearch Engine -- Everything about import from asia
Hint 1: search zoinko.com for <import southeast asia asia>
Hint 2: search zoinko.com for <import china>
http://www.zoinko.com/partner006/
International Trade Southeast Asia
http://www.unomundo.com/region/as/asse.htm
International Trade China
http://www.chinaieporter.com/
3. OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Small Business Administration (SBA)
http://www.sba.gov/
Provides financial and technical assistance to small businesses. SBA
has branch offices in each state:
http://www.sba.gov/regions/states.html
Internal Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
http://www.iccwbo.org/
The best point of contact for ICC in Asia is:
Mrs Ju-Song Lee, ICC Asia Advisor
C/O Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
6 Raffles Quay #10-01
John Hancock Tower
048580 Singapore
SINGAPORE
Email ljs@iccasia.com.sg
Tel: +65 6224 1255
Fax: +65 6224 2785
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
[1] Brint Institute -- Business & Technology Knowledgebase
http://www.brint.com/
Specifically,
* Business: Resources: Directories: Asia
* Business: International_Business_and_Trade: Import_and_Export:
Portals: Trade_Boards
* Business: Small_Business
* Business: Small_Business: Marketing
* Business: Small_Business: Start_Up
* Computers: Software: Accounting: Small_Business
* Business: Small_Business: Consultants
[2] International Business Forum
http://www.ibf.com/
Specifically,
* Business Directory: Regional Directory: Asia
Provides information about business opportunities in the international
marketplace. It is intended for companies wishing to export or expand
into foreign markets as well as for those interested to acquire
products and services from other countries.
[3] Asia Online
http://www.asiadragons.com/
The site for import and export business listings since 1996. Free ad
posting for manufacturers, exporters and importers, wanting to conduct
e-commerce in Asian countries covering China, Hong Kong, Japan, South
Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India,
Vietnam, Philippines, Pakistan and more.
[4] ProSavvy -- The Expert Marketplace
http://www.prosavvy.com/
ProSavvy, The Expert Marketplace, helps business professionals find
the right consultants and obtain competitive bids for all their
outsourcing needs. Plus, consultants gain new business development
opportunities.
[5] International Export Database
http://www.exportdatabase.com/index2.htm
The latest company profiles of international exporters, manufacturers
and traders
[6] International Import Database
http://www.importdatabase.com/
Import contacts for manufacturers, exporters, distributors, brokers
and representatives worldwide
[7] Asia Database
http://www.asiadatabase.com/
Asia directory - asian resources, guides, searchengines, portals,
company, business links
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